The University of Eastern Finland hosts a joint graduation ceremony once a year, usually in May. Welcome to celebrate your graduation! Who is the graduation ceremony for? You can attend the graduation ceremony if you have graduated or are about to graduate during the academic year (1 August – 31 July). The ceremony is open […]
We have created a selection of images celebrating your graduation so you can showcase your achievement on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Download the image or images that suit you best and share your good news on social media! Remember to use the hashtag #madeinuef. Graduation-related images for Facebook and Instagram posts Using the right mouse button, […]
After the public examination, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. After this, the Faculty Council or, between semesters, the Vice Dean (Research) will grade your dissertation. The Faculty shall provide […]
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 […]
After the public defence, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. Applying for your degree Once your dissertation and all other studies required for the degree have been registered in the […]
What makes you enjoy life in Kuopio? What is missing? Would you like to stay after graduation? Share your experiences in the Students’ City 2026 survey! Share your experiences of finding a home, managing your budget, getting around and finding your community in Kuopio. What are your chances of finding an internship or a job […]
The University of Eastern Finland will introduce a new service called Fokus during the autumn semester of 2026. The service supports student guidance as well as the monitoring of education. Fokus brings together information on study progress from the Peppi system into a single view and presents it in a clear and visual way. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
You are entitled to high-quality supervision As a doctoral researcher, you are entitled to high-quality supervision that supports both your research process and your development as an independent researcher. Supervision should be expert, goal-oriented, and conducive to the progress of both your doctoral studies and your research. You are entitled to regular supervisory meetings, feedback, […]
