Your Personal Study Plan (PSP) is your roadmap through your degree. It helps you see which courses to take, in what order and on what schedule. You do not need to have everything figured out from the start – your plan will develop as your studies progress. Start by exploring your degree structure Familiarise yourself […]
This page contains instructions for completing your exchange application in the SoleMOVE system. For general instructions about applying, selection criteria, and attachments, see General instructions for applying. Before you start Employment contract at UEF: If you have or have had an employment contract at UEF (e.g. traineeship, research assistant), log in to SoleMOVE with your […]
Before your exchange: start planning Start planning your exchange by considering these questions: During the application process Remember that the final decision on accepting you as an exchange student is always made by the host university. Before your departure Practical preparations Registration and forms Orientation and health Kela and financial aid Travel and accommodation Final […]
What is EXAM? The University of Eastern Finland uses the EXAM electronic exam system for electronic exams. You can take exams at your own convenience during the examination period set by the lecturer. Exam rooms are available on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. You can book your exam time up to 30 days before […]
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 The opponent assesses the dissertation based on the faculty’s assessment criteria and […]
This page contains general instructions for applying for student exchange. Programme-specific instructions can be found in the calls for applications, which are published at the beginning of each application period under Calls for applications. Application periods During the application period, you apply for exchange for the following academic year. In the supplementary application period, you […]
This checklist outlines the steps you need to take before finishing your exchange period at the University of Eastern Finland and returning home. Important: Please do not leave your campus city before contacting International Mobility Services (Päivi Haltilahti in Joensuu or Kirsi Konttinen in Kuopio). Housing Documents Letter of Confirmation All exchange students require a Letter of Confirmation stating […]
Information on courses for exchange students in 2026-27 in Peppi. UEF offers a wide range of courses taught entirely in English. These courses are available to incoming exchange students and visiting students on both campuses, Joensuu and Kuopio. Exchange students may choose courses primarily from their own field of study, but also from related disciplines. […]
You can participate in short-term courses and summer or winter schools organised by Nordlys network partner universities in the Nordic Countries. Courses may be free of charge or have tuition or participation fees, depending on the organiser. Some courses require a nomination from UEF before you can apply. If the course you are interested in […]
Results of completed studies You will receive the result of your completed course within three weeks of the completion date. The teacher in charge of the course may, for a specific reason, extend this period by one week. The Christmas and Easter holidays as well as the summer period from 15 June to 15 August […]
