If you have graduated from the University of Eastern Finland, you can complement your studies after graduation with the alumni study right. The alumni study right is free of charge, and you can activate it as soon as your graduation is saved in Peppi. Who is the alumni study right for? You can apply for […]
This page explains how the duration of your studies is determined and what affects it. The time limits described below apply to you if you are studying a Bachelor’s of a Master’s degree and your study right started on or after 1 August 2005. If your study right was granted before 1 August 2005, your […]
This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination, and evaluation of doctoral dissertations in the Philosophical Faculty, as well as provides an overall picture of the different stages of the process. Requirements and Recommendations for the Doctoral Dissertation A doctoral dissertation is a coherent work based on independent research that provides new […]
This page is for you if you are completing non-degree studies at the University of Eastern Finland. You are then a non-degree student. As a non-degree student, you cannot become a member of the Student Union, which means you are not entitled to student benefits. However, the Student Union may allow non-degree students from certain […]
ISYY, the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland, looks after the students’ rights and interests. ISYY operates on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. On this page you can find information on the following subjects: Bachelor’s and master’s degree students’ membership fee If you are a bachelor’s or master’s degree student, you are […]
Register for each of your active study rights every academic year — either as present or absent. You do this in the Oili registration service during the registration period. From OILI your registration status will transfer to Peppi, where you can always check your registration status under “attendance data”. Make sure you register for all […]
These instructions are for you if you have been admitted to the University of Eastern Finland (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) and you registered as absent for your first academic year (or for more years) due to a statutory reason, and you will start your studies after this absence period (for example, one year after you […]
NOTE! Citizens outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland studying in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes are required to pay tuition fees. If you are required to pay tuition fee, you should pay the fee before you register as present for the next academic year. If you have questions regarding the tuition fee, contact your programme coordinator. These instructions […]
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 […]
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 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab) 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. […]
