Processing of personal data at the University of Eastern Finland The University processes your personal data for purposes such as managing your studies, communications and providing services. You have the right to know how your data is processed, and what rights you have. Data protection at UEF Visit UEF’s data protection pages to learn how the University processes […]
Assessment Assessment is generally on a pass/fail basis. The assessment criteria are described in the training programme description. Completions are recorded on a programme-by-programme basis as your studies progress. Certificates You will receive a certificate once you have successfully completed the training programme and your completion has been recorded. The type of certificate is indicated on the training programme’s introduction page. Certificates are delivered electronically. […]
Do you need a quiet space for studying? Students at the University of Eastern Finland may reserve rooms free of charge for study‑related purposes during the opening hours of the facilities, for example for independent study, group work, research interviews, or following remote teaching. You can check the real‑time booking status of facilities in the […]
Looking to strengthen your IT skills for university studies? The University Computing Skills UEF course (8031006, 2 CP) helps you work effectively with text processing, spreadsheet and presentation software in the university environment. What you will learn on the University Computing Skills course The University Computing Skills course covers the following topics: After completing the […]
Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer You may have knowledge and skills gained through previous studies, work or, for example, hobbies. Recognition of prior learning means that your prior competence is assessed and can be accepted as part of your studies, provided that it corresponds to the objectives of the curriculum in terms of content and level. Who is recognition of prior […]
What is a study module? Examples of study modules include basic studies, intermediate studies and advanced studies. The minimum scope required by the Government Decree on University Degrees is: How to request assessment and locking of a study module Once you have completed all the courses included in a study module, you can request its assessment and locking. At […]
Assessment of study attainments A study attainment refers to a course that you have completed with a passing grade. The scope of the completion is expressed in credits. Assessment is always based on the learning outcomes of the course, as described in the curriculum. The grading scale specified for the course is used in the assessment. If you want to discuss the […]
What is a separate certificate? A separate certificate is a certificate for basic, intermediate or advanced studies or other studies you have completed (e.g. specialisation or continuing education). The certificate is issued by the faculty or the Centre for Continuous Learning. A separate certificate includes the grade and completion date of the study module, as […]
Digital degree certificate The University of Eastern Finland issues digital degree certificates. Your digital certificate includes Your digital degree certificate is only official in PDF format. Do not edit the PDF file, as this will invalidate the digital signature. You can verify the signature certificate in Atomi Validator. If you wish, you can also request […]
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 […]
