Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The goal of the course is for the student to get an exciting start to his studies at TAMK.

After completing the course, the student:
- get information about how to study at the university
- understand where the motivation for higher education comes from
- understand the importance of study ability and own resources for success in studies
- identify study ability and services that support learning and well-being
- know the key factors related to a student's life, such as financial planning
- know what TAMK and Tampere offer students
- knows how to enjoy the opportunities of student life in Tampere

Content (course unit)

Welcome to TAMK
What motivates me in higher education
Studying at a university of applied sciences
Study ability and own resources
Welfare services
How to study at university
Thinking skills and growth in expertise
Tampere as a study city

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved: The student has demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes of the course.

Failed: The student has not demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes.

Location and time

This course is not available in English. The same learning outcomes are achieved through the course Orientation Course for International Students, which you can find through Moodle.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Self learning and learning tasks.

Learning materials

All the materials you find in Moodle "Orientation Course for International Students"

Student workload

1 credit is 27 hours student work.