University of Helsinki Student Ambassadors

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  • Do you want to enhance the visibility of the University of Helsinki or your own field/degree programme among prospective applicants?
  • Do you want to share your personal journey to a student of the University of Helsinki with it's current and future students?

Apply to join the University of Helsinki’s student ambassador programme and become part of a community of student influencers! The next round of applications starts on February 5, 2026. 

When working as an ambassador, you gain valuable work experience, work-life skills, networking opportunities, and training. In addition, you can easily earn pocket money. 

  • writing blogs and social media entries (e.g., Instagram takeovers)
  • chatting with prospective students online
  • working at applicant events, such as webinars.
  • modelling at photo shoots and taking part in video shoots
  • possibilities to get to know new people and plan activities during the network meetings
  • work at the Check-In Events and tutor events for new international students

New student ambassadors will also receive a University of Helsinki t-shirt. When you stop working in the network, you can request a work certificate and a LinkedIn recommendation.

For more information, please contact studentambassadors(at)helsinki.fi.

Training
Fees

Training

Each new student ambassador receives training in how to work in the network and how to create social media content.
Joint meetings and trainings with all ambassadors are held mainly in English. 

Student ambassadors have a trilingual common Teams workspace. The Teams workspace contains instructions and guidelines for all student ambassador tasks.

Fees

The following fees are only paid for the members of the Student Ambassador network.

Fees (last updated 4.11.2025):

  • Chatting with prospective students online on the University of Helsinki Chat with our students service: 0 minutes -> €15​, 1-60 minutes -> €15 +15​, 60+ minutes -> €15+15+20​, 150+ minutes -> €15+15+20+20 (for a period of six months). This task is available only to students enrolled in English-language bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programmes.
  • Writing a blog (400–1,200 words): €20
  • Creating a vlog (max. 90 sec): €50.
  • Instagram takeover (feed picture + roughly 10–30 entries for a story in a day OR reel): €50
  • Instagram student story (feed picture + short interview): €20
  • Participation in an applicant OR student webinar (including preparation and testing, if any): €50 plus 14e/h for prep work.
  • Participation in creating content for social media and website by various units of Communications and Community Relations: €40-50
  • Taking part in photo shoots will be rewarded with UH hoodie.
  • NB! Student Ambassadors also have a chance to arrange unprompted events such as museum visits, mingles etc., but these are considered volunteer work.