Welcome as a continuing professional education student Continuing education at the University of Eastern Finland develops your professional competence. Continuing education does not lead to a degree and does not entitle you to student social benefits. The training programme description includes the curriculum or content of the programme, the enrolment or application period, and any […]
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 […]
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 […]
Information security is the responsibility of every member of the university community – including you. This guide will help you protect your personal data, recognise information security threats and act correctly if problems arise. Familiarise yourself with the university’s information security guidelines You are required to follow the university’s information security rules and guidelines. They apply to the handling of all […]
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. The teacher in charge of […]
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 […]
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 […]
