Tampere University is a merger of the former Tampere University of Technology and the University of Tampere. University of Tampere was first established in 1925 and Tampere University of Technology in 1965. Thus, Tampere University has many decades’ experience in educating university students.
We educate the shapers of the future – individuals who understand people, identify technological opportunities and are accustomed to the culture of cooperation already upon graduation.
Students can plan their studies flexibly and complete them within the target time. They have access to up-to-date information on the progress of their studies and the level of their skills. Doctoral training and research careers provide the basis for academic excellence.
All degrees include joint thematic learning outcomes related to digitalisation, internationality, communication skills, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Research at Tampere University focuses especially on topics related to technology, health and society. Numerous research groups and networks operate in our community conducting multidisciplinary and diverse studies across organisational boundaries.
The research undertaken at our Centres of Excellences (CoE) ranges from game culture studies to tumour genetics.Â
Our missions in research, development and innovation are to maintain a just and participatory society, to promote health and well-being for all sections of the population, to build efficient and safe environments, and to ensure that social responsibility is respected also in the turmoil caused by digitalisation and the transformation of work.Our Career Services act as a contact point between the university and working life, offering career planning and job seeking services for Tampere University degree students and graduates.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsTampere University organises a welcome week for all new international students at the beginning of each semester. The welcome week includes information on studies, practicalities related to the arrival in Finland, university services, and activities of the student union.
As an international student, you are also given a student tutor - a local student to guide you in the process of moving to a new country and university. Student tutors will be in touch with you already before your arrival and will help you with practical problems and ease your way into the university community.
Finnish universities do not have on-campus dormitories. In larger cities, there are apartments rented for students by a housing foundation. Housing for students in Tampere is administrated by the Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS). TOAS offers high-quality dorm rooms at a student-friendly price. The flats are mainly situated within a walking distance from the University campuses.Â
Opiskelijan Tampere (Student's Tampere) is a non-profit organization providing INT Housing accommodation for students studying in Tampere during the autumn semester.Â
Tampere University Library is an open academic library supporting with its services studying, teaching and research at Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
The library stocks a wide range of digital resources, including electronic journals, books and databases. The print collection comprise large volumes, mainly in the fields of science and technology.
All Tampere University students receive an user account whcih will give access to the of the electronic services of Tampere University, e.g. Windows workstations, email and home directory, printing and copying, Moodle, wireless network at campuses and so on.
Health care services for Bachelor’s and Master’s level degree students are provided by the Finnish Student Health Service, FSHS (in Finnish: Ylioppilaiden terveydenhoitosäätiö, YTHS). FSHS runs Health Centres in 13 university cities. To use these services, you must have a valid student card.
Tampere is known for its active student life. Students are involved in many cultural events, they organise events and in general keep the wheels moving. There are close to 40,000 students in Tampere and they definitely make their presence felt! Tampere is an excellent city for studying and almost every fifth person living in Tampere is a student. According to several national surveys, Tampere is the most popular city to live and study in Finland.
Our Campuses provide services and flexible spaces in three different locations: City Centre, Kauppi and Hervanta.Â
SportUni offers access to diverse sports facilities, such as gyms, group exercise studios and indoor and outdoor courts on all three campuses. University maintains extensive and modern facilities for sport and exercise. In addition, there are popular student sports clubs that are a good way to meet like-minded students.
Tampere University has a very active student union. All Bachelor and Master level degree students are members of the Union and are entitled to a number of student benefits, for example discounts in the national and local public transport.
The Student Union is also active in the university, and students have a right defined by law to take part in the university governance. The student union also has various clubs and societies, which organise activities from student parties to board game nights and excursions to development aid.ÂMy studies are ongoing.The programs and courses are nicely organised and more of a practical based which I think is the best aspect.
The university provides many possibilities to students to choose their courses. The facilities are good and there is a spacious library with plenty of space for studying.
The university and city of Tampere are absolutely amazing. The level of education is of fantastic quality, but at the same time the courses are flexible and you have control over your university course schedule. University lecturers are very open and easy to contact and ask for advice from. I have been able to get great advice on my master's thesis and university courses,...