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.