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 […]
Examination dates and duration Examination dates, duration and format are determined by the curriculum. Each examination related to a course is held at least twice within one year of the start of teaching. You can find detailed examination schedules in Peppi. Register for an examination Register for an examination according to the instructions of the teacher in charge of […]
The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. Courses can last for one semester or they may start and finish at any time of the semester. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. Course descriptions describe the teaching methods and specify what a student must do in order to […]
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 […]
The karonkka is a longstanding academic tradition. It is usually held on the evening of the defence day in honour of the opponent. As the person who has defended, you are the host – you are responsible for the arrangements, the event and the costs. The following describes a traditional academic karonkka. However, you are […]
This guide describes the stages of the doctoral dissertation pre-examination process at the Philosophical Faculty and helps you prepare for them. You can also learn about the doctoral dissertation examination process by watching the recorded info webinar (requires login). The webinar is in English. Please note! From 1 August 2025, pre-examiners must submit their statements […]
DigiStartti helps you learn to use the university’s digital systems and tools before your studies begin. By completing DigiStartti, you will get a smoother start for your studies. Digistartti in English 2026-2027 (opens 1st of Aug) DigiStart is located on the eLearn Moodle learning platform. Log in with your UEF user account. For the best experience, use a computer instead of a mobile device. When […]
When your thesis is complete, you submit it for review and grading following the process described below. This page explains what you need to do at each stage and how the process works. Important: You must be registered as present both when you submit your thesis for review and when the grade is awarded. The completion […]
