History
The University was created in 2019 through a merger between the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. Almost all internationally recognised fields of study are represented in this university.
Education
Science education inspires learners to explore research-based knowledge and develop an understanding of the importance of science and the scientific process across different disciplines. It aims to enhance scientific literacy and related competencies among children and young people.
They offer degree programmes at all academic levels, from Bachelor's to Doctoral degrees.
Research
Tampere University brings together research expertise spanning a broad spectrum of disciplines relating to technology, health and society. Their Centres of Excellence carry out body-on-chip research and study game cultures, among other things. The University is home to more than 100 active research groups and centres, and we have countless research projects underway.
Career
The Career Services at Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences will help your organisation in connecting the right talents and finding the best forms of student cooperation.
Student services
At Tampere University’s Student Affairs Office, they give advice on practical study-related matters. They help you with, e.g., the following queries:
- Study rights
- Degree students’ registration for the academic year
- Changes of personal details
- General study counselling for Open University studies and for starting the studies
Housing services
Tampere universities do not own student dormitories nor are there any on-campus dormitories in Tampere. The main student housing providers for students is Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS). TOAS offers high-quality dorm rooms at a student-friendly price including free internet and other fairly priced services (car sharing, car park, TOAS gyms).
Library services
Tampere University Library produces library and information services for students, researchers and staff of the Tampere higher education community. The Library also serves customers outside the academic community. Library services are provided at four locations.
ICT services
Students’ TUNI accounts are created and maintained based on their personal data that is stored in the student records. Your TUNI username and password will allow you to access, for example, the following services:
- computer labs
- printing and copying
- wireless network for personal laptops
- student's desktop
- Moodle
- intranet
Medical services
Student health care services are provided by the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS). The FSHS responsibility is to provide students with health and medical care services, to promote students’ health and ability to study, and to promote the well-being of the study environment and student community.
Campus life
Tampere University operates at three campuses in Tampere and also at the University Consortiums of Seinäjoki and Pori.
- City centre campus offers research and teaching in humanities, business studies and economics, educational science, psychology, political science, communication sciences and social sciences.
- Hervanta campus offers research and teaching in natural sciences, engineering, architecture and health technology.
- The Kauppi campus is located near the Tampere University Hospital. It is the home base for medicine and life sciences.
Sports facilities
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. They have almost over 60 group exercise classes a week, ball games from badminton to team sports, sport courses, well equipped indoor and outdoor gyms, Personal Trainer services and lot more!
Student clubs
Student life at Tampere University is not just about studying. It is also about peer networking, having fun and spending time with your fellow students. The student union TREY, the student associations and the city of Tampere provide many extracurricular activities where you can easily find like-minded people and quickly get settled in Tampere. Join the active student community, Tampere awaits you!
Tampere University of Applied Sciences Overview
Tampere University of Applied Sciences Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 15.1% Finland
Top 23.3% Worldwide
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World University Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 301 | 301 | - |
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Tampere University of Applied Sciences Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Finland Country
Tampere City
Tampere University of Applied Sciences Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 40 Reviews
- 4 Star 42 Reviews
- 3 Star 13 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.0
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Admission Process 4.3
- Quality of Student Life 4.5
Great life experience
TAMK has been once of a lifetime experiences. One of those you can't forget at all. This includes the erasmus lifestyle, the education infrastructure, the city.. This was great. I'm sorry I was not able to give more in academic terms, but everything I've learned here during the social and personal life is UNVALUABLE.
Best experience of my life
Everyone should experience something like this once in their life
well supervised
All of my classes were very clear and easy to understand, with dedicated and motivated instructors. We receive genuine support, and the instructors are truly inspiring and encouraging. The lab facilities are excellent, and we are well supervised during experiments.
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