To balance your studies, there are diverse opportunities for sports and leisure activities in both campus cities. On this page, you will find information about the university’s sports services, student organisation activities and hobby opportunities in the campus cities. SYKETTÄ University Sports SYKETTÄ is a joint sports service run by UEF and other higher education institutions in the […]
The departmental coordinators of exchange studies advise incoming and outgoing UEF exchange students in matters related to their studies. The contact persons for all academic subjects are listed below. Email addresses are listed in the format firstname.lastname @ uef.fi. The contact information can also be found in the UEF Connect. International traineeships (for outgoing UEF […]
Moodle is an online learning environment where you can find your course materials, assignments and discussion areas.UEF has two Moodle environments: Your course teacher will let you know which environment your course is in and provide the registration key. Logging in You log in to both environments using your UEF user account. For more information […]
The studies you complete at the University of Eastern Finland are recorded in Peppi (the student information system) and will appear on your transcript of records. The transcript shows information such as your completed courses, grades and ECTS credits. Credits are shown only after the course has been completed and graded, which may take a […]
You will use several digital services and tools during your studies. On this page you will find a summary of the most important services and links to further instructions. Learning platforms and study tools Networks and Printing Exams and assessment Surveys and Interactive Tools Support and training When you need help using digital services:
Do you process personal data in your coursework or thesis? If you collect information about people, for example through a survey, an interview or observation, you are likely processing personal data. In that case, you must comply with data protection legislation. These guidelines will help you identify when and how data protection applies to your studies and guide you towards the […]
Information security is the responsibility of every member of the university community – including you. This guide will help you protect your personal data, recognise information security threats and act correctly if problems arise. Familiarise yourself with the university’s information security guidelines You are required to follow the university’s information security rules and guidelines. They apply to the handling of all […]
Looking to strengthen your IT skills for university studies? The University Computing Skills UEF course (8031006, 2 CP) helps you work effectively with text processing, spreadsheet and presentation software in the university environment. What you will learn on the University Computing Skills course The University Computing Skills course covers the following topics: After completing the […]
Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer You may have knowledge and skills gained through previous studies, work or, for example, hobbies. Recognition of prior learning means that your prior competence is assessed and can be accepted as part of your studies, provided that it corresponds to the objectives of the curriculum in terms of content and level. Who is recognition of prior […]
DigiStartti helps you learn to use the university’s digital systems and tools before your studies begin. By completing DigiStartti, you will get a smoother start for your studies. Digistartti in English 2026-2027 (opens 1st of Aug) DigiStart is located on the eLearn Moodle learning platform. Log in with your UEF user account. For the best experience, use a computer instead of a mobile device. When […]
