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Assistive equipment and accessible workstations [page]

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 […]

Accessible campus [page]

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 […]

Tuition fees and tuition waivers [page]

Funding your studies As a degree student at UEF, you are responsible for covering your tuition fees and living expenses throughout your studies. Make sure you have secured sufficient funding for the entire duration of your degree before you leave your home country. UEF does not offer financial support or emergency aid for students facing […]

Please prepare for changes in library services during the summer [article]

There will be changes to the library’s summer opening hours. This coming summer, the Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Libraries will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 to 15, with customer service available from 10 to 15. On Wednesdays, we will be open as usual from 8 to 18, with customer service […]

AI policy – guidelines for students [page]

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 […]

Public examination at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology [page]

Finalising the dissertation and arranging the public examination Once you have received the 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 […]

University glossary  [page]

Advanced studies? Faculty? Lower/higher university degree? For the definitions of these and many other words and concepts related to university life, see this vocabulary.   A  Absent student – If you are registered as absent, you cannot complete any studies, and you are not entitled to student discounts or financial aid. There are two types of absence: regular absence and statutory absence. If your absence is […]

Philosophical Faculty – Study Guide 2025–2026 [page]

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 […]

Employment of doctoral graduates from UEF [page]

Aarresaari, the career services network of Finnish universities, has been tracking the career paths of doctoral graduates since 2007. Their survey targets doctoral graduates who completed their degree three years earlier. You can find the career monitoring results on the Vipunen.fi service and filter them by survey year, university and field of study. Doctoral graduates […]

Research ethics guidelines for doctoral researchers [page]

This page brings together the key research ethics matters in the form of a checklist. Use it to make sure you have considered everything you need to at each stage of your research. Familiarise yourself with the guidelines for responsible conduct of research before starting your research Remember that you are primarily responsible for following […]