Student Support Services

Studying at the University of Turku requires independence, responsibility and self-motivation. There are a number of guides and the university webpages to help you plan and advance in your studies:

www.utu.fi/en/studying

www.utu.fi/en/studying/studies/guides.html

University staff will be happy to advise and assist you.

 

Study Guidance

• Staff members of your subject are available to help you in matters related to your major and in the planning of your personal study plan (PSP)
• Heads of Academic and Student Affairs and Study Advisors at the faculty offices are also available for counselling (all matters concerning your degree and the composition of your studies). Contact information: www.utu.fi/en/studying/contact/guidance.html

 

Student and Admission Services

Registration, financial aid matters, name and address change and transcript-related issues are handled at the Student and Admission Services.

• Registration, name and address changes: Tel. 333 6147, 333 6149, ilmoittautuminen[at]utu.fi.
• Transcript of records: http://nettiopsu.utu.fi
• Financial Aid: State financial aid matters are handled at the Student and Admission Services, Tel. 333 6143, 333 5097, 333 6144, 333 6685, opintotuki[at]utu.fi. Information and online service: www.kela.fi
  N.B! State financial aid is available only to degree students with permanent status residency based on a reason other than studying.

Student and Admission Services office, Main Building, ground floor. Office hours Mon-Fri 11.00-14.00 (during summer 12.00-14.00)

 

Studying Abroad for Degree Students

• International Office, faculty staff and the webpages for international students: www.utu.fi/studyabroad

 

Career Choice, Job Seeking and Internships

• Career Services of the University of Turku offers guidance and advice on career planning and job seeking: rekrytointi[at]utu.fi and http://rekrytointi.utu.fi
• Internships abroad: internships[at]utu.fi
• Employment Office services: Ms Sanna Virta, Tel. 010 60 43230, sanna.virta[at]te-toimisto.fi

 

Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY)

• All basic degree students are members of this student-run organisation which provides a number of benefits and services
• Advice concerning the legal rights or improper treatment of students, if the matter cannot be resolved at the department or unit in question, www.tyy.fi/in-english
• Student cards: TYY Office (Student House A, ground floor), opening hours Mon-Wed, Fri 10.00-11.00 and 12.00-14.00, Thurs 12.00-15.00, Tel. 276 9610, tyy-kanslia[at]utu.fi
• Subject associations bring students of the same field together. TYY also has many student organisations: www.tyy.fi/in-english/sub-organisations

 

Help with Developing Your Study Skill

• Together with the study psychologist, you can search for alternative solutions to more serious situations that may occur in your studies. Appointments by e-mail: opintopsykologi[at]utu.fi

Guidance for Students With Disabilities

• Advisor on Disability Issues, Ms Paula Pietilä. Tel 333 6235, vammaisasiamies[at]utu.fi

 

Computing Services

• User names and passwords: Computing Centre, Assistentinkatu 5, Educarium, 4th floor, help desk hours Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00, tunnukset[at]utu.fi
• General technical support, problems: pulmalinja[at]utu.fi, Tel. 333 6000

 

Library Skills

• Libraries, information resources and information retrieval: http://library.utu.fi, library@utu.fi

 

Legal Protection of Students

• Guide to student rights: www.utu.fi/infoguide

 

Legal Advice

• A legal adviser is reachable at the TYY office (tel. 276 9614) on Tuesdays at 18.00-19.00
• Municipal Legal Aid office in Turku: www.oikeus.fi/20629.htm