Applying for your degree Once your dissertation has been approved and you have completed all other studies required for the doctoral degree, you can apply for your degree. Complete the Application for a Doctoral Degree form (login required). The delivery time for the certificate is approximately three weeks from the date the application is received […]
As a doctoral researcher, you can take advantage of international alliances and networks for your studies, research and networking. Below you will find information about UEF’s key partnerships and how to get involved. Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) The YUFE alliance brings together 10 universities across Europe. As a doctoral researcher, you […]
As a doctoral researcher, you can apply for travel grants for conference and seminar trips. Several foundations and funds award travel grants. You can find information about travel grants in the Pivot RP database (login required) and the Research.fi database. Grants funded by the Saastamoinen Foundation are awarded to doctoral researchers and postdoc researchers for research stays abroad. […]
Do your studies feel stuck, or are you finding it difficult to manage everyday life? The Focus on Studies Group at UEF offers practical support and peer experiences to help you move forward. In the group, you will gain tools for managing your studies and daily life together with other students who are facing similar […]
After the public examination, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. After this, the Faculty Council or, between semesters, the Vice Dean (Research) will grade your dissertation. The Faculty shall provide […]
You can print, copy and scan in Oppari’s self-study spaces, libraries and computer labs. Printing in libraries is possible outside opening hours.You can find multifunction devices in the following buildings: Kuopio campus: Canthia’s Oppari and Snellmania Library (Kuopio campus map) Joensuu campus: Carelia, Agora, Borealis, Educa, Futura, Metria and Natura (Joensuu campus map) Printing from […]
The Education Regulations constitute the university’s degree regulations as referred to in Section 41 of the Universities Act (558/2009), approved by the UEF Board. The Education Regulations apply to degrees awarded and studies completed at the University of Eastern Finland, and where applicable, to other forms of education, including joint degrees. The Education Regulations also apply, […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Philosophical Faculty at its meetings, which are held once a month. You can apply for the doctoral degree once your dissertation has been graded and you have completed […]
These registration instructions are for you if you are a new bachelor’s and master’s degree student starting your studies at UEF. If you are an exchange student, please see registration instructions for exchange students. The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July. The autumn semester courses begin on 1 September 2026 and the […]
