Examination dates and duration Examination dates, duration and format are determined by the curriculum. Each examination related to a course is held at least twice within one year of the start of teaching. You can find detailed examination schedules in Peppi. Register for an examination Register for an examination according to the instructions of the teacher in charge of […]
The maturity test is a written assignment that is part of your degree and relates to your thesis. In a lower university degree (bachelor), the maturity test demonstrates your familiarity with the field of your thesis as well as your proficiency in Finnish or Swedish. In a higher university degree (master), the maturity test also […]
The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. Courses can last for one semester or they may start and finish at any time of the semester. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. Course descriptions describe the teaching methods and specify what a student must do in order to […]
As a UEF degree student, you can also complete studies during the summer. There are lectures, online courses and examinations available. You can also make progress on your thesis, do practical training or work on projects during the summer. You can find the summer course offerings in the study guide under “summer studies” (in the menu on the left). The summer studies guide is published […]
If you have graduated from the University of Eastern Finland, you can complement your studies after graduation with the alumni study right. The alumni study right is free of charge, and you can activate it as soon as your graduation is saved in Peppi. Who is the alumni study right for? You can apply for […]
This page explains how the duration of your studies is determined and what affects it. The time limits described below apply to you if you are studying a Bachelor’s of a Master’s degree and your study right started on or after 1 August 2005. If your study right was granted before 1 August 2005, your […]
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 […]
Register for each of your active study rights every academic year — either as present or absent. You do this in the Oili registration service during the registration period. From OILI your registration status will transfer to Peppi, where you can always check your registration status under “attendance data”. Make sure you register for all […]
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 […]
