As a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland, you can also complete studies at other Finnish universities. There are two options available: the Flexible Cooperation in Doctoral Education (Tohtori+) and the doctoralcourses.fi website. In addition, doctoral researchers from other Finnish universities can complete studies at the University of Eastern Finland. Flexible cooperation in […]
Welcome to the University of Eastern Finland as a doctoral researcher! If you are still considering applying for doctoral education, you can find information on the Doctoral education at the University of Eastern Finland pages (link opens in new tab). The aim of doctoral education is to train researchers and experts who are capable of independent work […]
NOTE! As of August 1, 2025, preliminary examiners must submit their statement to the faculty no later than thirty (30) days after the thesis has been sent to them. If necessary, the dean may grant an extension. Requirements and recommendations for the dissertation The doctoral dissertation demonstrates the doctoral researcher’s in-depth knowledge of the field […]
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 […]
Follow updates on Viva Engage! Viva Engage is UEF’s shared communication platform. You can log in with your UEF credentials. There you will find up-to-date bulletins about student exchange and internationalisation opportunities. The most useful channels for you: See also: Employment contracts at UEF and student exchange If you have an employment contract at the […]
The Education Regulations constitute the university’s degree regulations as referred to in Section 41 of the Universities Act (558/2009), approved by the UEF Board. The Education Regulations apply to degrees awarded and studies completed at the University of Eastern Finland, and where applicable, to other forms of education, including joint degrees. The Education Regulations also apply, […]
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 […]
This guide describes the stages of the doctoral dissertation pre-examination process at the Philosophical Faculty and helps you prepare for them. You can also learn about the doctoral dissertation examination process by watching the recorded info webinar (opens in a new tab) (requires a UEF sign-in). The webinar is in English. Please note! From 1 […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Philosophical Faculty at its meetings, which are held once a month. You can apply for the doctoral degree once your dissertation has been graded and you have completed […]
ISYY, the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (opens in a new tab), looks after the students’ rights and interests. ISYY operates on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. On this page you can find information on the following subjects: Bachelor’s and master’s degree students’ membership fee If you are a bachelor’s or […]
