Open university: Basic Studies in Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development, 2024-2025

Registration instructions

Please note that if you cannot use the Suomi.fi e-identification, you must contact our student affairs secretary to register. If you can use the Suomi.fi identification, proceed with the instructions below.

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study module 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 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 will pay your tuition fee, please contact our study affairs secretary. Their contact information can be found below.