The One Study Right Rule means that in the future, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. If a student has a study right for a two-cycle degree (e.g., Bachelor’s + Master’s) and the lower-level degree is still […]
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 […]
All Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral students must register as present or absent at the university. Register before 15 September in the Oili-registration service. If you do not register by 15 September 2026, you will need to apply for having your study right reinstated and pay the handling fee for reinstating the study right. Here you can […]
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 […]
Funding your studies As a degree student at UEF, you are responsible for covering your tuition fees and living expenses throughout your studies. Make sure you have secured sufficient funding for the entire duration of your degree before you leave your home country. UEF does not offer financial support or emergency aid for students facing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Doctoral study right Once you have been granted a study right, you must accept the offer of admission electronically. Accept the offer in the My Studyinfo service in Studyinfo (Opintopolku). Please read the instructions. Your study right remains valid until you graduate, unless you give it up voluntarily. Registration First registration You must complete your […]
This guide describes the steps of the preliminary examination process of the doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology and helps you prepare for them. Your main supervisor will assist you with matters related to the examination process. If your main supervisor does not work at the University of Eastern Finland, your […]
