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Registration of non-degree students [page]

Non-degree students cannot become members of the Student Union, which means that they are not entitled to the student benefits. However, the Student Union may choose to allow non-degree students from certain student groups to join the Student Union. Find more information from the article on Student Union membership fees. After the study right has […]

Guidelines for transitional provisions between the new and old curricula [page]

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 (pdf, requires registration). Faculties may have […]

Before departure – a checklist for exchange students [page]

What to do before returning back home? Here you will find instructions on what to do before finishing your exchange with us and returning back home. Please do not leave the campus city before contacting the International Mobility Services (Päivi Haltilahti in Joensuu or Kirsi Konttinen in Kuopio). Housing Give notice to end your student […]

Credits and grades [page]

Credits The Finnish national credit allocation and accumulation system is equivalent to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). This means that credits (opintopiste) are the same as those in the ECTS. One year of full-time studies requires about 1600 hours of work and corresponds to 60 credits (30 credits per semester). Lectures, exercises, seminars, […]

Completing courses [page]

Teaching methods Academic freedom is one of the basic values of the Finnish university system. It emphasises independent study and opens up many possibilities to students. In most cases, students can basically choose what to study and when to study. Some lectures, for example, may not be compulsory.  However, the practical sessions are usually always obligatory. […]

Studying at the University of Eastern Finland [page]

Signing up for courses Students are responsible for planning, scheduling and completing their studies. The course information is available in UEF’s student and study register Peppi. In addition to Peppi, the Departmental Coordinators are always happy to offer information on the courses. Please remember that you have to register for all courses and exams separately […]

Financing the studies and living costs in Finland [page]

There are no tuition fees for the EU and EEA citizens at the University of Eastern Finland. The non-European citizens studying for a a whole Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree have fees which vary from 8,000 to 10,000 €/year depending on the programme. The fees need to be paid before you can register as a student at the […]

Other social benefits for students [page]

All students are not in the same life situation, and this also affects what benefits a student may be entitled to. If you are not sure which benefits you are entitled to, contact Kela. The Finnish Social Security and it’s benefits are based on residency and it is defined by the Act respecting Residence-Based Social […]

General instructions related to graduation [page]

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 […]

Study communities [page]

Each student belongs to a study programme-specific Study Community. In study communities you will find information on studies and a discussion forum. Study communities complement the general Kamu Student Handbook information with programme-specific instructions such as structure and format of written work. Study communities are built in the Office 365 environment either as Sharepoint workspaces […]