CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025, INDIA

Tel : +91-44-2235 8676 (D) : +91-44-2235 8561 (O) Prof. G. NAGARAJAN Email : [email protected] DIRECTOR URL : http://www.annauniv.edu/cir

Circular252/CIR/2020 Date : 26.03.2021

CIRCULAR

One of our MoU Institutions, Tampere University, Finland is offering an exchange program for autumn semester 2021. Interested students of Anna University, Chennai (CEG, ACT, SAP and MIT campuses) can apply for this exchange Program. The details pertaining to this autumn semester 2021 (Aug to Dec) is available at the following weblink :  www.tuni.fi/exchange  www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/tampere-university-students-guide/exchange

Interested students can send their detailed application with their Bio-Data forwarded from their Head of the Department to the Director, Centre for International Relations, Anna University, Chennai 600 025 on or before 12th April 2021. Interested students can apply as early as possible well before the last date. Selected students should get prior permission from the respective departments and the Centre for Academic Courses. The flyer and other details are given on the next page.

DIRECTOR To All Deans of campuses All Directors and HODs (With a request to display on notice board) PS to Vice Chancellor PA to Registrar Tampere University City centre, Hervanta and Kauppi campuses academic year 2021-2022

International Mobility Services

• Full name of the institution: Tampere University • Erasmus+ code: SF TAMPERE17 • Contact us: [email protected] • Exchange coordinators: www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/international-mobility-services • Application instructions: www.tuni.fi/exchange • Student’s Guide: www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/tau-exchange • Mailing address: International Mobility Services, 33014 Tampere University • Visiting address: Kalevantie 4, 33100 Tampere • University merger: University of Tampere (UTA) merged with Tampere University of Technology (TUT) creating a new Tampere University in January 2019. Please note that @tut.fi and @uta.fi email addresses are not in use anymore; Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) is a separate higher education institution and not a part of the university

Nomination periods and application deadlines

Time of Nomination period Application deadline exchange studies

Autumn semester 2021 (Aug–Dec) or 1 Mar – 15 Apr 2021 30 Apr 2021 whole academic year 2021–2022 (Aug–May)

Spring semester 2022 15 Aug– 30 Sept 2021 15 Oct 2021 (Jan–May)

We only accept online nominations. The link to the online application form will be sent to the nominated students by email. Campuses at Tampere University

Tampere University has three campuses: in the city centre, Hervanta and Kauppi in Tampere. The city centre campus is a hub for education, business and management studies, natural sciences, life sciences, politics, communication, and social sciences. Hervanta campus and the surrounding area constitute a major technology hub and is a main campus for engineering students. The Kauppi campus is located near the Tampere University Hospital and is the home base for medicine and health sciences. Read more: Campuses at Tampere University

Language requirements

The required level of knowledge of English is B2, however, in the Degree Programme in Languages, Specialisation in English Language, the required level of English is C1. For more details and exceptions, please see the How to apply instructions.

Courses and restrictions

Tampere University offers a wide range of study options for incoming exchange students. Some field-specific restrictions may apply, e.g. architecture, medicine, theatre arts. Exchange students can choose courses from different faculties and units according to their own interests if they meet the course prerequisites.

Incoming Erasmus students are expected to select the majority of courses in the subject fields stated in the respective IIAs.

Student’s Guide for incoming exchange students

More information about the academic system, grading, student housing, living costs, Welcome Week and our tutoring programme is available at the Student’s Guide.

Unleash your potential! Exchange studies Welcome to Finland’s most attractive university!

The University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology have joined forces to create a new model for higher education in Finland. The new Tampere University together with Tampere University of Applied Sciences constitute Finland’s most diverse higher education community, which began its operations on 1 January 2019.

As the new Tampere University, we offer a broad range of opportunities to join and pursue your exchange studies within our community. We are known for our advanced pedagogical expertise. Our global digital campus, personalised instruction and high-quality physical learning environments provide you a seamless learning experience.

2 We have three vibrant campuses in Tampere, a city that provides an outstanding living environment for students.

Broad range of opportunities Application deadlines:

30 April for autumn semester and full academic year 15 October for spring semester only More information: tuni.fi/exchange

At Tampere University you can create a unique study experience to meet your interests. As an exchange student, you have a wide variety of courses from different degree programmes and faculties to choose from (please note that some restrictions may apply). With us you can also take a peek into Finnishness on our courses in the Finnish language, available from beginner to advanced level. To add an extra flavour of interculturality to your study programme, join the intercultural communication courses offered by our Language Centre.

3 What’s your plan going to be?

Faculty of Built Environment Faculty of Management and • architecture (limited acceptance) Business • civil engineering • administrative studies • business studies Faculty of Education and Culture • industrial engineering and • early childhood education management • life long learning education • information and knowledge • teacher education management • politics Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty of Medicine and Health • automation engineering Technology • environmental, energy and • biotechnology and biomedical bioengineering engineering • mechanical engineering • biomedical sciences and • materials science engineering • chemistry and engineering • biomedical technology physics • medicine (limited acceptance)

Faculty of Information Technology Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication Sciences • health sciences • communication • history • journalism • literary studies • information studies • logopedics • media studies • philosophy • computer sciences • psychology • electrical engineering • social sciences • languages, translation studies • social work • mathematics and statistics • theatre studies

4 Together we are greater

Student mobility Tutors Tampere University is proud To make you feel at home we will to have more than 500 partner assign you a student tutor. Tutors universities across the world. We are fellow students and they will are proud to receive almost 1,000 be happy to give you a piece of exchange students annually. advice before and upon your arrival in Tampere. Academic calendar During the autumn semester, Sports services teaching is organised from late High-quality and versatile sports August until late December. services are provided by SportUni. The spring semester starts in early SportUni gives you the opportunity January and teaching continues to participate in various physical until late May. activities of varying levels of intensity. Read more: sportuni.fi Welcome Week A Welcome Week is offered in Student housing August and early January. Besides Tampere Student Housing learning about study practices and Foundation (TOAS) has a great Finnish way of life, the Welcome selection of affordable student Week is a great opportunity for apartments. Read more: toas.fi you to make new friends! The Welcome Week programme is free of charge. Contact information International Mobility Services Check out for more on [email protected] how to apply, housing tuni.fi/exchange options, Finland and TampereUniversity Tampere … you name it! tampereuni FI-33014 Tampere University, tuni.fi/exchange FINLAND

5 Gotta love Finland and Tampere Picture: Laura Vanzo /Visit Tampere Ltd.

Finland – the happiest country in the world • Safe country with a population of 5.5 million (18.1 inhabitants Cost of living per km²/ 46.6 per square mile) • Comparable to the rest of Northern Europe • Western Europe’s fifth-largest country (area: 338,440 km² / • In addition to the rent, 131,991 square miles) approximately € 350–600 per month covers food, transportation, • Everyone has freedom to roam in personal and leisure expenses. the amazing natural environment: 188,000 lakes and 37 national • Meals at student restaurants are parks varied and inexpensive. • The place to see Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights Check out • The land of highest coffee consumption per capita and crazy for more! sports like swamp soccer and ice finland.fi swimming visitfinland.com • ... but no, we don’t have polar bears visittampere.fi/en

6 Picture: Laura Vanzo /Visit Tampere Ltd.

Tampere • 240,000 inhabitants, the third largest city in Finland and the largest inland city in the Nordic countries • A true student city: every sixth resident is a student • Vibrant atmosphere: 8,000 events and festivals each year • Home of the world’s only Moomin Museum • The Sauna Capital of the World with over 30 public saunas! • Frequently voted the best Finnish city in terms of quality of life

7 Join Tampere “Tampere Summer Summer School School was an amazing in August 2021! opportunity to learn in a highly internation- Select from a great selection al environment. The of interesting courses covering various academic fields, make new fellow students were international friends and experience from all over the world the beautiful Finnish summer! and incredible to meet. Courses are free of charge for new The instructors were all exchange students of Tampere supportive and engag- University and Tampere University of ing. Over all I would Applied Sciences. highly recommend the Tampere Summer Check out the School to anyone inter- courses and more! ested in learning while tuni.fi/summerschool traveling!”

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