Congratulations on the completion of your studies! You have a new and exciting phase ahead of you. The information on this page will help you with the transition to working life, development of your expertise and job seeking after graduation. Towards working life You may have accumulated valuable work experience already during your studies, for […]
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 […]
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A traineeship abroad supports your studies and develops your professional skills for international careers. During a traineeship, you can gain work experience, explore the culture of the host country, build contacts and improve your language skills. The traineeship must be related to your major or minor subject. You arrange your traineeship placement yourself. Funding for […]
Erasmus+ traineeship gives you the opportunity to complete a traineeship abroad in Europe as part of your studies. You can apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant once you have a confirmed traineeship placement. The traineeship can be a voluntary or mandatory part of your degree. Discuss your traineeship plans with your departmental coordinator before you […]
Alumni study right If you have graduated from the University of Eastern Finland, you can develop your skills after graduation with a free alumni study right. The alumni study right allows you to complete individual courses and minor subject studies in accordance with the free minor subject right. You can activate your study right as soon as your graduation is […]
In a career counselling session, you can discuss your questions confidentially with a career counsellor – whether they concern future plans, study choices or job seeking. The conversation always starts from your own needs. You can book a career counselling appointment at any stage of your studies and up to one year after graduation. What can you discuss in career guidance? For example, you can explore: […]
The university supports practical training by paying funding to employers. As a degree student, you are entitled to traineeship funding when your traineeship meets the conditions set by the university. Read more about the conditions: Instructions for practical training supported by the university, effective from 1 January 2024 (link). The purpose of traineeship funding is […]
The studies you complete at the University of Eastern Finland are recorded in Peppi (the student information system) and will appear on your transcript of records. The transcript shows information such as your completed courses, grades and ECTS credits. Credits are shown only after the course has been completed and graded, which may take a […]
Practical training gives you an overall picture of your field and helps you identify what skills you already have and where you can still develop. During your traineeship, you gain experience of different work communities and workplace cultures. Many workplaces have unwritten rules and practices that are best understood through hands-on work. You will also […]
