Guiding students
By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content.
Search for degree programme
When you search for a degree programme by name or by part of the name the options in the list of degree programmes below the search field is narrowed down. After this you have to choose the degree programme from the list.
Open University programmes
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
Instructions
PSP guidance provided by a teacher
On this page you will find the instructions for the duties and objectives of a teacher providing guidance, and material to support guidance.
What does student guidance include?
This page provides information on guidance at the University of Helsinki and elaborates on the subjects of guidance and the roles of supervisors.
Ways of implementing guidance
Guidance can be both personal or group-based. On this page you can find information about how to organise guidance and support for creating a safe environment and community spirit in group-based guidance.
Guidance compass for teachers
On this page you will find tips for supervising teachers related to students’ most common questions and needs in guidance situations. Here you can also find to which services you can direct students in different situations, if necessary.
Support from study psychologists
Here you will find information about the collaboration between study psychologists and university staff.
Challenging supervision and guidance situations
On this page you will find information and guidelines for challenging supervision and guidance situations where, for one reason or another, interaction with a student or group of students is not working.
Recommendations for special situations in guidance
This page provides recommendations on what to do in teaching and guidance situations involving students with an illness or a disability that affects the ability to study, or with learning difficulties.
Career counselling and mentoring for students
This page provides information on career counselling and mentoring for students.
Material bank for supporting students' career planning and expert indentity development
On this page you will find a career resource developed by career counsellors. You can use it to integrate the themes of career and future planning, expert identity development and professional orientation into your teaching and supervision in a new way.
Supporting students' academic writing
On this page you will find information on how you can support a student in practising academic writing.
Supporting the language skills of international students in guidance
On this page you will find information on supporting the language skills of international students in guidance. For example, you can instruct the student to consider studying languages independently using the Language PSP, which can be found on this page.
Guidance Corner: Space booking instructions
Guidance Corner is a low threshold meeting place for University employees and close cooperation partners to organise various activities related to the progress of studies and wellbeing for our degree students. On this page you will find information on Guidance Corners and how to book them.
HelsinkiUNI International Talent -group mentoring programme (HITP)
Career Services coordinates a group mentoring program for international students.