Would you like to become a tutor for new students? Have you considered applying to be a tutor? If you said yes, we have great news for you! Application period for all tutoring forms are now open!
Tutoring brings new friendships and amazing experiences. You can get valuable experience about group leading and working with different people by being a tutor. By applying to become a tutor, you’ll also earn a stamp in your Tursaspassi, and once the tutoring period is completed, you’ll be rewarded with study credits.
Join us in the wonderful world of tutoring!
Apply for january tutoring
Apply to become tutor for students who start their studies in January 2027!
For January we are looking for:
- Degree tutors
- International tutors for exchange students
- Multiform learning group’s tutors (Finnish)
- Peer tutors (Finnish)
Application period for January tutoring is open until 31.10.2026.
Apply for august tutoring
Apply to become tutor for students who start their studies in August 2027!
For August we are looking for:
- Degree tutors
- Multiform learning group’s tutors (Finnish)
- Peer tutors (Finnish)
- Online tutoring (Finnish, Tietojenkäsittely)
Application period for January tutoring is open until 6.11.2026.
Tutoring faq
How much time does tutoring take?
You receive 4 credits (ECTS) for tutoring (2 credits for international tutoring), and the workload for tutoring and tutor training is scaled accordingly. The orientation period at the beginning takes up the most time; after that, tutors are expected to maintain monthly contact of some sort with their freshers (tursas) and fill in a tutor diary. You can definetly be a tutor alongside of studies and working.
Who can apply for tutoring?
All TAMK degree students can apply for tutoring. No previous experience needed!
How many study credits do you get for tutoring?
You get 4 credits for tutoring, except for international tutoring you can get 2 credits.
How are tutors selected?
Tutors starting in January are selected based on applications, and tutors starting in August are selected based on interviews.
When will I find out if I’ve been selected as a tutor?
All selected tutors will be notified as soon as decisions have been made. January tutors will receive information by 2.11.2026, at the latest.
Is it worth applying if I’m not an extrovert?
A tutor does not need to fit a specific box. You can be a tutor even if you are not the loudest person in the room. So go ahead and apply!
Can I apply to become a tutor in my third year of studies?
Yes! All TAMK degree students can apply to be tutors. Please note, however, that the credits are only awarded after the tutoring year is completed.
Can I apply to become a tutor again if I’ve already been one before?
The answer to this is: yes, you can! Do keep in mind that you can only receive the credits once, with the exception of international tutoring, where you receive credits even if you have previously been a peer, multiform-, or online tutor.
What’s the difference between the different types of tutoring?
Peer tutoring and degree tutoring are practically the same thing, but degree tutoring is for English-taught degree programmes. International tutoring is slightly lighter and lasts for only half a year.
What is the difference between january and august tutoring?
You can see the differences from this picture:
International tutoring faq
How many exchange students does each international tutor look after?
It varies somewhat from year to year; typically, there are 3–7 exchange students per tutor.
Do I need Finnish speaking skills?
Your English does not need to be exceptionally strong, but you must be able to communicate fluently enough in English. Finnish is not required in the training sessions or in the tutoring itself.
How does international tutoring differ from other types of tutoring?
International tutoring lasts for a shorter time, involves fewer training sessions, and uses a slightly different Tutors journal.
Can I influence which students I’m assigned to tutor?
Unfortunately no; a large number of exchange students arrive annually, and making special arrangements would take a lot of time.