Introduction Philosophical Faculty is one of the four faculties of the University of Eastern Finland. It operates on the Joensuu campus and consists of four departments:• School of Humanities,• School of Educational Sciences and Psychology ,• School of Applied Education Science and Teacher Education and• School of Theology .The University of Eastern Finland Teacher Training Schools are also part of the Philosophical […]
Introduction This is the study guide for English-language education offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences for the academic year 2026–2027. The guide provides general instructions related to studies and studying for students of the Faculty of Health Sciences. You can find additional study-related instructions in Kamu and Peppi: Guidance Curriculum Practical Training Minor Subjects […]
The University of Eastern Finland will introduce a new service called Fokus during the autumn semester of 2026. The service supports student guidance as well as the monitoring of education. Fokus brings together information on study progress from the Peppi system into a single view and presents it in a clear and visual way. The […]
This guide is intended for you if you have completed or are about to complete your doctoral degree at the Philosophical Faculty, or if you are considering postdoctoral research in our faculty. What is the postdoc stage? Postdoc (postdoctoral) refers to the research stage following the doctoral degree. It is not a job title but […]
Applying for your degree Once your dissertation has been approved and you have completed all other studies required for the doctoral degree, you can apply for your degree. Complete the Application for a Doctoral Degree form (UEF login required). The delivery time for the certificate is approximately three weeks from the date the application is […]
The Kamu online service for students has been reformed, and the new and improved website will be published on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. The address is the same as before: kamu.uef.fi/en. Kamu continues to bring together the instructions, tools and links to different services that are needed in the studies, but the website has been […]
The UEF Career Services course offering for the academic year 2026–2027 includes courses taught in both Finnish and English. Self-study courses Practice groups Registration opens on 10 August 2026 in Peppi
Funding your studies As a degree student at UEF, you are responsible for covering your tuition fees and living expenses throughout your studies. Make sure you have secured sufficient funding for the entire duration of your degree before you leave your home country. UEF does not offer financial support or emergency aid for students facing […]
Advanced studies? Faculty? Lower/higher university degree? For the definitions of these and many other words and concepts related to university life, see this vocabulary. A Absent student – If you are registered as absent, you cannot complete any studies, and you are not entitled to student discounts or financial aid. There are two types of absence: regular absence and statutory absence. If your absence is […]
Introduction Philosophical Faculty is one of the four faculties of the University of Eastern Finland. It operates on the Joensuu campus and consists of four departments:• School of Humanities,• School of Educational Sciences and Psychology ,• School of Applied Education Science and Teacher Education and• School of Theology .The University of Eastern Finland Teacher Training Schools are also part of the Philosophical […]
