Study Counselling 

As a student at Oulu University of Applied Sciences, you are not alone; support with your studies is available through study counselling. Campus study counsellors are responsible for comprehensive counselling, guidance and support services. Tutor teachers, teachers in charge, and the head of studies can all help you with your personal study plan and career planning. 

Tutor Teacher is the nearest counsellor of his/her group. He/she supports the professional growth of the student and guides the student with drawing up the personal study plan (PSP).  

The e-mail addresses of the personnel have the format: firstname.lastname@oamk.fi.

The student tutor is a peer tutor. He supports new students in grouping and orientation to the study environment. In addition, he encourages in matters related to internationalisation.

Head of Studies approves personal study plans and wide accreditations. Teachers guide on the matters concerning the contents and completing of courses. Teachers also guide on different studying / learning methods and on completing the course with alternative performance methods.  Additionally he or she approves single course accreditations.  

The e-mail addresses of the personnel have the format: firstname.lastname@oamk.fi.

Campus Study Counsellors counsel students in studying and learning at every stage of the study path. They also support students´ personal growth and development. Campus study counsellors have particular responsibility for students who need special counselling, who for any reason fail to stay on schedule with their studies and are at risk of prolonging or discontinuing their studies. A further area of responsibility is guiding first-year students through an induction to their studies and study environment. 

You can book an appointment with Campus Study Counsellor by email, by phone, by sending a calendar invitation or by Bookings. Times are usually available on working days from 8 am until 4 pm. 

You can have the appointment either on campus or online. 

Valtti – Completed Degree as a Trump (= Valtti) to the Working Life
In the Valtti-groups the students discuss matters concerning studies and the student life, challenges and successes. 

Learning and studying counselling focuses on the study process. We will give you guidance and support that will help you to recognise your strengths and development challenges as a student and handle the challenges you face at different stages of your studies. We do this, for example, with the help of the personal study plan (HOPS). 

Supporting personal growth and wellbeing means that, when giving counselling, we take the individual’s life situation and life history as a whole into account. In particularly challenging life situations, such as when facing health problems, financial difficulties, family-related situations, substance problems and various other crisis situations, counselling that supports psychosocial development is needed. Issues related to student wellbeing are part of this area of counselling.