The link to Digistartti in English 2025-2026 (opens in a new window). In order to start your studies, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the UEF digital services with the help of Digistartti even before starting your studies. New students familiarise themselves with and complete the tasks of Digistartti on the Digistartti platform […]
Arriving in Finland When planning your travels to Finland, please check the current instructions for border crossing with the Finnish border guard: https://raja.fi/en/frontpage (opens in a new tab). Getting to Helsinki (opens in a new tab) Ferries If you decide to travel to Finland by a ferry, there are a couple of good ferry connections. […]
Non-degree students cannot become members of the Student Union, which means that they are not entitled to the student benefits. However, the Student Union may choose to allow non-degree students from certain student groups to join the Student Union. Find more information from the article on Student Union membership fees. After the study right has […]
Signing up for courses Students are responsible for planning, scheduling and completing their studies. The course information is available in UEF’s student and study register Peppi. In addition to Peppi, the Departmental Coordinators are always happy to offer information on the courses. Please remember that you have to register for all courses and exams separately […]
These registration instructions are for new bachelor’s and master’s degree students starting their studies at UEF. If you are an exchange student, here you can find the registration instructions for exchange students. The academic year at the University of Eastern Finland officially begins on 1 August and ends on 31 July. The autumn semester courses […]
NOTE! Citizens outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland studying in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes are required to pay tuition. If you are required to pay tuition, you must pay the next instalment of the fee before you can register as present for the next academic year. If you have questions regarding the tuition fee, contact your programme […]
ISYY is here to advocate UEF students’ rights and to provide services! The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (opens in a new tab), ISYY, is UEF students’ advocacy and service organisation. All Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students of UEF despite their study field are automatically required to join ISYY according to the […]
Pre-arrival Webinar and Orientation Programme for Spring 2026 The orientation programme for the new students in Spring Semester 2026 will be held on 7-9 January, 2026. The general orientation sessions will be at 12-17 (Finnish time) and in addition the field-specific orientation sessions will be offered. The orientation programme on 7 Sept and 8 Sept […]
NOTE! You should register to all your active study rights as either present or absent in the Oili registration service during the registration period. If you register for all of your study rights, you will not lose your study right and will not need to apply for reinstating your study right. With one application and […]
