Our students come from every walk of life, from every possible background. Thus we can't always anticipate the sort of help you need.
If you have questions or problems, please contact us through:
- sending an e-mail to jok-ohjaus@uef.fi, and we'll figure out who can help you,
- requesting a time through this form, or
- reserving a meeting online.
All of these are free, and you can freely use them even before starting your studies.
One of our student guidance counsellors will get back to you. We can help you online (Teams or Zoom), by phone, by e-mail, or on-campus in Kuopio or Joensuu.
Who can you ask?
- What subject should I choose? How do the alternatives compare?
- How can I study? How do things work if I'm unemployed, or my company wants to pay?
- I'm concerned over my study skills, or whether I'm ready enough or qualified enough for this.
- If you've decided your subject already (be it psychology, biology or computer science), you can ask our specialist and get concrete help on which course is best for you and how to move forward.
- Each course should have a coordinator (suunnittelija) and/or a training secretary (koulutussihteeri) listed. Ask them and they'll explain the landscape around that course for you!
- An open university offers parts of degrees (individual courses, study modules), but cannot award any degrees and does not have all of the parts of a degree available.
- However, most subjects have an "open university pathway" to become a so-called normal degree-pursuing student by completing a number of open university courses with good enough grades. Those that are available in English are listed here.
- To find out more about the requirements, the schedules and how many can be admitted, contact us.
- Remember that most Bachelor's and Master's programs aren't available in English.
- Maybe you're switching careers, or mapping out possibilities in a new situation. Maybe you just want to talk and see what's possible.
- We also offer guidance for learning the Finnish language and the skills needed for a working life in Finland. Contact Heli.
- We can also give guidance in Russian, if that's easier for you. Contact Irina.