Applying to Tampere University Master’s Programmes
On this website you will find instructions and important information on how to apply to the Tampere University master’s programmes conducted in English. The application period for master’s programmes conducted in English with studies starting in autumn 2025 begins on 11 December 2024 at 8.00 (UTC+2) and ends 3 January 2025 at 15.00 (UTC+2). Applications are submitted in the national electronic application service at Studyinfo.fi, which is the official and up-to-date website with all the information about programmes leading to a degree in Finland.
Admission timeline 2025
| Application period | 11 Dec 2024 – 3 Jan 2025 at 15.00 UTC+2 |
| Attachment deadline | 10 Jan 2025 at 15.00 UTC+2 |
| Admission results | By mid-April 2025 |
| Deadline to accept study place and Early bird offer | 25 April 2025 |
| Deadline to appeal admission decision | 25 April 2025 |
| Deadline to accept study place and possible scholarship | 9 May 2025 |
| Deadline for submitting officially certified / legalised documents (when applying with completed degree) | 30 May 2025 at 15.00 UTC+3 |
| Conditions of acceptance removed, or study place offer rescinded (when applying with completed degree) | by mid-June (tba) |
| Accept study place offer and pay full tuition fee | 10 July 2025 at 15.00 UTC+3 |
| Deadline for confirmation of graduation and officially certified / legalised documents and (when graduating in spring 2025) to have conditions of acceptance removed | 18 Aug 2025 |
Admissions step-by-step checklist
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Check the eligibility criteria
Check the general eligibility and programme-specific eligibility criteria of the programme/s you wish to apply to. You are allowed to apply to two (2) programmes at the same time.
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Read the instructions
Read through the instructions on how to apply and start preparing your application documents as early as possible.
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Examine the language requirements
Take a language test if required, please see the language requirements.
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Fill in the application
When the application period begins, fill in the online application form at Studyinfo.fi and upload all the required attachments to your application. The application period begins on 11 December 2024 at 8.00 (UTC+2) and ends on 3 January 2025 at 15.00 (UTC+2). The online application form will be available only during the application period.
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If applying for a scholarship
You can apply for a scholarship on the application form.
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Upload attachments
All attachments must be uploaded by 10 Jan 2025 at 15.00 UTC+2. Missing documents will result in a rejection of the application. You are not required to send your officially certified documents at this time.
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Wait for the results
Wait for the admission results to be announced by mid-April.
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Accept the offer and submit officially certified documents
If you are offered a study place, remember to accept it by the given deadline. All accepted applicants will be required to submit officially certified or legalized educational documents by 30 May 2025, with the following exceptions:
- applicants graduating in the spring of 2025
- applicants who have already submitted officially certified or legalised educational documents
- applicants applying with a Finnish higher education degree, that is verifiable on the Finnish national database.
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Pay the tuition fee
Pay the tuition fee, if required
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Prepare for arrival
Start preparing for your arrival in Finland well in advance.
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Register as a student
Register as a student and join the Tampere University community when the studies start in August 2025!
Meet us
Would you like to meet us online? Our staff and students participate in online study fairs and organise information sessions where prospective students can get detailed information about studies, application requirements, scholarships and so on. You are more than welcome to attend these events and chat with us online!
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