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).
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.
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
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 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).
Joensuu (service hours)
Kuopio
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.
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
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:
Read more from Kamu’s calls for applications and submit your application SoleMOVE!
On Wednesday 8 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.
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
The public hearings of the top candidates applying for the two posts of Vice Rector of the University of Eastern Finland will be organised for the university community on the Kuopio campus on Monday 27 May at 12:00–15:00 (auditorium of the Snellmania building, SN200) and on the Joensuu campus on Tuesday 28 May at 9:00–12:00 (auditorium of the Agora building, AT100).
The UEF Board will select the Vice Rector candidates who will proceed to public hearings and the second interview by 20 May 2024.
The hearings organised by the University Collegiate Body will be chaired by Mikko Laitinen and Tero Karjalainen. Campus events can also be followed via a live stream. To follow the events online, please sign in and go to https://studentuef.sharepoint.com/sites/newscenter/SitePages/Vice-Rector-candidates-at-public-hearings-organised-for-the-university-community.aspx.
Links to video recordings will be published in the UEF Ajankohtaista//Current News community in Viva Engage.
Welcome to the hearings!
The May application period for student exchange in the spring semester 2025 opens on 1 May!
The application period is open 1-15 May and closes on Wednesday 15 May at 3:00 PM (15:00) Finnish time. Programme-specific calls for applications have been posted on Kamu’s Study Abroad section, on the page Calls for applications for student exchange. The calls for applications have more information about available placements and about applying in general.
During the May application period, students may apply for exchange in the spring semester 2025 in the framework of these exchange programmes and networks:
Applications are to be submitted in the SoleMOVE system. The application includes the online application form as well as a transcript of records (PDF from Peppi) and a motivation letter as the enclosures. The motivation letter should be written either in English or in the host country’s language, and suitable length for the letter is 1-2 pages (A4).
Instructions for filling out the application form are available in Kamu, on the Study Abroad section’s page SoleMOVE online application system. Please be sure to follow the instructions when filling out the application form!
More information about student exchange in general and applying is available in Kamu’s Study Abroad section. More information is also available from International Mobility Services at international@uef.fi.
