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Transitional provisions when the curriculum changes  [page]

At the University of Eastern Finland, curricula are generally prepared for three academic years at a time. When a curriculum changes, transitional rules help you continue your studies smoothly.  Always check the transitional rules for your own subject – for example, in your study guide or your study community in Kamu. Transitional procedures are regulated at a general level in the […]

Philosophical faculty – study guide 2026 – 2027 [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 […]

Faculty of Health Sciences – Study guide 2026 – 2027 [page]

Introduction This is the study guide for English-language education offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences for the academic year 2026–2027. The guide provides general instructions related to studies and studying for students of the Faculty of Health Sciences. You can find additional study-related instructions in Kamu and Peppi: Guidance Curriculum Practical Training Minor Subjects […]

Service Interruption in Peppi on 9th June 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM [article]

Due to the installation of Peppi version 5.5, there will be a service interruption on 9th June from10 AM to 4 PM. To anticipate the service interruption, do these before 9thJune 10 AM, if needed: During the service interruption on 9thJune from10 AM to 4 PM, the following functions will unfortunately be unavailable: Partially available […]

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 […]

Doctoral study requirements and personal study plan for doctoral studies [page]

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 […]

Degree and teaching language regulations [page]

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?  […]