Higher education students must pay the student healthcare fee on their own initiative using the OmaKela e-service. Kela does not bill students for the fee. The due date for the spring term is 31 January 2022. Students who attend a traditional university or a university of applied sciences and who are entitled to use the […]
There are currently three study psychologists at UEF who offer counselling to bachelor’s and master’s degree students. Study psychologists are licensed practitioners of psychology who help students in all study-related issues. Study psychologists also offer group counselling and play an important role in developing practices that enhance students’ wellbeing at UEF. Discussions with the study […]
Information and guidelines on the COVID-19 situation (opens in a new tab) Other useful sources of information: What can i do? (FSHS, opens in a new tab) If you are worried about COVID-19 or you suspect you have been infected (opens in a new tab) – Nyyti Guidelines of the Ministry of Social Affairs and […]
The FSHS has opened a new chat service, MieliChat. The service is available from Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and can be accessed via the Self online service. MieliChat will be available until the end of 2021 thanks to additional funding from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The additional funding is […]
Starting 1 January 2021 the healthcare fee for students in higher education will be paid to Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland). Until 31 December 2020 the healthcare fee has been included in the student union membership fee. You can find information on the healthcare fee for students in higher education on the Kela website […]
During the Smiles and Complaints Week, you can send feedback via the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland to ISYY, the University, FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service), Fazer Food&Co, or any other party involved in students’ life. You can give us feedback by filling in our electronic feedback form. What deserves a smile? […]
The University of Eastern Finland will close its campuses and moves all teaching online, in accordance with the instructions issued by the Finnish Government on 16 March. All facilities of the University of Eastern Finland will be closed on Tuesday 17 March 2020. The Government has announced, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, […]
Updated 21.4.2022 The foundation of all activities is to ensure that it is safe to work and study at the university. This calls for responsible behavior from us all. It is very important that you follow the guidelines and recommendations given by the university and the relevant authorities. The Covid-19 situation is constantly changing and […]
The guidance point (in Finnish: Hyvinvointineuvola) at Kuopio campus offers students advice and guidance on services related to well-being. Finnish Student Health Service´s health nurses, Campus Chaplain, anti-harassment contact person of student union and personnel from Language Centre and Sykettä Sport Services will take turns to meet you. The well-being guidance point will be open […]
In early 2020 different cases of pneumonia have been observed in the Chinese city of Wuhan located in Hubei province. The cause of these infections has been identified as an outbreak of a new type of coronavirus. There are no known cases of Wuhan coronaviruses in Finland according to the Finnish institute for health and […]
