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 […]
Joensuu campus The Joensuu campus is compact and easy to navigate, located right next to the city centre. Several campus buildings are situated along Yliopistokatu (University Street). The campus has over 9,000 degree students, making campus life lively. Numerous campus restaurants and cafés serve lunch and snacks. Some teaching facilities are located at the Joensuu […]
UEF provides each new student, both Finnish and international, with a student tutor. Student tutoring is mainly available at the beginning of the semesters. If you are an exchange student or a degree-seeking student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme, your student tutor will contact you by email a few weeks before the semester begins. […]
Practical training gives you an overall picture of your field and helps you identify what skills you already have and where you can still develop. During your traineeship, you gain experience of different work communities and workplace cultures. Many workplaces have unwritten rules and practices that are best understood through hands-on work. You will also […]
You will need a UEF user account during your studies in order to use the university’s digital services. Activate your account as soon as possible, and at the same time familiarize yourself with the instructions for logging in, passwords, and multi-factor authentication. How to activate your UEF user account Remember this Your UEF user account […]
You will use several digital services and tools during your studies. On this page you will find a summary of the most important services and links to further instructions. Learning platforms and study tools Networks and Printing Exams and assessment Surveys and Interactive Tools Support and training When you need help using digital services:
Smart Start guides for students starting their studies in autumn 2026 For studies starting in autumn 2026, the new student’s programme-specific materials will be updated on this page at the end of June 2026. Bachelor’s Degree programmes Master’s Degree programmes
A study community is a communication channel for students in your department, unit, major subject or degree programme. It provides you with information specifically relevant to your studies. Where can you find study communities? Study communities operate within the Microsoft 365 environment. They can be either SharePoint workspaces or Viva Engage groups. You can access […]
At the University of Eastern Finland, curricula are generally prepared for three academic years at a time. When a curriculum changes, transitional rules help you continue your studies smoothly. Always check the transitional rules for your own subject – for example, in your study guide or your study community in Kamu. Transitional procedures are regulated at a general level in the […]
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, […]
