Apply for Professional Teacher Education – 2027 Application Information and Admission Criteria Published
Are you interested in becoming a professional teacher or guidance counsellor? The application information and admission criteria for HAMK’s professional teacher education programmes starting in 2027 have now been published. The application period is 7–21 January 2027.
HAMK School of Professional Teacher Education offers two programmes in English: International Professional Teacher Education and Professional Guidance Counsellor Education. The programmes provide an opportunity to develop your expertise in teaching and guidance and gain qualifications for working in the Finnish education sector.
The application period for both programmes is 7 – 21 January 2027.
International Professional Teacher Education
Professional Teacher Education is aimed at those planning to teach, or currently teaching, in vocational institutions or universities of applied sciences in Finland. The studies focus on teaching, learning and guidance in diverse learning environments.
The programme consists of 60 credits of teacher’s pedagogical studies, which provide a formal pedagogical qualification for teaching in Finland. The programme in English will be organised entirely online.
20 new students will be selected for professional teacher education programme in English. More study places are available in Finnish study groups. Applicants should have the skills equivalent to level B2 to complete the studies in the language of instruction.
The eligibility requirements depend on the applicant’s educational background and work experience. The detailed admission criteria is found on the Studyinfo website.
If you have completed a teacher education qualification abroad and, according to a recognition decision by the Finnish National Agency for Education, are required to undertake supplementary studies to obtain the equivalent qualification in Finland, you can complete them in the International Professional Teacher Education programme.
Professional Guidance Counsellor Education
Professional guidance counsellor education is intended for qualified teachers who want to develop their competence in guidance and counselling. The studies provide a broad foundation for study and career counselling and the qualification to work as a guidance counsellor at different levels of education.
The admission criteria have been published and it has been revised for the 2027 application round. Detailed admission criteria for professional guidance counsellor education is found on the Studyinfo website. Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the admission and eligibility criteria before applying.
In 2027, HAMK will select 12 new students for Professional Guidance Counsellor Education in English.
Professional teacher education programmes at HAMK
The next application period for the training is from January 7 to January 21, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Studyinfo Service.
HAMK has two programmes available in English:
- International Professional Teacher Education is aimed at those who wish to complete their pedagogical qualification in English. Applicants are generally required to have a higher education degree and work experience and expertise in their own professional field.
- Professional Guidance Counsellor Education is postgraduate programme for teachers. A teacher’s pedagogical qualification is one of the eligibility requirements.
Both programmes in English are conducted online.
Learn more about our programmes:
You can find more information about the programmes, admission criteria and applying on HAMK’s website. Below you will find links to each programme’s pages. We are also happy to answer any questions about applying.
Further information
We will be organising application information webinars in January about applying. Please check our website for announcements of the dates.
Admission Services of School of Professional Teacher Education
Ask about applying to our teacher education programmes
opehaku@hamk.fi
