Guidance and support

At Metropolia, we are here for you – to support, listen, and walk alongside you when you need guidance with personal study planning or help with problems in learning, wellbeing, or health-related matters.

Support and Guidance for Your Studies

Metropolia offers a wide range of support and guidance throughout your studies. Below you'll find key services and their content – explore and make the most of them! 

Study guidance

You have the right to personal study guidance throughout your studies. On the Study Guidance page, you'll find information about the guidance services available at Metropolia. 

Career guidance

Career guidance supports you throughout your studies and helps you recognise your strengths and build your path towards working life and professional expertise. At Metropolia, career counselling is integrated into your studies and provided in many different forms as part of the overall guidance practices. Read more about career guidance.

Study skills

Would you like to improve your study skills? This page provides tips for more effective studying and introduces you to peer support groups, learning materials, and webinars.

Individual study arrangements

Are your studies not progressing as planned? Do you face significant challenges in learning? Do you need support due to a learning difficulty, sensory impairment, or another reason? This page provides information on how to apply for individual study arrangements to support your learning.

Health care services

Are you looking for services related to general health, mental health, or oral health? The Health services page gives you information on the available services and how to access them.

Support for student wellbeing

Metropolia's study psychologists, student welfare officers, study coaches, and campus chaplains offer individual guidance related to well-being and coping. The page also includes information on support provided by external organizations and various resources to promote your well-being. Read more about support for student wellbeing

Peer support

At Metropolia, you can seek peer support throughout your study journey. Through peer support, you can gain understanding and tools for your daily student life. Peer support also enhances learning and motivation through collaboration.

Events supporting studying and wellbeing

On Events supporting studying and wellbeing page, you’ll find a collection of various wellbeing events, courses, and groups. These opportunities are designed to support you in your daily student life. We’re here to help you discover smoother ways to learn, study, and feel well.

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