Processing of personal data at the University of Eastern Finland The University processes your personal data for purposes such as managing your studies, communications and providing services. You have the right to know how your data is processed, and what rights you have. Data protection at UEF Visit UEF’s data protection pages to learn how the University processes […]
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 […]
Assessment of study attainments A study attainment refers to a course that you have completed with a passing grade. The scope of the completion is expressed in credits. Assessment is always based on the learning outcomes of the course, as described in the curriculum. The grading scale specified for the course is used in the assessment. The teacher in charge of […]
Digital degree certificate The University of Eastern Finland issues digital degree certificates. Your digital certificate includes Your digital degree certificate is only official in PDF format. Do not edit the PDF file, as this will invalidate the digital signature. You can verify the signature certificate in Atomi Validator. If you wish, you can also request […]
In cross-institutional studies, you complete courses at another Finnish higher education institution that has a cooperation agreement with your home institution. The cooperation usually covers specific courses and is available to students in specific fields. You can participate in cross-institutional studies when: Key concepts Outgoing UEF students: how to enrol in a course at another institution When studying at another institution, you […]
Examination dates and duration Examination dates, duration and format are determined by the curriculum. Each examination related to a course is held at least twice within one year of the start of teaching. You can find detailed examination schedules in Peppi. Register for an examination Register for an examination according to the instructions of the teacher in charge of […]
The maturity test is a written assignment that is part of your degree and relates to your thesis. In a lower university degree (bachelor), the maturity test demonstrates your familiarity with the field of your thesis as well as your proficiency in Finnish or Swedish. In a higher university degree (master), the maturity test also […]
The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. The completion method may be, for example, an examination, essay, assignment or seminar work – often a course combines several methods. If distance learning is not mentioned in the course information, teaching takes place on campus. Most common […]
Flexible study right (JOO) studies refer to the national flexible study right agreement, which allowed students to include minor subject studies from other Finnish universities in their degree. Finnish universities jointly decided to withdraw from the flexible study right agreement as of 1 January 2026. If you have already been granted a flexible study right, it remains valid until […]
If your study time is not sufficient to complete your degree, you can apply for an extension to your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree study right. Before applying, please read the Academic Rector’s decision Normative duration of studies and extension to the right to study (link at the bottom of this page), which describes the grounds […]
