Beware of any, even a little bit suspicious emails. Notice that the emails can come from addresses belonging to UEF staff or students. Do NOT click any links or give your username and password even if the page seems to be valid. Usually the address of the webpage reveals that the page is not a […]
Applying for a degree To ensure graduation by the end of the semester, respect the deadlines: Applications received after the deadlines will be processed in order of arrival. Please note that for late applications we cannot promise that the degree certificate will be delivered before the end of the semester. Degree certificates will be dated […]
UEF will provide each new student, both Finnish and international, with a student tutor. Student tutoring is mainly available at the beginning of the semesters. If you are an exchange student or a degree seeking student in our Bachelor’s or a Master’s programme, your student tutor will contact you by e-mail a few weeks before […]
The aim of scientific doctoral education is to educate professionals in research who have the capacity to work independently in solving scientific problems and producing new scientific knowledge. A doctorate can be a qualification requirement for some positions. Doctoral education at the University of Eastern Finland The University of Eastern Finland operates scientific postgraduate studies […]
Physical, psychological and social well-being are prerequisites for good study and life. In addition to studies, it is very important to give time also to yourself, to your friends and hobbies. The starting point for student well-being is pedagogical well-being built on communal and individual factors, which is created in teaching through teacher–student interaction (read […]
Academic quarter? Demo? Faculty? For the definitions of these and many other words and concepts related to university life, see this vocabulary. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y A Absent student is a student who has not paid […]
Accessibility refers to the design of physical, psychological and social environments so as to allow everyone to function as equals despite their individual characteristics. At the university, accessibility is something that concerns all students and staff members; however, it is of particular importance to those members of the academic community who have a disability, who […]
****** International Week International Week is organised annually in October and January. For autumn 2025, International week will be held on 20-24 October 2025.The schedule for these sessions will be published on this page and on Viva Engage in the group Internationalisation offers for students. International Week session recordings 20-24 Oct 2025 Recording (available until […]
Oppari Opening hours Joensuu: weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Kuopio: weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Visiting address Joensuu: Carelia, library 1. floor Kuopio: Canthia, 2. floor You can contact us via email at servicedesk@uef.fi. You can also […]
It is important for your future employment that you perform the voluntary on-the-job training included in your studies. It would also be desirable that you direct your gaze outside your home country and use your opportunity to complete international practical training during your studies. Complete the practical training and insert it into your personal study […]
