Latest updates on the coronavirus

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences are actively monitoring the coronavirus situation and decisions issued by the public authorities and will issue necessary instructions together. In all our communications, we will adhere to the instructions provided by the public authorities and respect the privacy of individuals.

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has found that the epidemic situation has changed to a long-term endemic. Because Covid-19 infections still occur, the responsible actions of University community members are vital to prevent the spreading of the disease.

Tampere Universities has returned to in-person teaching. However, teaching can also be delivered in a remote or hybrid format for pedagogical reasons.

General Covid-19 safety guidelines

All people visiting the campuses (students, staff, visitors) must observe the following guidelines:

Come to the campuses and classes only in good health.
Observe good hand hygiene and cough etiquette (THL instructions). Hand disinfectant is available at the entrances, customer service desks and campus restaurants.
You may use a face mask, for example, in crowded premises where it is hard to avoid close contacts.

If you arrive in Finland follow the instructions provided by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Finnish Border Guard.

Read more about sports facilities on SportUni´s website.

Other news items related to coronavirus are listed at the bottom of the page.

Questions about the coronavirus situation: korona [at] tuni.fi

The latest updates and guidelines are published on the intranet (Access requires a TUNI user account)

Library

Tampere University Library

Students

Practical instructions for distance learning (Access requires a TUNI user account)
TREY: Measures taken regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
Tampere University Library

Teachers

Practical instructions for organising distance education (Access requires a TUNI user account)
Digipedagogical instructions and links (Access requires a TUNI user account)

Student mobility

Contact information:

Tampere University: mobility.tau [at] tuni.fi
Tampere University of Applied Sciences: outgoing.tamk [at] tuni.fi

Events

Public events can be hosted.

Visitors

External persons may visit the campuses during campus opening hours.

Other instructions

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare:

News

News Article

Current topics

Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Tampere University of Applied Sciences continues remote teaching until the end of the third period

Published on 13.1.2022

News Article

Current topics

Tampere University

Teaching will continue to be largely delivered remotely at Tampere University until 6 March 2022

Published on 12.1.2022

News Article

Library

Latest updates on the coronavirus

Library

Students

Teachers

Student mobility

Events

Visitors

Other instructions

News

Tampere University of Applied Sciences continues remote teaching until the end of the third period

Teaching will continue to be largely delivered remotely at Tampere University until 6 March 2022

Library opening and service hours at the beginning of 2022 - updated 12.1.2022

Library opening and service hours at the beginning of 2022

Teaching to be largely delivered remotely at Tampere University from the beginning of 2022 to 16 January (updated on 23 Dec with information about SportUni’s closure)

As of 13th of December 2021, the regulations concerning the use of public premises will be complied with in the premises of the Tampere University Library

The library facilities are open to all customers and the number of workplaces has been restored to normal

Guidelines issued by the pandemic group of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Library summer 2021 services - Library facilities and services will be opened to members of the University community 2.8.

Access to the Library's study facilities will be opened to members of the University community from Mon 14.6.2021

The opening hours of Linna and TAMK Main Campus units pick-up service points have expanded

The coronavirus situation among exchange students has calmed down

Universities preparing to organise entrance examinations on campuses

Coronavirus cases identified among exchange students – Tampere University and TAMK provide enhanced guidance and support to all exchange students

Tampere Universities suspend the arrival of international exchange students for the spring semester

Coronavirus cases among exchange students at Tampere Universities

Member of the University community! You can get a library card from the pop-up points - you can also activate your student card as a library card on the helpdesk.tuni.fi portal

The library's services in the winter of 2021 will continue according to pandemic guidelines

Breaks in the Library's services during Christmas and New Year

All library facilities and customer service will be closed from 2nd of December 2020 to 10th of January 2021

Opening hours and service hours of the library's units during the exceptional period 1.12.2020- 31.5.2021.

The Library's customer service and facilities during the winter of 2020-2021

The opening hours of the library's reading rooms in Linna and Arvo expanded

The opening hours of the library premises and the customer service hours will be expanded from 28th of September 2020

The self-service return machine is now also available at the TAMK Main Campus unit

Straight answers to tough questions about the coronavirus pandemic

The Library will open to customers 10th of August 2020

Good work continues despite the coronavirus crisis: Tampere University students earn record number of credits

The Library's facilities and customer services will be opened on a limited basis from 10th of August 2020

Library has some service breaks during the summer 2020

The library's new pick-up service points have been opened - you can also pick up material from Linna and TAMK Main Campus

Library services in the summer - more pick-up service points will open in June

It is now possible to reserve the library's material for pick-up service - new pick-up service points will be opened soon!

You can now return books to the library - the opening of pick up library services is being prepared

No changes in Tampere University Library services - exceptional situation continues

Entrance examination dates for universities of applied sciences confirmed

Entrance examination for universities of applied sciences to be carried out in two stages

Universities decided on changes to spring student admissions

More information about the examinations for admission to Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences to be provided on 30 April

Submitting printed thesis to TAMK Main Campus Library in current coronavirus situation

Finnish universities of applied sciences will organise their entrance examinations online

University entrance exams to be replaced by alternative admissions procedures this spring

Cancel any book reservations you have that you do not need - do not return your loans to the library

Safety first as universities prepare for student admissions – any entrance exam changes reported by 15 April

Libraries will remain closed at least until 13 May 2020 - loan due dates will be postponed

Universities offer their open university courses to degree students

Many library publishers have opened online resources due to the coronavirus situation

The library now also provides printed material critical to the completion of theses - materials to be picked up from Hervanta

The Library maintains a corona policy on an updated web page

The facilities of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences are closed, only designated employees have access to the campuses (updated on 19 March at 8.00)

Important information: The premises of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences will be closed as of 18 March; only employees performing specified duties can continue working on the campuses (published on 17 March)

How do I deal with loans and reservations in an exceptional situation?

Studying arrangements at TAMK during coronavirus epidemic (15 March)

Important information for staff and students at Tampere Universities: switching to online instruction as of 16 March; SportUni suspends all classes and activities

Tampere University Library serves during coronavirus

New corona case involves exposure at the Pinni B building on the city centre campus, exposed individuals are being contacted, premises can be used as normal (updated on 13 March)

Coronavirus: Instructions for visitors – the premises will be closed (updated on 17 March)