On this page, we have gathered frequently asked questions from Open university students. You can find information about topics such as registration, study rights, UEF username, study guidance, study practices and completing your studies. The content is divided into topics, so you may navigate directly into the topic that interests you. If you cannot find […]
Welcome as an Open University student! Here’s how you start your studies: Online learning environment
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
You will use several digital services and tools during your studies. On this page you will find a summary of the most important services and links to further instructions. Learning platforms and study tools Networks and Printing Exams and assessment Surveys and Interactive Tools Support and training When you need help using digital services:
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 Assessment is generally on a pass/fail basis. The assessment criteria are described in the training programme description. Completions are recorded on a programme-by-programme basis as your studies progress. Certificates You will receive a certificate once you have successfully completed the training programme and your completion has been recorded. The type of certificate is indicated on the training programme’s introduction page. Certificates are delivered electronically. […]
Learning environments Training programmes may use different learning environments (UEF Moodle, DigiCampus) or conferencing software (Teams, Zoom). You will receive information and instructions about the learning environment to be used at the latest when the programme starts, either on the programme page or in the confirmation message. Not all programmes have a separate online learning […]
Do you need a quiet space for studying? Students at the University of Eastern Finland may reserve rooms free of charge for study‑related purposes during the opening hours of the facilities, for example for independent study, group work, research interviews, or following remote teaching. You can check the real‑time booking status of facilities in the […]
