These registration instructions are for exchange students starting their studies at UEF. If you are a new bachelor’s or master’s degree student, here you can find the registration instructions for new bachelor’s and master’s degree students. The academic year at the University of Eastern Finland officially begins on 1 August and ends on 31 July. […]
Welcome to UEF! Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Eastern Finland! We are excited to have you on board. Being a new student, you are bound to have questions. These pages contain all the necessary information you need to get started with your studies at UEF, from planning your journey to Finland to […]
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 […]
If your study time is not sufficient to complete your degree, you can apply for an extension to your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree study right. Before applying, please read the Academic Rector’s decision Normative duration of studies and extension to the right to study (link at the bottom of this page), which describes the grounds […]
This page is for you if you are completing non-degree studies at the University of Eastern Finland. You are then a non-degree student. As a non-degree student, you cannot become a member of the Student Union, which means you are not entitled to student benefits. However, the Student Union may allow non-degree students from certain […]
These instructions are for you if you have been admitted to the University of Eastern Finland (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) and you registered as absent for your first academic year (or for more years) due to a statutory reason, and you will start your studies after this absence period (for example, one year after you […]
NOTE! Citizens outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland studying in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes are required to pay tuition fees. If you are required to pay tuition fee, you should pay the fee before you register as present for the next academic year. If you have questions regarding the tuition fee, contact your programme coordinator. These instructions […]
These registration instructions are for you if you are a new bachelor’s and master’s degree student starting your studies at UEF. If you are an exchange student, please see registration instructions for exchange students. The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July. The autumn semester courses begin on 1 September 2026 and the […]
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 […]
Teaching in 2025-2026 Autumn Semester 2025: 1 Sept – 12 DecSpring Semester 2026: 7 Jan – 29 May Teaching in 2026-2027 Autumn Semester 2026: 1 Sept – 11 Dec Spring Semester 2027: 7 Jan – 28 May The academic year is divided into two semesters: the autumn and spring semester. For the autumn semester the […]
