Finnish universities are intensifying their collaboration in doctoral education. A nationwide selection of doctoral courses (DoC) was launched in February 2023, with Hanken School of Economics, the University of Turku and the University of Vaasa now joining the network of partner universities, which already includes Aalto University, the University of Eastern Finland, the University of […]
Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) YUFE Alliance offers a variety of studies, exchange and networking possibilities and volunteering opportunities in 10 universities across Europe, both online and on-site also for Doctoral Researchers. To make the most of the Alliance’s offerings, apply for the Student Journey study right. It is valid for a […]
The University of Eastern Finland has introduced a renewed operating models for Individual study arrangements and Operating model for preventing inappropriate treatment and harassment from 1 August 2023. Each student has the right to receive reasonable individual study arrangements based on health reasons. Individual study arrangements can be based on any health reason, such as […]
Have you been accepted to a higher education institution in Finland? – Welcome to the FSHS services starting from 1 August. Are you starting your studies in the fall semester of 2023? As a new degree student in higher education you are welcome to use our services at the FSHS. We are here to support […]
Appellate authority A party who is dissatisfied with this decision may lodge a written appeal against it with the Administrative Court of Eastern Finland. The appellate document shall be addressed to the appellate authority and submitted to the Administrative Court of Eastern Finland within the appeal period. Appeal period The time limit for appeal is […]
The Student2Student peer counselling service has been closed. The service operated during 2021-2023 as part of the Bridges projects funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. More accessible and efficient forms of support for students are being developed in the Student and Learning Services. UEF’s Summertime Helpline assists students at UEF in study-related issues […]
Study psychologists are licensed practitioners of psychology who help bachelor’s and master’s degree students in all study-related psychological issues. Counselling aims to improve students’ study wellbeing and support smooth studying. Discussions with the psychologist are always free-of-charge and confidential. In June and July 2023, the study psychologist in Joensuu offers counselling to students on both […]
In summer 2022, the University of Eastern Finland’s Student Services piloted a new peer guidance service for Finnish-speaking degree students. The service has received very good feedback and will be continued in an expanded form in summer 2023. The summertime helpline offers peer guidance by phone and chat for both Finnish and English-speaking degree students […]
The Student2Student peer counselling service is on summer break from April 28th onwards. The Providers of help -webpage offers you information on how to get support for your studies and wellbeing during the summer period.
Coffee & Friends (Finnish: Kaverikahvila) event offers low-threshold hanging out after lectures and the opportunity to meet other students over coffee and a snack. All students (exchange students, degree students, doctoral students) of the University of Eastern Finland are welcome to Coffee & Friends. You can come to the café alone or with a friend. […]
