Is it difficult to begin or finish assignments? Are you stuck with writing your master’s or bachelor’s thesis? Do you need support in managing your studies or everyday life? UEF Student counselling and wellbeing services arranges the Focus on Studies Group for students in the autumn semester 2026. The group offers easily accessible support in […]
There is still time to apply for exchange for Spring 2027! The September supplementary application for exchange studies during spring semester 2027 will be open 1-15 Sept, ending on Tuesday, 15 Sept, at 3:00 PM (Finnish time). During this application period, you can only apply for exchanges that take place during spring semester 2027, so […]
The University of Eastern Finland offers a wide range of courses that allow you to explore the world of entrepreneurship and assess your own interests, skills, and potential as an entrepreneur. Courses and support are available from introductory level all the way to starting a business, whether you are planning to establish a company or […]
The post-doctoral party (in Finnish: karonkka) is a long-standing academic tradition in which the newly graduated doctoral candidate thanks the opponent, the custos, and others who contributed to the doctoral dissertation. However, organising a post-doctoral party is entirely voluntary, and you are free to arrange a celebration that suits you – or alternatively, take the […]
Decision on the opponent, custos and date of the public defence Begin by agreeing on the date of your public defence together with your supervisor and the proposed opponent. Once the date has been agreed, your head of department and principal supervisor will propose the opponent and submit their contact details to [email protected]. The vice […]
Reserving the auditorium for the defence The public defence must be arranged so that the doctoral candidate, the custos, and the opponent are all present on the Joensuu or Kuopio campus. The vice dean may grant an exception to this rule for a justified reason. Send room reservation requests to [email protected] (dissertations in Joensuu) or […]
