After the Faculty Council has given the doctoral candidate permission for public examination, the doctoral dissertation can be published 1) in the publication series of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies “Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Social Sciences and Business Studies” in print and electronically, or 2) in other […]
Dress code The correct form of dress code for the doctoral candidates, the custos and the opponent is for females a black dress with long sleeves and for males, full evening dress with black waistcoat. Alternatively, formal suit may be worn. The doctoral candidate decides on the dress code. Where appropriate, participants may wear a […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public examination. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, or by the Vice Dean (Research) during the transition period between semesters. Opponent’s statement Grading of the dissertation Your dissertation can be graded once the faculty […]
Submitting the manuscript for preliminary examination After you have assessed, together with your supervisor, that your manuscript is ready for evaluation you may submit it for preliminary examination. Please note that before doing this you must make sure, that your dissertation has been checked for plagiarism in compliance with the instructions of the University of […]
After the public examination, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. After this, the Faculty Council or, between semesters, the Vice Dean (Research) will grade your dissertation. The Faculty shall provide […]
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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, […]
The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. The completion method may be, for example, an examination, essay, assignment or seminar work – often a course combines several methods. If distance learning is not mentioned in the course information, teaching takes place on campus. Most common […]
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 […]
After the public defence, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. Applying for your degree Once your dissertation and all other studies required for the degree have been registered in the […]
