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 […]
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 […]
You can find digital tools and information systems in KAMU’s tools section and on the UEF Intra waffle menu ((link opens in new tab, UEF login required). UEF Digistartti helps you get started Digistartti is the University of Eastern Finland’s online orientation that introduces you to the university’s digital study environments and tools. Start by […]
Once you have been granted a study right for doctoral studies, your doctoral programme will provide you with information about your next steps. Please read your doctoral programme’s instructions carefully. First things to do Accept your study place and complete your annual registration. Activate your UEF user account. For information security reasons, start using your […]
Once you have been granted a study right, you must accept the offer of admission electronically. Accept the offer in the My Studyinfo service (link opens in new tab) in Studyinfo (Opintopolku). Please read the instructions (link opens in new tab). Your study right remains valid until you graduate, unless you give it up voluntarily. […]
The University of Eastern Finland has insured you against accidents and certain damages during your studies. This page explains what the insurance covers, when it is valid and what to do if something happens. For health insurance information, check student health care-page. Accident insurance As a student, you have statutory accident insurance while studying (460/2015). The insurance is valid when you are […]
Information on courses for exchange students in 2026-27 in Peppi. UEF offers a wide range of courses taught entirely in English. These courses are available to incoming exchange students and visiting students on both campuses, Joensuu and Kuopio. Exchange students may choose courses primarily from their own field of study, but also from related disciplines. […]
Arriving in Finland Before travelling to Finland, check the current border-crossing requirements on the Finnish border guard (opens in a new tab). For general information on how to reach Helsinki (Finland’s capital), see Getting to Helsinki (opens in a new tab). Travelling to Finland by ferry Several ferry routes connect mainland Europa and Scandinavia to Finland: […]
To balance your studies, there are diverse opportunities for sports and leisure activities in both campus cities. On this page, you will find information about the university’s sports services, student organisation activities and hobby opportunities in the campus cities. SYKETTÄ University Sports SYKETTÄ is a joint sports service run by UEF and other higher education institutions in the […]
Welcome as an Open University student! Here’s how you start your studies: Online learning environment
