Tampere University Foundation and the corporate group

Tampere University holds the legal status of a foundation under Finnish law. In accordance with the Finnish Universities Act, its governing bodies include the Board, President, Academic Board and Faculty Councils. The University also has other administrative, preparatory and advisory bodies, along with an internal organisation responsible for educational management, research support and professional services. Provisions that govern these operations are set out in the University’s internal regulations and policy documents.

Tampere University Foundation sr

Tampere University Foundation sr operates under the name Tampere University. The Foundation has a mission to promote the well-being and competitiveness of Finnish society and to benefit humanity and the environment through high-quality, international research and teaching.

In addition, the Foundation operates as a university of applied sciences as set out in applicable legislation.

Together, the Foundation and Tampere University of Applied Sciences constitute a higher education community that delivers academic and professional education at the highest level, conducts scientific research, and engages in applied research, development and innovation activities.

Tampere University Foundation commenced operations as Tampere University on 1 January 2019.

Founding members of Tampere University Foundation:

The Government of Finland
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
The Finnish Commerce Federation
The K.P. Ruuskanen Foundation
The C.V. Åkerlund Foundation
Research Foundation of the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare
The Council of Tampere Region
The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK
The Finnish Red Cross
Tampere Adult Education Foundation
Tampere Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Tampere Trade Association
The City of Tampere
The Tampere Finnish Club
Tampere Technical Society
Tampere University Hospital’s Education Foundation
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland (TEK)
Technology Industries of Finland
Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation
The Väinö Tanner Foundation
Social Science Professionals

Constitution of Tampere University Foundation (PDF, 173.94 KB)

Corporate group

The subsidiaries of Tampere University Foundation include Tampere University of Applied Sciences Ltd (87% ownership), Campusta Oy (100% ownership) that provides facility services, and TUNI Start Oy (100% ownership).

Associated companies include FVR - Finnish Vaccine Research (49% ownership), Tuotekehitys Oy Tamlink (24.8% ownership) and Funidata Oy (22.3% ownership).

Other notable holdings include University Properties of Finland Ltd (14.6%), Certia Oy (13.8%), and HigherEd Hub Finland (6.3%).

Governance

The governing bodies of Tampere University Foundation include the Board, President, Academic Board and Faculty Councils.

University management

Organisational structure

Tampere University operates across three campuses in Tampere and within the university consortia in Pori and Seinäjoki, Finland. Our seven faculties conduct research and deliver teaching, supported by centralised units that provide professional and administrative services.