Before your exchange: start planning Start planning your exchange by considering these questions: During the application process Remember that the final decision on accepting you as an exchange student is always made by the host university. Before your departure Practical preparations Registration and forms Orientation and health Kela and financial aid Travel and accommodation Final […]
What is EXAM? The University of Eastern Finland uses the EXAM electronic exam system for electronic exams. You can take exams at your own convenience during the examination period set by the lecturer. Exam rooms are available on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. You can book your exam time up to 30 days before […]
Effective from 1 August 2023 (Decision of the Academic Rector No. 16/2023) Who is entitled to individual study arrangements? You are entitled to individual study arrangements if you have a health-related reason that affects your studies. Grounds for arrangements include, for example: This applies to all UEF students — both degree students and Open University students. Arrangements are not granted on the basis of your […]
This page brings together support services and resources for different life situations. In an emergency, always call 112. Crisis helpline (Mieli ry): 09 2525 0111 (24/7) Crisis support YTHS (Finnish Student Health Service) Appointment booking and care needs assessment via the Self-service, SelfChat, or by phone. YTHS appointment booking (opens in a new tab) Joensuu Kuopio Safety on university campuses General safety instructions are available on the safety pages of the UEF intranet (login required). In crisis situations on campus, you can contact the crisis management team, e.g. Security Manager Juha Pulkkinen or Occupational Health and Safety Officer Katri Hartikainen. Campus […]
You can apply for short-term exchanges at destinations outside of Europe. Short-term exchanges include summer and winter schools as well as other intensive and short courses at UEF’s partner universities. A short-term exchange means participating in a specific course or school – it cannot be a general short stay abroad. Short-term exchanges are open to […]
Joensuu campus The Joensuu campus is compact and easy to navigate, located right next to the city centre. Several campus buildings are situated along Yliopistokatu (University Street). The campus has over 9,000 degree students, making campus life lively. Numerous campus restaurants and cafés serve lunch and snacks. Some teaching facilities are located at the Joensuu […]
Practical training gives you an overall picture of your field and helps you identify what skills you already have and where you can still develop. During your traineeship, you gain experience of different work communities and workplace cultures. Many workplaces have unwritten rules and practices that are best understood through hands-on work. You will also […]
Finalising the dissertation for publication Once you have received permission to defend, finalise your dissertation manuscript for publication. Allow at least three months for the finalisation and publication process before your public defence. Agree with your principal supervisor on the opponent and the date of the public defence. Take the time needed for the publication […]
All bachelor’s and master’s degrees include a supervised written thesis towards the end of your studies: • Lower university degree: bachelor’s thesis • Higher university degree: master’s thesis, or advanced studies thesis (medicine and dentistry) Thesis guidelines and requiremens You can find information about the objectives, format, language and assessment criteria of your thesis in your faculty’s or subject’s curriculum. You will receive […]
