The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. The completion method may be, for example, an examination, essay, assignment or seminar work – often a course combines several methods. If distance learning is not mentioned in the course information, teaching takes place on campus. Most common […]
If your study time is not sufficient to complete your degree, you can apply for an extension to your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree study right. Before applying, please read the Academic Rector’s decision Normative duration of studies and extension to the right to study (link at the bottom of this page), which describes the grounds […]
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 for publication Once you have received permission to defend, finalise your dissertation manuscript for publication. Allow at least three months for the finalisation and publication process before your public defence. Agree with your principal supervisor on the opponent and the date of the public defence. Take the time needed for the publication […]
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 […]
The karonkka is a longstanding academic tradition. It is usually held on the evening of the defence day in honour of the opponent. As the person who has defended, you are the host – you are responsible for the arrangements, the event and the costs. The following describes a traditional academic karonkka. However, you are […]
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 […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Philosophical Faculty at its meetings, which are held once a month. You can apply for the doctoral degree once your dissertation has been graded and you have completed […]
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 […]
ISYY, the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland, looks after the students’ rights and interests. ISYY operates on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. On this page you can find information on the following subjects: Bachelor’s and master’s degree students’ membership fee If you are a bachelor’s or master’s degree student, you are […]
