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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a UEF degree student, you can also complete studies during the summer. There are lectures, online courses and examinations available. You can also make progress on your thesis, do practical training or work on projects during the summer. You can find the summer course offerings in the study guide under “summer studies” (in the menu on the left). The summer studies guide is published […]
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 […]
Finalising the dissertation and agreeing on the public defence Once you have received permission to defend, it is time to finalise your dissertation for publication and agree on the arrangements for the public defence. Allow at least three months for the finalisation and publication process. Take this into account when planning the date of the […]
Finalising the dissertation for publication Once you have received permission to defend, finalise your dissertation manuscript for publication. Allow at least three months for the finalisation and publication process before your public defence. Agree with your principal supervisor on the opponent and the date of the public defence. Take the time needed for the publication […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Philosophical Faculty at its meetings, which are held once a month. You can apply for the doctoral degree once your dissertation has been graded and you have completed […]
All bachelor’s and master’s degrees include a supervised written thesis towards the end of your studies: • Lower university degree: bachelor’s thesis • Higher university degree: master’s thesis, or advanced studies thesis (medicine and dentistry) Thesis guidelines and requiremens You can find information about the objectives, format, language and assessment criteria of your thesis in your faculty’s or subject’s curriculum. You will receive […]
