Student, what occupies your mind? Find right services and help concerning study planning and career planning. Also, see more information and services from <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying">Studying section</a>.

Academic guidance and counselling services are mainly provided by degree programme staff and faculty staff. <ul>
	<li>The Education specialists in the faculties will help you with any questions about your degree, such as the preparation and approval of your personal study plan (PSP), credit transfer, internship and graduation.   </li>
	<li>Teaching staff will help you with questions about your courses and studies, such as expected learning outcomes, course practices, student assessment and thesis process.</li>
	<li>Academic tutors will help you plan your studies and answer questions about academic progress and the development of expertise. Please contact your academic tutor if you are, for example, unsure about your study choices or the options available for developing your knowledge and skills.   </li>
	<li><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2574ca93-b980-4e90-9f30-fd8ff1178b1d" href="/en/node/5480?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">Guidance and counselling services in the faculties: contact information </a></li>
</ul>Check also the following pages:<ul>
	<li><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/study-guidance-and-psp?targeting_set=uni_student">Planning of studies and PSP</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/studying-0/planning-studies-and-guidance/recognition-prior-learning">Recognition of prior learning</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/graduation-3">Graduation instructions</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/studying-0/planning-studies-and-guidance/timetable-template-and-suggested-timeline">Time templates and suggested timeline of studies</a></li>
</ul>

I need help with planning and completing my studies

The expertise you need to write your thesis builds up slowly during your studies. Your faculty offers support for this (Teachers are responsible for supervision in thesis process). The thesis project starts with the selection of a topic, and in many degree programmes, with the participation to a thesis seminar. Your thesis has at least one supervisor, who is there to support you in the process.

<ul>
	<li>You can find <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="taxonomy_term" data-entity-uuid="405ab6a2-71eb-46cc-bde2-022cc01b1168" href="/en/taxonomy/term/19237?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni" target="_blank">more information on theses on the Student's Handbook.</a> </li>
	<li>See also <a href="https://moodle.tuni.fi/course/view.php?id=26031">Study skills for Thesis writers</a> in Moodle. </li>
	<li>If you have questions about writing your thesis, and you don't know who to contact, you can book an appointment with the <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-details/joint-guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-information?targeting_set=uni_student">joint guidance and counselling services</a>. </li>
	<li>If you need advice in finding a thesis placement, please contact the career counsellors: careercounselling.tau [at] tuni.fi (also <a href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UraohjausCareerServices@tuni.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/">bookings</a>).</li>
	<li>To learn more about information retrieval and the library's resources for thesis writers, you can book your place in the information retrieaval workshops. These are organised by the library and you can register for them <a href="https://survey.tuni.fi/lime/566253">here</a>. The library also has online resources for individual studying on the subject. For example: <a href="http://methods.sagepub.com/book/the-sage-handbook-of-online-research-methods-second-edition">The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods (Second Edition)</a> </li>
</ul>

I need help with my thesis

Degree studies at Tampere University include free-choice elective studies. These studies provide students an individual opportunity to extend and advance knowledge and skills related to their personal  development and to their professional or career interests. You can choose elective studies from various study offerings. You can also utilise the study offerings of Tampere university of applied sciences (TAMK) via the cross-institutional study service. In addition you can utilise the offerings of other Finnish universities and some foreign universities.<ul>
	<li>Please visit the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/students-guide/tampere-university-students-guide/elective-studies-info">Elective studies info page</a> on the Student's Guide for detailed information on adding to your degree with elective studies.</li>
	<li>If you have questions about choosing the right elective studies, <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-details/joint-guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-information?targeting_set=uni_student">you can book an appointment with a guidance counsellor</a>.</li>
	<li>You can also <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2574ca93-b980-4e90-9f30-fd8ff1178b1d" href="/en/node/5480?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">contact your </a>Education specialists to receive help in this matter.</li>
	<li>An annual <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/study-guidance-and-psp/study-expo">Study Expo</a> is also organised in the spring to support reflection on elective studies.</li>
</ul>

I need more information on elective studies

<ul>
	<li>Language Center offers teaching for all students of Tampere University as required in the degree programmes.
	<ul>
		<li>Check the joint Language and Communication course for Non-Native Finnish Speakers (compulsory): <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/curriculum/course-units/uta-ykoodi-26621?year=2022">LANG.SUV.001: Finnish 1 | Tampere universities (tuni.fi)</a>. </li>
		<li>In addition to the compulsory courses, we offer also optional courses in languages and communication (for example in Finnish). More information: <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/language-centre">Language Centre | Tampere universities (tuni.fi)</a>. </li>
		<li>See <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/studying-0/instructions-written-work">Instructions for Written Work</a></li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/curriculum-and-study-opportunities/courses-and-teaching-schedules/studying-finnish?targeting_set=uni_student">Studying Finnish pages</a> you can find information about all the Finnish language courses available at the university, how to figure out your level, and some other useful links and resources.</li>
	<li>Do some study assignments seem difficult because of the language? Do you feel that studying or doing a thesis is slow because of the language? Are you wondering if your language skills are at a sufficient level for the demands of your studies and working life? Come and talk to the S2 instructor (maija.tervola [at] tuni.fi). Read more <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/content/news/46286">from this page</a>. </li>
	<li>Fear of social situations &amp; performance tension? Read more from <a href="https://mieli.fi/en/mental-ill-health/social-phobia/">the pages of Mieli ry</a>.</li>
</ul>

I need more information on language courses or help with the language or social situations 

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process that allows you to gain academic credits from prior learning or experience that meets the learning outcomes of your degree. You can apply for RPL based on your prior certificated learning completed at another educational institution or prior experiential learning achieved outside formal educational settings. RPL may take the form of either substitution or inclusion.

<ul>
	<li>Read more <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/study-guidance-and-psp/recognition-prior-learning?targeting_set=uni_student">from here</a>.</li>
	<li>You should <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-details/guidance-and-counselling-services-faculties-contact-information">contact your programme's education specialist</a> for advice on the recognition of studies and prior learning completed elsewhere.</li>
</ul>

I have prior learning or experience, and I am wondering whether they should be recognised

<ul>
	<li>If you have questions or worries about employment and working life, you can find support from the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/tampere-university-students-guide/working-life-and-career-planning" target="_blank">university's career counseling.</a> You can reach them at careercounselling.tau [at] tuni.fi (also <a href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UraohjausCareerServices@tuni.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/">bookings</a>).</li>
	<li>If you have questions or struggle with career selection, you can also contact <a href="https://tyomarkkinatori.fi/en">the public employment services (TE-toimisto). </a>
</li>
	<li>If needed, check also <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b20e4b31-17fc-4560-b1d0-51059c5d1bf6" href="/en/node/4252?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">Career planning and guidance of doctoral student</a>.</li>
</ul>See also:<ul>
	<li><a href="https://moodle.tuni.fi/course/view.php?id=7018">Career planning self-study material -moodle</a></li>
	<li>
<a href="https://www.aarresaari.net/?lang=en">Career Services Network of Finnish Universities</a> (Aarresaari Network)</li>
	<li>
<a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/internship-and-work-life/job-hunting/finding-job-or-internship">Job-Teaser </a>(jobs and internships)</li>
	<li>
<a href="https://toissa.fi/en_US/home-en-us">Töissä.fi</a> (what do graduates from higher education do)</li>
</ul>Read more about <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/internship-and-work-life/internships-0?targeting_set=uni_student">internship</a>s and <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/internship-and-work-life/career-planning/graduates-working-life">working life</a>! Remember also our <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/internship-and-work-life/career-planning/study-stay-programme">Study &amp; Stay programme</a><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/internship-and-work-life/career-planning-0/study-stay-programme?targeting_set=uni_student">!</a>

I need support in career planning, internships or employment

The university supports students' international mobility and encourages them to explore the option to go on an exchange during their studies. There are many options available for this. Please check the Student's Handbook and its <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="taxonomy_term" data-entity-uuid="e6de60b6-b028-4181-b8db-fe7acf08926a" href="/en/taxonomy/term/19258?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">internationalisation during studies</a> -articles! 
 

<ul>
	<li>If you need guidance and advice on the matter, please contact the International Mobility Services at mobility.tau [at] tuni.fi.</li>
</ul>

I am interested in going abroad on exchange or for internship

Tampere University promotes accessibility in learning by embedding diversity in the curriculum and offering flexible opportunities for students to complete their studies. For example, we offer all our students alternative options for undertaking and demonstrating learning. They are offered to promote the effective academic progress of all our students.

To obtain individual study arrangements, book an appointment with our student counselling services in our online calendar (<a href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ohjaus@tuni.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/">on-campus appointment</a> or<a href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/YksilllisetopiskelujrjestelytETN@tuni.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/"> online appointment</a>) or ask for an appointment by email (studentcounselling.tau [at] tuni.fi). The appointment will be conducted confidentially to discuss your studies, needs, plans for the future and possible individual study arrangements. 

<ul>
	<li>Read more about <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/students-guide/handbook/uni/support-studying-and-well-being/accessibility-and-individual-study-arrangements/obtaining-individual-study-arrangements">obtaining individual study arrangements.</a></li>
	<li>See also <a href="https://www.celia.fi/eng/">websites of Celia</a> (national center for accessible literature and publishing in Finland).</li>
</ul>

I need individual study arrangements and personalised support in my studies

According to Tampere University Regulations on Degrees, a student studying for a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree may apply to change his or her degree programme or specialisation. The change can be made as an internal transfer or it may require participation in the regular admission procedure via Studyinfo (Opintopolku in Finnish).Please see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="1a169af1-f1f6-4e31-b857-d74d867350a8" href="/en/node/3128?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni" target="_blank">the instructions on changing your degree programme, specialisation or campus.</a> Further contact information depends on your situation and whether you are doing an internal transfer or participation in the regular admissions procedure.If you wish to discuss your thoughts about changing your field of study, you can contact the university's joint guidance and counselling services (studentcounselling.tau [at] tuni.fi). You can also <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-details/joint-guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-information?targeting_set=uni_student">book an appointment with one of our specialists online.</a>

Tampere University Student's Handbook

Planning and completing studies

Tampere University Student's Handbook

Planning and completing studies

OpenI need help with planning and completing my studies

OpenI need help with my thesis

OpenI need more information on elective studies

OpenI need more information on language courses or help with the language or social situations

OpenI have prior learning or experience, and I am wondering whether they should be recognised

OpenI need support in career planning, internships or employment

OpenI am interested in going abroad on exchange or for internship

OpenI need individual study arrangements and personalised support in my studies

OpenI have thought about changing majors