Our campuses are designed to be as accessible as possible for getting around and studying. On this page, you can find information about facilities, routes, restaurants, and parking. Buildings and routes The main entrances of campus buildings have ramps, and doors are generally fitted with push-button openers. All buildings except Haltia have lifts and accessible toilets. Accessible toilets are signposted and also marked […]
Once the faculty has granted you permission to proceed to the public examination, you may begin the publication process of your doctoral dissertation. This page describes the stages of the publication process and the distribution of the dissertation. Make sure you have enough time for layout, proofreading, printing, and distribution of the dissertation before the […]
At the University of Eastern Finland, you may use artificial intelligence (AI) to support your learning. However, there are rules related to the use of AI that you need to be aware of. This page provides a summary of what you need to know. You can read the university’s full AI policy on the Intranet (login required). Always remember: you are responsible for the […]
Finalising your dissertation and arranging the public examination Once you have received permission to proceed to public examination of doctoral dissertation, it is time to finalise your dissertation for publication and arrange the practicalities of your public examination. The public examination is held to examine the doctoral dissertation publicly and can usually be held within two months of the faculty granting permission to proceed to public examination. This gives you enough time to complete the publication process, […]
Introduction Philosophical Faculty is one of the four faculties of the University of Eastern Finland. It operates on the Joensuu campus and consists of four departments:• School of Humanities,• School of Educational Sciences and Psychology ,• School of Applied Education Science and Teacher Education and• School of Theology .The University of Eastern Finland Teacher Training Schools are also part of the Philosophical […]
You can eat affordably at participating campus restaurants thanks to the Kela meal subsidy. Here you will find instructions on how to get the discount, information about campus restaurants, and up-to-date lunch menus and prices. How to get an affordable lunch As a degree student, you are entitled to a meal subsidy from Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland) […]
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 supervisor within three months of starting your doctoral studies. Create your plan either in Peppi or using the personal study […]
Teaching and degree language The primary teaching and degree language at the University of Eastern Finland is Finnish. The university also offers English-language degree programmes, where the degree, teaching and assessment language is English. The degree language is the language in which your degree programme is provided. It is specified in the curriculum of your degree programme. What does the degree language mean in practice? […]
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 […]
