Doctoral education The University of Eastern Finland offers high-quality research opportunities after obtaining your Master’s degree, including a doctoral degree. Some fields also offer professional postgraduate degrees, such as the medical physicist’s and chemist’s degrees. The aim of scientific doctoral education is to educate professionals in research who have the capacity to work independently in […]
Due to the coronavirus situation, the University of Eastern Finland’s Sports Afternoon will be postponed to Tuesday, 23 March 2021. The original plan was to organise the Sports Afternoon on 16 February. Sykettä University Sports will inform of the Sports Afternoon’s programme later on.
University of Eastern Finland’s Christmas Party for Staff and Students will be held on Friday, 18 December, starting at 14. The programme features a season’s greeting by Rector Jukka Mönkkönen as well as Christmas-themed music by the University of Eastern Finland’s Kuopio Campus Student Choir and guest artist Ilta. The programme also features a speech […]
The doctoral studies comprise at least 50 ECTS, in Business at least 40 ECTS, of studies in research and professional skills as well as a doctoral dissertation. Studies may include doctoral education and research seminars, courses and other study modules provided by the doctoral programme as well as training provided by the UEF Doctoral School […]
Requirements for Doctoral Dissertation The doctoral dissertation shall demonstrate that the doctoral researcher has in-depth knowledge of their field of research, related disciplines and the general theory of science. Moreover, the dissertation shall demonstrate the author’s skills in applying scientific research methods independently and critically in their field of research and their skills in producing […]
Imagine that you could create your own curriculum, choosing from academic courses offered at any of the YUFE universities. You could study, learn a language, do volunteer work, and professional training (virtually) in ten different countries. The information for organising your own individual learning experience will be at your fingertips and all activities and accomplishments […]
NB! If you have a contract of employment at UEF (for example trainee, researcher, research assistant etc.), please contact International Mobility Services before starting your application! A contract of employment may have changed your status in SoleMOVE from “student” to “staff” and it needs to be changed before you can access the correct application form. […]
Personal study plan The studies will be specified in a personal study plan, which must be created within three months after receiving the right to study. Create the plan in co-operation with your main supervisor in Peppi or by using the doctoral study plan- form, depending on the instructions of your doctoral programme. The personal […]
The post-doctoral party, karonkka, taking place in the evening of the public examination is an old academic tradition. The post-doctoral party is held in the honour of the opponent and you act as the host or hostess of the party. You can decide the venue for the party. Choose a place that fits your budget […]
The right to pursue doctoral studies does not include funding, a contract of employment, or teaching tasks at the University. However, full-time doctoral researchers need funding to cover their living costs and potential research costs (travel costs, research materials, etc.). Funding options should be discussed with the supervisor when applying for a doctoral study right […]
