Personal study plan for doctoral studies In your personal study plan for doctoral studies, you define which studies you will complete as part of your doctoral degree. Prepare your plan in collaboration with your principal doctoral supervisor within three months of starting your doctoral studies. Create your plan either in Peppi or using the personal […]
The key objectives of SORA legislation are to: SORA legislation makes it possible to revoke a student’s study right in fields that involve requirements concerning the safety of minors, patients or clients. Your study right may be revoked if you have proven clearly unsuitable for the duties in your field, if you do not meet the health or functional […]
UEF’s publication and data policy aims to make publicly funded research knowledge widely available to the scientific community and society. This means opening up research methods, results, data and publications so that anyone can read, download and use them free of charge and without access restrictions. You can find more information about open science and […]
You have the right to a safe learning environment. No form of bullying, harassment or discrimination is acceptable – whether in teaching, supervision or any other interaction related to your studies. On this page, you will find information on how to recognise inappropriate treatment, what to do if you experience it, and where to get help. What […]
Data protection Your health information is handled confidentially: Legal basis Individual study arrangements are based on the Finnish Non-Discrimination Act (1325/2014): The UEF guidelines on individual study arrangements are based on the Decision of the Academic Rector (No. 16/2023), effective from 1 August 2023.
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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 […]
Ethical guidelines for studying As a university student, you are part of an academic community built on trust, equality and collaboration. You are expected to be committed to ethical conduct in all aspects of your studies. In practice, this means that you:• follow the principles of responsible conduct of research in all your academic work […]
These registration instructions are for exchange students starting their studies at UEF. If you are a new bachelor’s or master’s degree student, here you can find the registration instructions for new bachelor’s and master’s degree students. The academic year at the University of Eastern Finland officially begins on 1 August and ends on 31 July. […]
On this page, you will find your faculty’s study guide, which contains the faculty’s regulations and instructions concerning its degree programmes. The study guides are updated annually and published by the end of July. You also have access to the study guide in Peppi (opens in a new tap), which supports you in planning your studies. When planning your studies […]
