Study abroad as an exchange student in Finland! In this exchange program you will enroll directly in courses at Tampere University. This program offers courses taught in English or Finnish in a variety of formats for study (short courses, intensive courses, and reading examinations) in most fields of the social sciences, selected fields of the humanities, business, IT, and journalism. International studies is a particular focus. Tampere University is the second largest university in Finland. There are three campuses: the city centre campus (humanities, social sciences, and languages), the Kauppi campus (biotechnology courses), and the Hervanta campus (information technology courses). Visit the TAU wesbite to learn more about Tampere's multiple campuses.
There are many opportunities and support services available to exchange students, such as academic advising and counseling. Additionally, a student tutor is assigned to all international Bachelor and Master students. Your tutor is a fellow student who has volunteered to help you during your first weeks. There is also a great exercise facility, called SportUni that provides high-quality, versatile and equal sports services for university students. Students will receive a student card which entitles both Bachelor’s and Master’s level students to Student Union services and special student benefits. In addition, the student card gets you significant discounts on trains, long distance bus fares, and in a number of museums, theatres, concerts and shops.
Tampere, a city of green parks and clean water, lies on an isthmus between two lakes, on the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids. Once a center of industry, textile and paper manufacturing, Tampere is now the hub of the IT industries. The largest inland city in the Nordic countries, Tampere offers many cultural attractions, including theater, film, music festivals and museums, as well as an adventure park consisting of seven attractions: Aquarium, Planetarium, Observation Tower, Art Museum and children’s zoo.
Housing Scholarship
In some cases, Tampere University may be able to award up to four complete housing scholarships for UO students every year. Each scholarship is valid for one semester. There is no extra application process.
Should the housing scholarship be available, nominated students will receive the scholarship automatically. Students enrolling for the academic year may be offered a housing scholarship for two semesters. Tampere cannot guarantee that the housing scholarship will be available to all UO applicants every year.