Do you want to make an impact by sharing what it is like to move to Finland and study at Arcada? Are you proud of Arcada as your choice of study place? Then make sure you apply to our international student ambassador programme!
As a student ambassador, you play a key role in promoting our English-taught degree programmes to future international students. All ambassadors commit to the ambassadorship for a full year (January–December).
Why should I become a student ambassador?
As an ambassador, you do not just support future students, but you also get to grow as a person and develop various skills. The programme gives you the chance to:
- Make a real impact on Arcada’s student recruitment and see how marketing and communication work in practice
- Sharpen your communication, public speaking and leadership skills
- Expand your professional and social network in Finland and beyond
- Gain concrete work experience that looks great on your CV and is valued by future employers.
You will also get:
- €100 and an Arcada sweater
- An ambassador certificate upon your own request.
Ambassador testimonials
Hussein
"I was motivated to become an Arcada student ambassador because I wanted to support new and prospective students during an important transition in their lives. As an international student myself, I remember how valuable it was to receive guidance from current students who understood both academic life and everyday living in Finland. The ambassador role gave me a meaningful opportunity to represent Arcada, share real student experiences, and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive study environment. Arcada’s strong focus on internationalisation, student support, and applied learning made the role especially appealing, as it allowed me to act as a bridge between the university and future students considering Arcada as their study destination.
What I have enjoyed most is interacting with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and being able to support them with honest, practical insights about studying at Arcada. I gained valuable communication and presentation skills through events, student guidance, and collaborative activities, while also strengthening my confidence in representing an academic institution.
The experience taught me how to communicate clearly, work responsibly in a representative role, and contribute positively to Arcada’s student community. Overall, the ambassadorship has been a rewarding experience that has enhanced both my personal development and my professional skills."
Maddy
"I became an Arcada ambassador, because I wanted to meet new people, build my profile and get more experience, and this felt like the perfect way to do it. Becoming an ambassador has helped me connect with student life in Finland more quickly and feel truly part of the community
I’ve really enjoyed improving my communication skills and becoming more confident both in front of the camera and in front of an audience. Creating content has been a fun way to express myself, my creativity and share my everyday life at Arcada."
What does Arcada's student ambassador programme entail?
Arcada’s international ambassadors help future students get a real and honest picture of life at Arcada and in Finland. You welcome prospective students, answer their questions, and share your own experiences of studying here.
We involve a diverse group of students so that different backgrounds and stories are represented. The ambassador programme helps Arcada reach and support new applicants in choosing Arcada, while you build valuable skills and connect with people from all over the world.
What am I expected to do as a student ambassador in practice?
As an international ambassador, most of your work happens online. Together with Arcada’s International Marketing Specialist you agree on what you will do and when, so that the role fits your studies.
In this role, you will:
- Join a kick-off and training session, where you get to know the other ambassadors and prepare for the year. At the kick-off, you will get an Arcada sweater to wear with pride.
All ambassadors should complete a minimum of five tasks. During the year you may:
- Represent Arcada at an event, e.g. host a study visit on campus (with a presentation and campus tour), answer questions about student life at a webinar, or take part in an online Q&A session with newly admitted students.
- Share your own story in a blog post on Arcada’s channels.
- Create your own content, such as a post or reel on Instagram, about student life at Arcada and your everyday experiences.
- Work together with the other ambassadors to co-create shared pieces of content, for example a joint reel, carousel post or story series.
You do not need advanced design or video editing skills to be an ambassador – simple, authentic content made with your phone is more than enough. We care more about your voice and your perspective than perfect graphics.
Payment
Your time and contribution as an ambassador matter to us. When you complete the activities that you have agreed on, you will receive €100.
If you choose to take on additional ambassador tasks beyond the agreed ones, you can also receive an extra €20 per task.
How can I become a student ambassador?
The application is now open! Learn more in the post on Start and apply by 5 January 2026 .