As a UEF degree student, you can also complete studies during the summer. There are lectures, online courses and examinations available. You can also make progress on your thesis, do practical training or work on projects during the summer. You can find the summer course offerings in the study guide under “summer studies” (in the menu on the left). The summer studies guide is published […]
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 […]
If you have graduated from the University of Eastern Finland, you can complement your studies after graduation with the alumni study right. The alumni study right is free of charge, and you can activate it as soon as your graduation is saved in Peppi. Who is the alumni study right for? You can apply for […]
Generative AI has changed the way we produce and edit, e.g., text, code and images. At UEF, AI can be used in theses but only when transparency and responsibility are observed: when you use AI in your thesis, make it clear. Reporting is part of good scientific practice and can be compared to listing the […]
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 doctoral dissertation is a coherent work based on independent research that provides new […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register for each of your active study rights every academic year — either as present or absent. You do this in the Oili registration service during the registration period. From OILI your registration status will transfer to Peppi, where you can always check your registration status under “attendance data”. Make sure you register for all […]
NOTE! Citizens outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland studying in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes are required to pay tuition fees. If you are required to pay tuition fee, you should pay the fee before you register as present for the next academic year. If you have questions regarding the tuition fee, contact your programme coordinator. These instructions […]
