Welcome new exchange students!
Tampere University welcomes you to study with us for a semester or two as an exchange student! Nervous? Don't be! We will take care of you.
On these pages you will find relevant information that can help you prepare for your arrival and stay in Tampere. Also make sure to read our application instructions and course information for exchange students before you submit your application.
Pre-arrival information for exchange students
- Arriving in Tampere
- COVID-19 instructions for incoming exchange students
- Residence permit for exchange students
- Student health insurance for exchange students
- Student housing for exchange students
- Registration with the University for exchange students
- Welcome Week for exchange students
- Preliminary study plan for exchange students
- Registration for courses and study practices for exchange students
- International student tutoring for exchange students
- Exchange student’s student union membership and student card
- Exchange students with children
- Late arrival
Information for exchange students at the university
- COVID-19 instructions for incoming exchange students
- Preliminary study plan for exchange students
- Welcome Week for exchange students
- Registration for courses and study practices for exchange students
- Registration with the authorities for new exchange students
- Registration of the right of residence for exchange students
- Exchange student’s health services, well-being and safety
- Study life and activities for exchange students
- Finnish personal identity code
- Sustainability tips for exchange students
- The IT Services handbook
- Credits and grades
- Student access to campus facilities and lost student/access cards
- Academic calendar
- Library services
- SportUni - sport services for students
- Extending your exchange period at Tampere University
Information for exchange students leaving Tampere
More information for partner institutions and exchange programmes
Academic year 2022-23:
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If you did not find answers to your questions, please contact us:
International Mobility Services
mobility.tau [at] tuni.fi
+358 294 5211 (switchboard)