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Maintenance break on UEF Zoom, 24.6.2024, estimated time is 19:00-24:00

Change in schedule: maintenance break in UEF Zoom Monday 24th June, estimated time is 19:00-24:00 During the maintenance break service is not available. Break could be shorter than expected.

Also: integration between Zoom and Panopto is not in use on Monday 24th June. Please note that your Zoom recording won’t be saving to Panopto if your meeting takes place on Monday.

UEF campus development webinar on 29 August 2024 at 14–15.30

Welcome to a UEF campus development webinar on Thursday, 29 August 2024 starting at 14:00. The webinar presents an overview of the needs assessment completed in the spring and the plans for the next steps.

The main language of the webinar is Finnish; however, the presentation material and summaries will also be available in English. The webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be published in Viva Engage after the event.

The campus development community in Viva Engage will serve as a commenting platform during and after the webinar.

To follow the webinar, sign in and click here.

Maintenance breaks in Peppi and in Lukkarikone services in June 2024

There will be a maintenance break in the Peppi production environment resulting from server maintenance on 17 June 2024 from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm during the Digital Services’ monthly maintenance break.

A new Lukkarikone version will be installed on 18 June 2024. The length of the maintenance break is not known yet. The contents of the new version will be announced later.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the maintenance breaks!

Registration at the university for the academic year 2024–2025 starts on 1 June 2024

Annual registration for students who are already enrolled at the university (i.e. are in their second, third, etc., year of studies) starts on 1 June 2024 and ends on 15 September 2024. All bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students must register annually as being present or absent at the university within the registration period. Here you can find the instructions for annual registration.

Register electronically through the Oili-registration service (link opens in a new tab).

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk in Joensuu is closed 29 May 2024

On Wednesday 29 May 2024 the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk in Joensuu is closed.

The phone service as well as the customer service desk in Kuopio are open normally. You can also contact the customer service by email.

Regular opening hours and contact information

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 29 445 8900

Phone service opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm

Apply for an extension to your study right by 31 May 2024

Now is a good time to check whether you need to apply for an extension to your study right.

If your study right at the University of Eastern Finland is about to expire on 31 July 2024 and you wish to continue your studies, you have to apply for an extension by 31 May 2024. You will not receive a separate email reminder.

You can check your study right duration in Peppi: peppi.uef.fi. In the top right corner in Peppi, you can see your name. Bring the mouse to your name and click on My profile in the drop-down menu that opens. On the Study right information tab, you can see when your study right is about to end. If you have more than one study right, make sure to check the study right duration of all your study rights.

You can find detailed instructions for applying for an extension in Kamu. In the instructions, there is also a link to the e-Services website where you apply for the extension. Note that you need attachments for the application. Here you can find the instructions for applying for an extension to your study right.

If you need study guidance, contact your programme coordinator. Here you can find the list of programme coordinators.

FSHS will serve students in higher education throughout the summer

FSHS will serve students in higher education institutions throughout the summer.

FSHS’s digital and remote services will operate on all weekdays and there are several service units in service areas that are open throughout the summer.

If necessary, student will be directed from the assessment of the need for treatment to either a remote appointment or to a local appointment to another open service unit.

Read more about the opening hours during the summer season (opens in a new tab).

Oppari opening hours during summer 2024

Joensuu (service hours)

  • 1.6.-23.8.2024
    • monday-tuesday and thursday-friday 10-15
    • wednesday 10-18
    • saturday closed
  • Midsummer
    • thursday 20.6.2024 10-13
    • friday 21.6.2024 closed
  • 26.8.-31.8.2024
    • monday-tuesday and thursday-friday 10-16
    • wednesday 10-18
    • saturday closed
  • Starting 2.9.2024
    • normal opening hours

Kuopio

  • 1.6.-19.6.2024
    • monday-friday 8-14
  • Midsummer
    • thursday 20.6.2024 10-13
    • friday 21.6.2024 closed
  • 24.6.-2.8.2024
    • monday-friday 10-14
  • 5.8.-23.8.2024
    • monday-friday 8-15
  • Starting 26.8.2024
    • normal opening hours

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk in Kuopio is closed 17 – 20 May 2024

17 – 20 May 2024 the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk in Kuopio is closed.

The phone service as well as the customer service desk in Joensuu are open normally. You can also contact the customer service by email.

Regular opening hours and contact information

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 29 445 8900

Phone service opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm

There’s still time to apply for Spring 2025 exchange!

The May application period for exchange studies in the spring semester 2025 closes soon!

The application period is open until Wednesday 15 May, 3:00 PM sharp (Finnish time).

Applying for spring exchange is possible in the following exchange programmes:

  • Erasmus+
  • YUFE Alliance (YUFE Student Journey exchange or YUFE Minor exchange)
  • Nordlys
  • Bilateral exchange

Read more from Kamu’s calls for applications and submit your application SoleMOVE!