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 […]
This guide is intended for you if you have completed or are about to complete your doctoral degree at the Philosophical Faculty, or if you are considering postdoctoral research in our faculty. What is the postdoc stage? Postdoc (postdoctoral) refers to the research stage following the doctoral degree. It is not a job title but […]
We will move the Joensuu Campus Library collections from hall 2B to hall 2A at the turn of May and June. The estimated duration of the work is 25 May – 5 June 2026. The materials will remain available throughout the move. However, signage may be temporarily outdated or incomplete. If you cannot find the […]
The post-doctoral party (in Finnish: karonkka) is a long-standing academic tradition in which the newly graduated doctoral candidate thanks the opponent, the custos, and others who contributed to the doctoral dissertation. However, organising a post-doctoral party is entirely voluntary, and you are free to arrange a celebration that suits you – or alternatively, take the […]
Reserving the auditorium for the defence The public defence must be arranged so that the doctoral candidate, the custos, and the opponent are all present on the Joensuu or Kuopio campus. The vice dean may grant an exception to this rule for a justified reason. Send room reservation requests to [email protected] (dissertations in Joensuu) or […]
Applying for your degree Once your dissertation has been approved and you have completed all other studies required for the doctoral degree, you can apply for your degree. Complete the Application for a Doctoral Degree form (login required). The delivery time for the certificate is approximately three weeks from the date the application is received […]
The tasks and responsibilities of a doctoral researcher is to The tasks and responsibilities of a doctoral supervisor is to More information for doctoral supervisors on UEF Intranet Doctoral supervisors will find content aimed at them on UEF Intranet. Go to Doctoral education at UEF (login required) and choose section For doctoral dissertation supervisors from […]
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On this page, you will find instructions for preparing for the day of your defence, the procedure of the defence, and practical arrangements at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions well in advance — they will help you focus on the essentials as the day of your defence approaches. Agreeing […]
The campuses have assistive equipment and accessible workspaces to support your studies. Some equipment is available directly on campus, while other equipment can be obtained through Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland) or healthcare services. Check your equipment needs in advance Look into your assistive equipment needs well before your studies begin, so that the […]
