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Degrees and study rights [page]
At the University of Eastern Finland, you can study a wide range of subjects. UEF offers degrees and postgraduate degrees in fields such as: Explore all available programmes on the UEF website (opens in a new tab). Language of instruction The main language of instruction at UEF is Finnish, and most degree programmes are available […]
Degree certificates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees [page]
Digital degree certificate The University of Eastern Finland issues digital degree certificates. Your digital certificate includes Your digital degree certificate is only official in PDF format. Do not edit the PDF file, as this will invalidate the digital signature. You can verify the signature certificate in Atomi Validator. If you wish, you can also request […]
Normative duration of studies in Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees [page]
This page explains how the duration of your studies is determined and what affects it. The time limits described below apply to you if you are studying a Bachelor’s of a Master’s degree and your study right started on or after 1 August 2005. If your study right was granted before 1 August 2005, your […]
Doctoral dissertation requirements and recommendations at the Faculty of Health Sciences [page]
This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination and assessment of doctoral dissertations at the Faculty of Health Sciences and gives you an overview of the different stages of the process. Dissertation requirements and recommendations Your dissertation must demonstrate that you have gained an in-depth understanding of your own field of research, […]
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? […]
AI guidelines for doctoral researchers [page]
As a doctoral researcher, you can use artificial intelligence to support your research and studies. You are personally responsible for using AI in accordance with the university’s AI policy. If you use an AI application to assist with your thesis, you must declare in writing which application you used and how you used it. You […]
Doctoral dissertation requirements at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology [page]
Doctoral dissertation requirements In the fields of natural sciences, forestry, and technology, a doctoral dissertation may consist of a number of scientific articles or manuscripts accepted for publication, deemed sufficient by the faculty, together with a summary section. These articles must address the same research problem. Doctoral dissertation may also be another work that meets equivalent scientific criteria. The articles may include co-authored articles, provided that the independent contribution of doctoral researcher can […]