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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Introduction to Finnish Health and Social Services System, 2026-2027

Open university
Credits:
2 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Nutrition and medicines, Social welfare and health care, Business and international collaboration
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Online teaching
Price:
-
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Course content: Basic principles of the health and social services system in Finland; steering of the system.

Objectives: After completing this course, student:

• is able to define the main characteristics of the social and health services system as a whole at local, regional and national levels as part of the polical-administrative system and decision-making in Finland
• recognizes the role and significance of policy instruments: economic means, information, and regulation in steering the social and health care service system
• understands the importance of multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration in social and health services

The course develops the following generic skills: Internationality; identifying and developing own expertise

The course is available online and can be studied between 7.9.2026-30.6.2027.

Open University registration is open 6.8.2026-16.5.2027 at UEF Continuous Learning Center website and Opintopolku.

Modes of study: Online course (online learning environment)

Evaluation: The course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5. Note: Assessments and the recording of study credits take place approximately once a month. During holiday periods or non-teaching times, the assessment schedule may be longer.

Study methods: Individual assignment in Moodle (online learning environment).

Study materials: Relevant online materials and readings, will be specified later in Moodle (online learning environment).

Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.

Teaching language: English

Additional information: Study instructions will be sent by email to your UEF student email.

The Open University of the University of Eastern Finland offers extensive study counseling services. More information on our website.

This course is suitable for international students.

Individual courses are 20 euros per ECTS credit. The prices are valid for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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). Study right will cover the lessons and exams.

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

If you can’t identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service or your employer pays for your studies, please contact our student affairs secretary; their contact information is below.

Irrespective of time
English

Register for studies

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue.


II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our student affairs secretary, their information can be found below.

Please note that the registration is binding. 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).


III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.

 

If you do not have a UEF username, you will also get instructions for activating one. Access rights will be added to your username when your study right begins.

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed.

 

If your employer would pay your tuition fee, please contact our student affairs secretary. Their contact information can be found below.

Registration starts:
2026-08-06 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-05-16 23:59
Registration

More information about education

Profile picture: Sari Tarvainen

Tarvainen, Sari

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358503696552

Koponen, Pia

Student Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358403552116