Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
TAU.M.210
International Student Tutoring, 2 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
Course code
TAU.M.210Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Other studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Marleena Yli-Äyhö, BENResponsible teacher:
Elina Kangastupa, EDUResponsible teacher:
Nina Ojala, ENSResponsible teacher:
Mari Jäättelä, ITC, Engineering and Natural SciencesResponsible teacher:
Tuija Puntanen, ITC, Languages, Communication Sciences and Theatre ArtsResponsible teacher:
Heli-Maija Tontti, MABResponsible teacher:
Nina Pietilä, METResponsible teacher:
Lina Räsänen, SOCResponsible organisation
University Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
The course is intended for Tampere University degree students who act as tutors for new international degree or exchange students. An international tutor serves as a peer guide for new students and supports them in integrating into a new culture, their studies, and the university student community. Tutoring activities are particularly intensive at the beginning of the studies, but continue throughout the academic year or semester.
You can apply to become an international tutor through multiple application rounds during the academic year. More detailed information about application schedules and international student tutoring can be found in the Student’s Guide on the page International Student Tutoring.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
International student tutors complete a feedback survey that includes reflective self-assessment questions related both to their work as tutors and to their learning. Based on these requirements, the student is awarded two credits as well as a small financial compensation. Credits for tutoring activities can be awarded only once during the course of the student’s studies. In addition, students can receive a tutoring certificate for each semester during which they have acted as an international student tutor. The tutoring certificate describes the tutor’s tasks and responsibilities and supports the recognition of competences both in working life and in further studies
Independent study
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
01.08.2025 – 31.07.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)