Library offices will move to the opening hours of the autumn term on Monday, August 31, 2026. Joensuu campus library facilities are open between 8–18 on weekdays and 10–14 on Saturdays. Kuopio campus library facilities are open between 8–18 from Monday to Wednesday and between 8-16 on Thursdays and Fridays. Kuopio campus library is closed on […]
Appellate authority A party who is dissatisfied with this decision may lodge a written appeal against it with the Administrative Court of Eastern Finland. The appellate document shall be addressed to the appellate authority and submitted to the Administrative Court of Eastern Finland within the appeal period (30 days). Contents of the appeal The appellate […]
You can publish your dissertation in the faculty’s publication series Dissertations in Social Sciences and Business Studies. Once the Faculty Council has granted you permission to defend, you can publish your dissertation in the series Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Social Sciences and Business Studies, both in print and electronically. Your […]
Applying for your degree Once your dissertation has been approved and you have completed all other studies required for the doctoral degree, you can apply for your degree. Complete the Application for a Doctoral Degree form (UEF login required). The delivery time for the certificate is approximately three weeks from the date the application is […]
After the public defence, the opponent will submit a statement on your dissertation, and you will have the opportunity to submit a response. The Faculty Council will then decide on the approval and grade of the dissertation. Applying for the degree You can apply for a doctoral degree when: Fill in the Application for a […]
As a doctoral researcher, you can apply for travel grants for conference and seminar trips. Several foundations and funds award travel grants. You can find information about travel grants in the Pivot RP database (login required) and the Research.fi database. Grants funded by the Saastamoinen Foundation are awarded to doctoral researchers and postdoc researchers for research stays abroad. […]
This guide describes the steps of the preliminary examination process of the doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology and helps you prepare for them. Your main supervisor will assist you with matters related to the examination process. If your main supervisor does not work at the University of Eastern Finland, your […]
What is EXAM? The University of Eastern Finland uses the EXAM electronic exam system for electronic exams. You can take exams at your own convenience during the examination period set by the lecturer. Exam rooms are available on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. You can book your exam time up to 30 days before […]
This page contains information about the application periods for outgoing exchange at UEF. The application periods refer to the first stage of the exchange application process, i.e. your application to UEF. The second stage – applying to the host university – follows a separate, university-specific timeline. You will receive instructions for the second stage from […]
Through the Erasmus+ programme, you can participate in short blended intensive courses (Blended Intensive Programmes, BIP) in Europe. BIP courses are individual courses organised by partner universities, consisting of a virtual component and a physical mobility period. You can apply for courses throughout the academic year. For information on short blended traineeships, visit the Erasmus+ […]
