Professional Teacher & Guidance Counsellor Education
Change the future – Become a teacher or guidance counsellor!
As a professional teacher and guidance counsellor you do significant work with students. We provide you with excellent tools for your career and offer additional and continuing education along your journey.
Change the future – study to become a teacher or guidance counsellor!
Are you interested in a new career in education? Study to become a professional teacher! Or if you already are a teacher, study further and get guidance counsellor’s qualifications! The application period for teacher education programmes is held nationwide every January.
Next application period is from 8 to 22 January, 2025.
Applications are not accepted outside the application period. The application forms are available only during the application period at the Studyinfo (Opintopolku) service.
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Our Programmes:
International Professional Teacher Education
Professional Guidance Counsellor Education
Studying with us:
In HAMK, starting your studies and the learning process itself is a clear and enjoyable experience. Explore the guide for students in professional teacher education programmes, where you’ll find more detailed information about studying:
HAMK’s Teacher Education
We have been educating teachers for over 60 years, providing strong preparation for the work of a professional teacher as well as further studies to become a special education teacher or a career counselor. HAMK has consistently been an attractive choice for those aspiring to become teachers, often selected based on recommendations from former students and colleagues.
According to the Finnish National Agency for Education’s statistical service, Vipunen, HAMK has boasted the best graduation rates in Finland between 2017 and 2023. This means that students starting their studies with us tend to graduate more frequently compared to other higher education institutions.
In 2024, HAMK admitted 360 students for professional teacher education, 57 for special needs teacher education, and 55 for guidance counsellor education.