Where can I get guidance and advice?

Don't know where to seek advice? These instructions will point you in the right direction.

The student service points provide services for all students at the University of Helsinki.

The personnel will help you in matters such as personal study plan, contents of studies and approval of study modules.

Check that you have chosen your degree programme.

If you are coming from abroad to the University of Helsinki as an exchange student or as a visiting student, we are here to help you! We also help degree students in matters concerning studies or traineeships abroad, as well as flexible study rights (JOO) for degree students.

Contact the teachers, teacher tutors and Student Services of the Language Centre if you have questions regarding your language studies.

The study psychologists offer counselling to bachelor, master and PhD students regarding issues such as motivation, time management, procrastination, stress and well-being.

Do you wonder about your studies or future plans? Does studying feel challenging or stressful? Would you like support for discussing your ideas?

Career Services provides career counselling and guidance on traineeships.

Here you can find our contact information if you have questions regarding traineeships. You might also find the answer to your question in our FAQ (see the bottom of the page).

Guidance Corners are located on the third floor of Kaisa House and at Viikki Campus on the first floor of Infocentre. Welcome!

Problems with information technology? Read the study material of the Student’s digital skills study course and say goodbye to problems.

A personal study plan (PSP) is part of every degree. In a PSP, you can yourself plan how you intend to progress in your studies.

Here you can find detailed information on the themed briefings, clinics and workshops organised at the University throughout the academic year.

This instruction features information about individual arrangements, intended to support your studies.

On this page you can find information about groups organized by career counsellors, guidance counsellors and study psychologists.