Support for studies

Tutor teacher is the student’s primary contact in matters related to studies. The tutor teacher guides you in planning your studies and other practical matters relating to your studies and also supports you in problematic situations and suggests a way forward. In some degree programmes, your tutor teacher is also the supervisor of your practical training. You will meet your tutor teacher regularly and discuss the progress of your studies together.

The name of the tutor teacher can be found student-specifically in Peppi (Student’s desktop: Student’s information: Study information)

First-year students select trusted VIP students amongst their arrival group. VIP students are trained in their duties and operate as contact persons of the teacher tutors and study counsellors in matters related to student well-being. 

Foreign students get guidance and support in their daily life from Peer tutors (for degree students) and International Student tutors (for exchange students). New students meet their peer tutors at the start of their studies.  

A mentor is an experienced expert in the field and working life, who will support your professional growth and walk alongside you during your development project. 

You can get general advice from the Student Office regarding:

• study rights
• registration for attendance and absence
• enrolment for the academic year
• credit points
• matters relating to graduation, and
• documents related to your studies.

Contact information for the Student Office

MOI service helps when planning and applying for studies. The service offers support also during the studies. 

If you are interested in higher education studies, MOI service advises e.g. on: 

• study options and career planning 
• recognition of previous studies 
• applying for studies and selection processes 
• language requirements and Finnish language studies 
• study-related fees and financial aid for studies 

 If you are already a student at Turku UAS, MOI offers guidance e.g. on issues such as: 

• learning assignments, thesis, preparation for an exam, etc. 
• Finnish language studies 
• practical matters related to studies (e.g. course enrollments, information search, use of information systems) 
• scholarship programme for degree students from outside the EU/EEA 

You can ask for advice or book a tutoring appointment: moi@turkuamk.fi. The appointment can take place at Turku UAS campus, International House Turku premises or online.

Read more about guidance and support for students with a foreign background from Messi intranet (requires login).

The Study Guidance Counsellor participates in study counselling in situations in which more extensive guidance expertise is needed.  The Study Guidance Counsellor supports and assists students in various matters related to their ability to study and the progress of their studies. You can contact Study Guidance Counsellors in matters such as:  

• a student has learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), or they need special services  
• a student wants to speed up studies 
• a student faces problems in proceeding with studies, the overall goals of the studies seem unclear, or the student risks abandoning studies    
• a student is planning to take some time off from studies or to return to studies after a leave of absence (e.g. military service or pregnancy)   
• a student is starting as a transfer student (e.g. changing the degree or higher education institution)  
• a student has problems related to well-being (e.g. disease/illness), life management or life crises (e.g. sudden family problems or problems with financial situation).  

Contact details for student advisers

Student psychologists’ services are offered to degree and path students in problem situations related to the smooth running of studies. These include for example: 

• study exhaustion 
• problems with time management and self-regulation 
• unexpected adversities affecting your studies 
• problems with the functioning of the study community. 

You can reach the student psychologists by e-mail: opintopsykologipalvelut@turkuamk.fi

The student counsellor supports in issues related to life management and wellbeing during the studies, with the aim of the student’s progress in their studies. You can contact the student counsellor Sari Seppä by email, phone or WhatsApp message.

You can contact us by email, phone or WhatsApp:

The university chaplain is available to the entire university community, regardless of their personal conviction. The discussion with the university chaplain is based on absolute confidentiality. The university chaplain can be contacted when you are looking for someone to talk to on any topic related to the spectrum of life. 

The counselling service is free of charge and available to all members of the higher education community. 

The Reverend Timo Viitanen works at Turku UAS, specializing in international affairs.
Timo Viitanen
tel. 044 774 5295
timo.viitanen@evl.fI

When you move to Finland, your entitlement to treatment is determined according to the purpose and duration of your residence . 

Finnish Student Health Service FSHS’ purpose is to provide student health services, as stipulated in the Health Care Act. You can use FSHS services (YTHS n Finnish) if you are studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and you have registered as an attending student.  

Municipal and regional health care: Exchange students and open UAS students (also path students) can use the public healthcare services. City of Turku’s basic health care services are provided by health clinics, which are assigned to you based on your address within the city. See more: Health Stations.

Nyyti ry. is an organisation that promotes students’ mental health and study skills. Nyyti ry. provides students with information, support and activities to promote, maintain and cope with mental health challenges.

More detailed information about Turku UAS’ student guidance and counselling services, well-being and, for example, intervening in inappropriate treatment and bullying cases can be found in the Messi’s Support for the studies section (requires login).