Study & Stay programme
Study & Stay is a Tampere University Community programme of activities and services for all our international degree students. The aim of the programme is to support international students to study, live and work or start a business in the Tampere Area.
Study & Stay was developed by the Career Services of Tampere Universities together with the International House team. It involves collaboration with many regional organizations.
As part of the development of the programme, we held a survey among the international students in our universities. We asked them about their experiences and needs for support and used their answers to create the programme.
Study & Stay was first introduced in the fall of 2020.
Both universities have their own version of the Study & Stay programme. Below you can find more information about the programme in your university.
At TAMK, international students have access to a wide range of services, activities and guidance that support studying, wellbeing, integration and career development throughout their studies.
Your student path starts with orientation, tutoring and practical guidance to help you get started and become familiar with studying and living in Finland. As your studies progress, you can receive support with study planning, learning challenges, wellbeing, career development and internship opportunities. You can also participate in workshops, peer support activities, networking events and Finnish language learning opportunities that help you build your confidence, skills and professional networks.
In addition to TAMK's own services, students can benefit from integration activities and local support services that help make everyday life in Finland easier and support a successful transition to working life.
1. Starting your studies:
- Checklist for new (degree) students | TAMK Find all the steps you need to complete before and after arrival, including registration, arrival and study start.
- Orientation to studies | TAMK Orientation includes Welcome Week, study guidance and getting familiar with TAMK services and study practices. You will automatically be added to our Online Orientation course for International Students on Moodle platform and you can find all essential info about studying, living and settling in on Tampere area.
- Social counselling for international students | TAMK TAMK Social Councellor Services helps you International students can receive advice on for example residence permits, EU registration, housing, KELA matters and settling into life in Finland.
- Guidance and counselling services and contact information | TAMK You will get your own degree programmme Teacher tutor and Study Councellor to support you with your studies.
- L2 Finnish language support | TAMK TAMK supports you to learn Finnish language by offering courses and language councelling for students.
Read more here: Services and support for new students | TAMK
2. TAMK Wellbeing Services and support during studies
TAMK has Wellbeing -team that includes social councellor, wellbeing advisors, career councellor and school pastor. Students can book confidential, free-of-charge support with TAMK wellbeing professionals when they need help with foe example with stress, anxiety, studying, or personal challenges.
- If you have questions about practical settlement issues contact TAMK Social Councellor
- If you need someone to talk to contact Wellbeing Advisors TAMK Wellbeing Advisors or our School Pastor
- If you need Individual Study Arrangements (for example help with dyslexia or other learning difficulty, neurodiversity, disability etc.) contact Special needs Teachers
- If you have questions about interships, contact your own supervising teacher.
- If you need help with career planning or finding internships contact our Career Councellors and sign in to TAMK JobTeaser (main platform for career support. It includes job opportunities, career events, and learning materials.)
- If you want peer support and meet other students get to know TAMK Parvi . Parvi offers peer support, workshops, events, and small-group activities that support. Parvi is a space on campus (room B1-24) where you can spend time, study and participate on activities.
If you need health and medical care services then get to know instructions about Student health care for Degree Students or Student Health care for Exchange students depending if you're a degree or an exchange student
3. Other useful Services
1. TAMK Service Point: You can find Service Point on TAMK main campus, on the Service Corridor (building B, first floor). Service Point helps you with general study councelling, meal subsidy cards, study related forms, certificates and general information about TAMK services.
2. Tamko student union:The student union represents TAMK students, organises events and activities, and supports student wellbeing and community building.
3. SportUni: Provides affordable sports, exercise classes and wellbeing services for students across Tampere. SportUni also has a MoveMate service, where you can look for company for sports and activities!
4. International House Tampere services: Provides support for internationals in Tampere, including integration, employment, networking and everyday life guidance. International House Tampere is a free service for all internationals provided bu City of Tampere.
5. Kamula student meeting place: A free and low-threshold meeting place for students and young adults offering activities, small groups and social events to support wellbeing and reduce loneliness.
6. Goin' application: All new student receive an invitation to join Goin’ app, which helps you to find classmates and build your networks and connections even before arriving at TAMK. In the app, you will find a lot of info about what is happening in TAMK, Tampere area and get a change to discuss with other International Students and get tips.
Need help finding the right service?
If you are not sure where to start, use TAMK Koppari to help you find the right service for your situation: Front page - Koppari TAMK
More information: laura.sairanen [at] tuni.fi (laura[dot]sairanen[at]tuni[dot]fi)