Support, counselling and guidance services for students

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By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content.

As a supervisor, it is important you are aware of the different support, counselling and guidance services the university offers its students as this will allow you to direct your students to the right address when they need it. 

Below, you can find links to Instructions for Students concerning the services provided by, for instance, Student Services, study psychologists, career services, university chaplains, Helpdesk, Language Centre, the FSHS and the Nyyti organisation.

In Flamma (requires login) you will find a summary of services and units that offer guidance, counselling or advice directly to students, and guidance support to programmes and teachers.

See also the Instructions for Students

You will find related content for students in the Studies Service.

Student Advice

The student service points provide student advice for all students at the University for example with questions relate to your studies, study rights, annual registration, and language and communication studies. The student advice chat bot Hubotti is available for your questions 24/7.

Study psychologist services for students

Study psychologists offer individual counselling and study-related groups to degree students and doctoral researchers. On this page you will find information on the study psychologists' services as well as frequently asked questions.

Career Services

Are you wondering about entering work life or thinking about the future? Can you identify your skills and strengths? What motivates you? Career Services organise workshops, peer groups and events on these themes and more. On this page you will find information on Career Services as well as contact details.

International Exchange Services and Education Cooperation

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. In this page you will find contact information for the International Exchange Services and Education Cooperation.

Students’ IT services

On this page you will find information on the University's IT services and related support. Remember to take the University of Helsinki IT Security Test once a year.

Support for studies

What should you do when your studies are stalling and it feels like you can’t move forward? These instructions contain hints from study psychologists that may help you solve your problem.

Language anxieties and diverse learning

Learning difficulties or anxieties may interfere with language studies. On this page you will find information on Language Centre's courses that take into account diverse learning.

Networking and mentoring

Mentoring can be helpful if you are weighing up career options or needing support to clarify your expert identity. On this page you will find information on mentoring and networking as well as parties that organise mentoring.

Mental well-being

Do you need support for study-related challenges, peer support or someone to talk with? Help is at hand if you need it. This page provides a list of available student well-being services as well as links to relevant events organised by the University.