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, […]
Instructions for Doctoral Dissertations Submitted for Preliminary Examination from January 1, 2026, Onward This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination, and evaluation of doctoral dissertations in the Philosophical Faculty, as well as provides an overall picture of the different stages of the process. Requirements and Recommendations for the Doctoral Dissertation A […]
Finalising the dissertation and agreeing on the public defence Once you have received permission to defend, it is time to finalise your dissertation for publication and agree on the arrangements for the public defence. Allow at least three months for the finalisation and publication process. Take this into account when planning the date of the […]
This guide describes the stages of the doctoral dissertation pre-examination process at the Philosophical Faculty and helps you prepare for them. You can also learn about the doctoral dissertation examination process by watching the recorded info webinar (opens in a new tab) (requires a UEF sign-in). The webinar is in English. Please note! From 1 […]
When your thesis is complete, you submit it for review and grading following the process described below. This page explains what you need to do at each stage and how the process works. Important: You must be registered as present both when you submit your thesis for review and when the grade is awarded. The completion […]
All bachelor’s and master’s degrees include a supervised written thesis towards the end of your studies: • Lower university degree: bachelor’s thesis • Higher university degree: master’s thesis, or advanced studies thesis (medicine and dentistry) Thesis guidelines and requiremens You can find information about the objectives, format, language and assessment criteria of your thesis in your faculty’s or subject’s curriculum. You will receive […]
