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 […]
Data protection Your health information is handled confidentially: Legal basis Individual study arrangements are based on the Finnish Non-Discrimination Act (1325/2014): The UEF guidelines on individual study arrangements are based on the Decision of the Academic Rector (No. 16/2023), effective from 1 August 2023.
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This page brings together support services and resources for different life situations. In an emergency, always call 112. Crisis helpline (Mieli ry): 09 2525 0111 (24/7) Crisis support YTHS (Finnish Student Health Service) Appointment booking and care needs assessment via the Self-service, SelfChat, or by phone. YTHS appointment booking (opens in a new tab) Joensuu Kuopio Safety on university campuses General safety instructions are available on the safety pages of the UEF intranet (login required). In crisis situations on campus, you can contact the crisis management team, e.g. Security Manager Juha Pulkkinen or Occupational Health and Safety Officer Katri Hartikainen. Campus […]
Ethical guidelines for studying As a university student, you are part of an academic community built on trust, equality and collaboration. You are expected to be committed to ethical conduct in all aspects of your studies. In practice, this means that you:• follow the principles of responsible conduct of research in all your academic work […]
Accessibility is about promoting equality. It means that services and contents should be easy for everyone to use and understand. In the online environment, this means making digital services as easy to use as possible. The accessibility of digital services applies to all public sector organizations and is governed by the EU Web Accessibility Directive […]
Emergency situations The general emergency number is 112. Call 112 only in life threatening situations, such as Calls are free of charge and do not require an area code, even from a mobile phone. If your emergency requires the help of the police, call 112. If the matter is not urgent, contact local police (opens […]
Joensuu campus The Joensuu campus is compact and easy to navigate, located right next to the city centre. Several campus buildings are situated along Yliopistokatu (University Street). The campus has over 9,000 degree students, making campus life lively. Numerous campus restaurants and cafés serve lunch and snacks. Some teaching facilities are located at the Joensuu […]
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, […]
