Donate to Tampere University
Donate as a private individual
If you do not wish to designate your donation more specifically, you can make a general donation to our university. Your donation will be directed to our multidisciplinary fund, through which we support the work of our researchers across all fields of science.
Donate as an organisation
Your organisation may support the university’s work through a general donation without a specific designation. The donation will be directed to our multidisciplinary fund, through which we promote research and societal impact across all fields of study.
Explore our donation options - support a cause that matters to you
Support the Noodi Research Centre
Noodi is a new, state-of-the-art hub for experimental research at Tampere University, bringing together top expertise in medicine, engineering, and information technology. Join us in creating future innovations that address increasingly complex challenges in the fields of safety, sustainability and healthcare.
Support special education research
Approximately one in four students in basic education needs support for learning and schooling. By supporting research and education in special education at our university, you can help ensure that no child is left without the support they need.
Other current donation opportunities
By donating to one of our current campaigns, you directly support the research, education or activities of your choice. Each donation opportunity includes a link to an online donation form, making it easy, quick and secure to donate. You can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor.
Alternative ways to donate
Please contact us, if you:
• want to donate to specific educational funds
• want to donate €10,000 or more, as we will fill in the deed of donation together
• want to make your donation via a bank transfer
• want to leave a bequest to the university
• cannot find a suitable cause and want to donate to some other research, education or activities of the University
• have any questions about donating
You can reach us by email at donations.tau [at] tuni.fi (donations[dot]tau[at]tuni[dot]fi), or contact Head of Fundraising Minna Åkerholm by phone at +358 29 453 2545.
Our educational funds comprise of:
- Arts and theatre, Education and teacher training, Humanities
- Business studies
- Engineering and Natural sciences
- Medicine, Psychology and Health sciences
- Social sciences
- Multidisciplinary fund
Why should I donate to the University?
Without universities, there would be no scientific knowledge or high-quality research-based education. Without education, there would be no experts who can boldly combine different fields of science and apply what they have learned to work settings. Without research and education, there would be no innovations, businesses or employment.
As a donor, you play a vital role in enabling Tampere University to generate research-based knowledge, expertise, culture, well-being and stability for society — foundations we can rely on in a changing world. Together, we can develop solutions to global challenges and promote sustainable development for the future.
Further information for donors
Tax deduction
Donations of €850 or more are tax deductible. If you make a donation as a private person, we will file the claim on your behalf. To be able to do this, we ask you to provide your social security number in the donation form when donating online.
Deductions for a donation – when you donate money to a university - vero.fi
Fundraising licence
Tampere University Foundation sr, which operates as Tampere University, has a fundraising permit. Donated funds will be used to support activities described in section 2 of the Finnish Universities Act. Donated funds can also be added to the University’s basic capital, and the generated revenues will be used to support activities described in section 2 of the Universities Act. The fundraising permit was issued by the National Police Board of Finland on 15 May 2020. The permit will remain in force indefinitely.
Permit number: RA/2020/566
Other ways to support research and education
Shape the world through a bequest
A bequest is a way of leaving a positive mark on society and the world and making sure your values live on. A bequest creates a lasting legacy and has a significant impact on a cause you care about.
Donate to scientific congresses
By contributing to a congress of your preference, you foster interdisciplinary interactions among scientists and amplify the influence of their research.
University-related foundations
According to their own mission the Foundations, among other things, are awarding grants and stipends for research and studies.
The University of Tampere Foundation
Industrial Research Fund at Tampere University of Technology
