Tampere Universities
Tampere Universities
Tampere University
The University was created in 2019 through a merger between the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. Tampere University is a multidisciplinary research university offering degree programmes at all academic levels.
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) is one of the largest and most popular universities of applied sciences in Finland. Our strengths are multidisciplinary education, creativity, and a strong international dimension. TAMK is a higher education institution oriented towards working life and RDI co-operation.
Higher education system in Finland
The Finnish higher education system consists of two complementary sectors: universities (yliopisto) and universities of applied sciences (ammattikorkeakoulu).
The mission of universities is to conduct scientific research and provide education based on it. Universities, which provide higher scientific and artistic education, award Bachelor's and Master's degrees as well as postgraduate degrees, i.e. licentiate and doctoral degrees. The normative duration of studies for a Bachelor’s degree at a university is three years and for a Master’s degree an additional two years.
Universities of applied sciences offer more practical education that aims to respond to the needs of the labour market.Universities of applied sciences award Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees. The completion of a degree at a university of applied sciences usually takes between 3.5 and 4.5 years. The requirement for Master's studies at a university of applied sciences is a Bachelors' degree or another appropriate degree and at least two years of work experience after the completion of the previous degree.
Services for the university community
SportUni: Best University Sport at the Lowest Price
SportUni provides high quality and versatile sport services for students and personnel of Tampere Universities. You can use three campuses’ services for just one affordable fee!
Tampere University Library supports with its services Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences studies, teaching, and research. We are an open science Library for all.
Services for immigrants - SIMHE
The SIMHE services offer higher education guidance, counselling and support for immigrants living in Finland.
