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Faculty of Health Sciences’ instructions on requirements and examination of a doctoral dissertation [page]

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 […]

Who could you listen to? [article]

The number of mental health-related sick leaves of employees has increased sharply. For the first time, mental disorders surpassed musculoskeletal diseases as the main cause for retirement on a disability pension. Similarly, more and more students suffer from mental health problems, according to the Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey. The numbers of mental health-related […]

Digistartti for new students [page]

The link to Digistartti 2024-2025 (opens in a new window). In order to start your studies, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the UEF digital services with the help of Digistartti during the summer even before starting your studies. New students familiarise themselves with and complete the tasks of Digistartti on the Digistartti […]

New uef.fi website opened 21 April 2020 [article]

The University of Eastern Finland´s new uef.fi website is now open in the address https://www.uef.fi/en! The first ones to get a new layout are the main sections of the website: the home page and the pages dedicated to news and events, studying, research, collaboration and university presentation. The websites of the faculties and units will […]

Introduction to doctoral education [page]

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 […]

Erasmus traineeship [page]

Students can apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant to complete a voluntary or mandatory traineeship as part of their studies. Erasmus+ traineeship opportunities are also open to recent graduates. The traineeship must be approved by the academic department/school at UEF before submitting an application in the online application system SoleMOVE. Erasmus+ traineeship need to be […]

Calls for applications for student exchange [page]

NB! Students must be registered present in a degree programme at UEF throughout the exchange period. It is not possible to graduate during the exchange and studies completed during the exchange must be included into degree studies at UEF. It is also not possible to go abroad for student exchange after graduating. This rule applies […]

Study abroad events [page]

Updated 11 February 2025 ****** International Week International Week is organised annually in October and January. January’s international week was organised 20-23 Jan 2025. The International Week will include info sessions mostly in Finnish. We will be introducing different exchange programmes, practical matters (such as applying) and other useful information for students planning a study […]

Special exam facilities and practices [page]

Right to use special exam facilities Special exam facilities are at the disposal of students who have the right to individual arrangements (see more). Before examination, contact the responsible teacher and agree upon special arrangements in examination. Special exam facilities are located in Carelia 162 (EXAM2) on Joensuu campus and in Canthia CA206 on Kuopio […]