Mentoring programme for students
This program is not about reaching a point, but it is more about being on a journey and always progressing.
The Oulu University Mentoring Programme connects students and working-life experts and gives you tools, tips and ideas for your own career planning. During the programme you will get your own mentor, who already has years of experience from working-life. During our programme, you will get to know each other, set up meetings and discuss themes around working life, career, job-hunting and future options and visions, according to your own needs.
When I started the programme, I thought it was a sign of weakness, but in the end I realized that it was a sign of me caring for my future and me wanting to plan my career.
During mentoring you will find and learn how to talk about your own strenghts and goals. You will get information and guidance on how to reach them. At the heart of the programme are the one-on-one meetings between you and the mentor, but you will also get to grow your network with other students and mentors in the programme.
Mentoring is a shared experience between a mentor and student, but also networking with a broader community.
During the programme we will organize networking events, where you get to discuss with other programme participants. The mentoring team will support you throughout your experience.
You can participate in the Mentoring programme if you a Master degree -student at Oulu University.
The application period of the Mentoring Programme 2025-2026 is 15.9. - 30.9.2025!
You can apply to Mentoring Programme from the link below (it will open on 15th September). When you have filled in the electronical application form, you are in the selection process! This year the students will apply first, the mentors after that. This way we ensure, that the best possible matches of student-mentor pairs are made!
We take 50 mentoring pairs in the programme (25 student from international Master programmes and 25 from Finnish Master programmes). The students are selected in the programme based on their application forms, motivationa and the stage of their studies. Thus, please fill in your application form carefully!
The first stage in the application process is a group interview. Please select the date of the interview already on the application sheet! Please take up the date of your group interview! The group interview is a mandatory part of our application process. The next step after the group interview is the matching stage. During this stage our mentoring team will match mentors and students as pairs, based on the applications.
A quick check-up, before you start filling in the application. Are you...
- Master Degree student
- Oulu university student
- motivated to learn about yourself
- open to feedback
- ready to act according to the principals of mutual respect and trust
- prepared to plan meetings with your mentor and think about your future
- ready to commit
Did you answer yes to all? Click here to apply!
Do you already have a mentor in your mind? That's great, because you can also find your own mentor! In the application form there is a place for your own suggestion. However, please notice that the final selection and matching is done by our mentoring team.
Do you still have questions in your mind? Do not hesitate to contact Salla salla.herrala@oulu.fi) and Iina (Iina.Tolonen(at)oulu.fi.
You can also come to visit us at Career Centre (YT101) during its opening hours. Our career councellors are happy to talk to you about the Mentoring programme or any career related matters!