Information about TAMK
TAMK is the second largest university of applied sciences in Finland. Universities of applied sciences offer a practical and working life oriented approach to higher education and research.
Our education and research focuses particularly on wellbeing and health, business and industrial production, as well as learning and creativity. We offer education in nine fields, and we also have a wide range of programmes available in English.
TAMK and Tampere University (TAU) constitute the Tampere Universities community (TUNI).
Finland’s most attractive, respected and inspiring UAS
(joint application 2026; market research 2025)
over 12 000
number of students
Over 1000
international degree students
9
fields of expertise
over 800
number of personnel
TAMK was quality audited in 2022.
Strategy
The main objectives of our strategy respond directly to the growing societal expectations placed on universities of applied sciences.
- Our profile is a multidisciplinary and working life oriented UAS
- We are a forerunner in education export
- We respond to changing competence needs of working life
- We use competitive advantages offered by Tampere Universities
Internationalisation
Our international operations include, among other activities, a range of English‑taught study options, global education export, and international partnerships.
Read more about our international activities
TAMK is a member of the Uninovis Alliance, an alliance formed by TAMK and six other European higher education institutions, which focuses on advancing education, research and innovation in applied data science.
Ethics and responsibility
Organisation and administration
The organisation of TAMK consists of five faculties and four service units. The operations are steered by an Executive Group. The main owner of Tampere University of Applied Sciences Ltd is Tampere University Foundation.
Regional higher education network
Regional higher education activities are based on contractual cooperation, through which education, RDI activities and fee-based services respond to regional needs. TAMK operates across several sub-regions in Pirkanmaa, offering degree programmes and continuing education driven by competence needs and in close cooperation with business and industry.
History
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) was established on the basis of several educational institutions in the Pirkanmaa region and was granted its licence to operate as a university of applied sciences in 1996. Its roots extend to the early 20th century in education in business, technology and the arts.
In 2010, TAMK and Pirkanmaa University of Applied Sciences (PIRAMK) merged, creating the second largest multidisciplinary university of applied sciences in Finland. Since 2019, TAMK has been part of the Tampere Universities community (TUNI) together with Tampere University (TAU).
Annual reviews
TAMK’s 2025 annual review highlights positive development: key education indicators strengthened moderately, student numbers increased and RDI funding rose rapidly. This growth provides a solid foundation for the years ahead.
