DigiStartti helps you learn to use the university’s digital systems and tools before your studies begin. By completing DigiStartti, you will get a smoother start for your studies.
Digistartti in English 2026-2027 (opens 1st of Aug)
DigiStart is located on the eLearn Moodle learning platform. Log in with your UEF user account. For the best experience, use a computer instead of a mobile device.
When to complete Digistartti?
- Digistartti opens on 1 August.
- Complete the assignments at the beginning of your studies, preferably within the first two weeks.
- Digistartti is available on UEF Moodle.
- We recommend using a computer.
- Digistartti is a compulsory part of the course Orientation for International Students
Accessing Digistartti
You can complete Digistartti only after logging in with your UEF user account.
When logging in
1. Select UEF Login
2. Enter [email protected]i
3. Enter your UEF password
Your UEF user account will work only after
- You are registered as a present student at UEF (Instructions for exchange students and degree students).
- You have activate your UEF user account. (Activation is possible after receiving the activation email.) .
- Your study right is valid (for the degree seeking students usually from 1 August and for most exchange students 1 September).
- You have completed Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) during your first login.
- You have been strongly identified by the IT Services (passport checked at the Helpdesk or via Candour ID)
Your UEF account will be fully functional approximately 4 hours after activation.
Technical Problems?
If you cannot log in to Digistartti, check
- Your username includes @uef.fi and the password.
- You are registered as present.
- Your study right is valid.
- At least four hours have passed since activation.
- Strong identification has been completed.
If you receive a password error, change your password according to the instructions. Make sure you are not logged in with another organization’s Microsoft 365 account (use a private browser window if needed).
If problems continue, contact the IT Servicedesk.