Our campuses are designed to be as accessible as possible for getting around and studying. On this page, you can find information about facilities, routes, restaurants, and parking. Buildings and routes The main entrances of campus buildings have ramps, and doors are generally fitted with push-button openers. All buildings except Haltia have lifts and accessible toilets. Accessible toilets are signposted and also marked […]
Once you have been granted a study right, you must accept the offer of admission electronically. Accept the offer in the My Studyinfo service (link opens in new tab) in Studyinfo (Opintopolku). Please read the instructions (link opens in new tab). Your study right remains valid until you graduate, unless you give it up voluntarily. […]
At the University of Eastern Finland, you are treated equally and without discrimination at every stage of your studies. The university does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying. What do equality and non-discrimination mean for you as a student? As a student, you have the right to: If you experience harassment, discrimination or bullying If you experience or witness inappropriate treatment, harassment or […]
You have the right to a safe learning environment. No form of bullying, harassment or discrimination is acceptable – whether in teaching, supervision or any other interaction related to your studies. On this page, you will find information on how to recognise inappropriate treatment, what to do if you experience it, and where to get help. What […]
This page contains detailed application instructions related to individual study arrangements. Application attachments Attach a document to your application that demonstrates your need for individual study arrangements: Grounds for application Accepted attachments Disability or illness Medical certificate or Kanta document Reading, writing or learning difficulty Statement from a special education teacher, psychologist, speech therapist or doctor Dyslexia (Matriculation Examination Board decision) The decision of the Matriculation Examination Board provided it specifies the support […]
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 provides information about the costs of student exchange, mobility grants, and other funding opportunities. General information about exchange costs When you go on exchange through a UEF exchange programme or bilateral agreement, you do not need to pay tuition fees at the host university. However, you should be prepared for other costs, such […]
The University of Eastern Finland has accessible exam facilities on the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. You may use an accessible exam facility if you are entitled to individual arrangements in an exam. You can apply for individual arrangements if you have an impediment or disability that affects your ability to take exams. Before the exam, agree on any special […]
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 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 […]
