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 […]
The University of Eastern Finland has begun to reorganise the way entrance examinations will be held this spring under the prevailing state of emergency. It has already been decided that some of the first entrance examinations in April will be organised by using online solutions. The Philosophical Faculty’s internal student admissions to minor subject studies […]
The Finnish universities have concluded that, due to the coronavirus situation, organising traditional entrance examinations is not possible without compromising the safety of those involved. What makes guaranteeing safety impossible is the severity of the pandemic, the difficulty of identifying those at a higher risk for serious illness, as well as the risks associated with […]
Are you planning to do your master’s at a Finnish university? Would you like to specialise in Russia and Eastern Europe? The Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki coordinates a network of 12 Finnish universities*, also known as ExpREES. We offer a multidisciplinary, 2-3 year study programme suitable for students of various disciplines from […]
The new and improved UEF website at www.uef.fi will soon see the light of day! The university’s website overhaul project has proceeded to a point where the first sections of the new website will be released at the end of March. The sections to be released first include the front page, the News & Events […]
Exam room doors are open during the opening hours of the buildings. The opening hours are: JOENSUU (Natura F-door) During the semesters (1.9.-31.5.) Natura N112: Mon-Thu 7 am-6 pm and Fri 7 am-5 pm During the summer (1.6.-31.8.) Natura N112: Mon-Fri 7 am-4 pm KUOPIO During the semesters (1.9.-31.5.) Canthia CA205: Mon-Fri 7 am-7 […]
The parking permit prices of the University of Eastern Finland will be revised, effective from 1 September 2019. Helsinki Administrative Court has issued a decision according to which handing parking spaces over to staff and students constitutes an activity which, in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act, is subject to VAT. “The value added […]
1 August 2022 I General Section 1. Scope of application of the Study Regulations Under Section 14 of the Universities Act (558/2009), the Board of the University of Eastern Finland has, on 14 December 2020, adopted the following Study Regulations which are applied at the university, alongside the provisions laid down in acts, decrees and […]
Are you inspired by global development and promoting education internationally? Are you concerned about climate change? Are you a persistent communicator, good at forming networks, or know a lot about funding? Do you want to put some of your knowledge to the use of the rest of the world? We are looking for people with […]
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. […]
