At the University of Eastern Finland, curricula are usually confirmed for three academic years at a time. When the curriculum changes, transition rules are decided between the new and old curriculum. You will find further information on transitional provisions on the education regulations and on the academic rector’s decision. Faculties may have their own practices, […]
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 […]
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 […]
General rules and regulations on study attainments, ways of completing studies, the evaluation of study attainments and reporting the results are set out in the University of Eastern Finland Education Regulations section 31. Course-specific examinations The students pre-register for each exam in Peppi during the course-specific exam registration period. The students should always attend the first possible […]
Health insurance for incoming international students UEF requires that all incoming international students must have a valid personal health insurance and a travel insurance from an internationally recognized insurance agency for the whole duration of their stay in Finland. Insurance should cover all costs related to a treatment of sudden illness, accidents and accidental death. […]
UEF Language Centre offers language and communication studies for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international exchange students as well as staff members. In Language Centre courses, you will learn versatile skills and knowledge that you will need during your studies and in working life. You will also gain tools to develop your skills further in the future. […]
Practical training during studies is a great opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice, improve their professional skills, narrow down their career choices, and make direct contact with potential employers. Having work experience in your own discipline, no matter how brief the period of employment, gives you an advantage over others in […]
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) refers to a set of practices and procedures that can be used to assess the prior learning of the student and to approve that learning as part of the student’s studies. Prior learning may be a result of the student’s earlier studies or it can have been acquired in some […]
Students that have completed their Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or postgraduate degree at the University of Eastern Finland have the right to complement their studies after graduation with the alumni study right. Students entitled to the alumni study right: Students who have completed a Master’s degree on 1.8.2019 or thereafter. Students who have completed a […]
