Congratulations new fresher!

Congratulations on your study place! Remember to accept your study place in Studyinfo (Opintopolku) and register as attending according to the university's instructions. Check out the university's orientation for new students in UEF Kamu.

Student financial aid can be applied for via Kela's e-service. Fill in the application in good time and explore housing support options at the same time on Kela's website.

Student housing in Joensuu is provided by Joensuun Elli. Shared flats, studios, and family apartments are all available.

It is also worth utilising Facebook groups and other rental notice platforms such as Tori. There are plenty of private landlords in Joensuu.

You can activate a digital student card in Tuudo or Frank. More information about the student card is available from UEF Kamusta ja ISYY:n sivuilta.

It is advisable to bring notetaking equipment and a student card or certificate of student status for student-priced meals.

During the first days, you will get acquainted with university life, the campus, and fellow students under the guidance of tutors and university staff. The schedule can be found in UEF Kamu / Smart Start and fresher groups.

In the evenings and at weekends, tutors and the student association organise more informal activities and team-building.

Legio's burgundy overalls are ordered during Freshers' Weeks. Tutors will provide further details on overall fittings. Overalls are exclusively for Legio's regular members.

Membership is not compulsory, but highly recommended! Participating in events after Freshers' Weeks requires membership, and all other Legio benefits (such as student advocacy, overalls, and member perks) are exclusively for members.

Open University students are warmly welcome to Freshers' Weeks! Open University students can join as Legio's supporting members and enjoy the student association's benefits and events.

YTHS i.e. the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS / YTHS) provides healthcare services for higher education students. Remember to pay the healthcare fee for higher education students to Kela!
Myös municipal healthcare (Siun sote) on käytettävissä.

Joensuu is an excellent cycling city, so your own bicycle is more than sufficient for getting around and comes highly recommended to everyone. In addition, Joensuu operates local public bus transport JOJO. VR runs smoothly from Joensuu to the rest of Finland, as do long-distance coach services.

Tapahtuu these instructions in Studyinfo (Opintopolku) and the Oili service. Remember to check the deadlines set by the university!

The University of Eastern Finland has UEF Law School, which belongs to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies oikeustieteiden laitos. Depending on the metric, UEF Law School ranks among the largest and most dynamic in Finland!

Peer tutor is a student from a higher academic year in each field of study who assists new students in making a smooth start to their studies. Peer tutors introduce new students to university practices, present services aimed at students, and familiarise them with the university environment as well as the study town. Tutors answer questions and share their best tips for student life!

Help with study planning is provided by study coordinators (amanuenses), peer tutors, and Peppi's up-to-date opinto-oppaasta. Myös opettajatuutorit provide guidance on course selections right at the start of autumn.

Oikeustieteiden laitoksen vastuunjakotaulukosta you can see a clear division of duties between university staff, study coordinators, and teachers. Tutors also always advise on whom to contact!

Of course you do! Regardless of the admission route, everyone is a new fresher and warmly welcome to Freshers' Weeks and to all of Legio's activities.