Apply to Tampere University
Welcome new students!
Did you get a study place with us? Check out our Student's Guide, where you can find important information for your studies.
Explore our degree programmes and come study with us!
Application period to our bachelor's programmes starts 8 January 2025, and master's programmes 11 December 2024. Get to know our diverse and internationally competitive programmes and prepare yourself to applying to one of the most student friendly city in Finland, Tampere!
What makes Tampere attractive to students?
Tampere has been ranked No. 2 (2024, Studentum.fi) in the survey of the best study places in Finland. Tampere is the third largest municipality and the second largest urban area in Finland with over 255,050 inhabitants (2023). Tampere offers you plenty of choices for free time activities, events and live music year around. The central location of all our campuses allows you to commute by tram, by bike or on foot. Read more about studying with us or chat with our students!
Applying to our Degree Programmes
Bachelor's programmes
Discover our bachelor’s programmes and carefully read through the detailed admissions instructions before submitting your application.
Master's programmes
On the website you will find application instructions and important information on how to apply to Tampere University Master’s Programmes conducted in English.
Doctoral programmes
The application process takes place through the university’s doctoral programmes. Carefully read through the admissions requirements for your doctoral programme.
More information
Admissions Services
If you have general questions regarding student selection, applying or entrance exams, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions services!
Student Affairs Office
Our student affairs office helps you in questions regarding e.g. study right issues and open university studies. If you are not sure whom to contact, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Meet us
Do you want to learn more about Tampere University, our study opportunities and how to apply? Our staff and students participate in both offline and online study fairs. Come to meet us!
Exchange Studies
Tampere University welcomes you to study with us for a semester or two as an exchange student!
Get to know us and the city of Tampere
Financing your studies
Planning a budget for your studies is important as all the students at Tampere University must fund their studies and living expenses themselves. Find out more information on tuition fees, scholarships and living costs.
Apply to other studies
Open University studies
Open University studies are mainly targeted for those already living in Finland. Many courses have continuous application. The application periods vary, so please check the details in the course information. Browse our course offering and read how to apply
Have you completed your higher education degree abroad?
Eligibility and qualification studies are for people who have earned their degree at a foreign university and need further studies to qualify for a job that requires a higher education degree in Finland or for entering a regulated profession.
Did you graduate from Tampere University?
Further guidelines on Tampere University's studies for alumni are available on the Studies for Alumni page.
Are you a degree or exchange student at TAMK or PoLAMK?
As an enrolled degree or exchange student at Tampere Universities community or the Police University College of Finland, you can also get additional education from another university.
