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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Circular.now, 2026-2027

Open university
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Law and society
Teaching format:
Online teaching, Independent learning
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Contents: The Circular.now online course consists of five different topics. The first topic examines the use of current resources, challenges, and explores the circular economy model. Topics 2–5 dive into the following themes from the perspective of the circular economy: a sustainable food system, forest-based cycles, technical cycles, and transportation and the sharing economy.

Learning outcomes: After completing the three-credit course, the student can:

  • Explain the goals of the circular economy
  • Understand how the circular economy can be applied in different sectors

Target group: Anyone interested in circular economy or environmental policy. The course is open to all students, regardless of previous studies or background.

Modes of study: The course takes place in the DigiCampus MOOC environment by studying an online course Circular.now and after the online course writing an approximately two-page essay on "What did I learn about the circular economy?".

Teacher: Jukka Sihvonen

The course can be studied independently in the autumn and spring semesters (accurate dates will be added in August the latest). You can submit the certificate from the online course and the essay at any time, but the teacher will only evaluate the submitted work twice during the academic year.

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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2026-2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

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Register for studies

The registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering.

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

Registration online:

  1. Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 
  2. Log in via the Suomi.fi service (without Finnish identification methods, choose 'skip identification'), fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. Pay for the studies at the time of registration.
  3. Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. The message will include a link to our beginning instructions page where you can find all instructions on how to get started. Please read the beginning instructions carefully.

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

Didn’t receive the message? Check your email’s spam folder. If the message is not there, contact the Open University: [email protected].

 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

Registration starts:
2026-08-06 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-04-28 23:59
Registration

More information about education

Profile picture: Marika Thure

Thure, Marika

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358503414170

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Reiman, Krista

Student Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504718694