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Apply to Tampere University

Tampere University offers a wide selection of programmes with English as the language of instruction. Get to know the programmes, find your favorites and learn more about how you can apply. Scroll down to see information on application periods and links to detailed application instructions.

Explore our degree programmes and come study with us!

Application period to our bachelor's programmes starts 8 January 2025, and master's programmes 11 December 2024. Get to know our diverse and internationally competitive programmes and prepare yourself to applying to one of the most student friendly city in Finland, Tampere!

Explore our bachelor's programmes

Explore our master's programmes

What makes Tampere attractive to students?

Tampere has been ranked No. 2 (2024, Studentum.fi) in the survey of the best study places in Finland. Tampere is the third largest municipality and the second largest urban area in Finland with over 255,050 inhabitants (2023). Tampere offers you plenty of choices for free time activities, events and live music year around. The central location of all our campuses allows you to commute by tram, by bike or on foot. Read more about studying with us or chat with our students!

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Applying to our Degree Programmes

Bachelor's programmes

Discover our bachelor’s programmes and carefully read through the detailed admissions instructions before submitting your application.

Browse our Bachelor's programmes

Instructions on applying to Bachelor's programmes

Master's programmes

On the website you will find application instructions and important information on how to apply to Tampere University Master’s Programmes conducted in English.

Browse our Master's programmes

Instructions on applying to Master's programmes

Doctoral programmes

The application process takes place through the university’s doctoral programmes. Carefully read through the admissions requirements for your doctoral programme.

Browse our Doctoral programmes

Applying to Doctoral programmes

Welcome new students!

Did you get a study place with us? Check out our Student's Guide, where you can find important information for your studies.

Tampere University Student's Guide

More information

Admissions Services

If you have general questions regarding student selection, applying or entrance exams, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions services!

Contact Admissions services

Student Affairs Office

Our student affairs office helps you in questions regarding e.g. study right issues and open university studies. If you are not sure whom to contact, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Student Affairs Office

Meet us

Do you want to learn more about Tampere University, our study opportunities and how to apply? Our staff and students participate in both offline and online study fairs. Come to meet us!

Meet our representatives

Exchange Studies

Tampere University welcomes you to study with us for a semester or two as an exchange student!

How to apply for exchange studies

Financing your studies

Planning a budget for your studies is important as all the students at Tampere University must fund their studies and living expenses themselves. Find out more information on tuition fees, scholarships and living costs.

Financial matters

Apply to other studies

Open University studies

Open University studies are mainly targeted for those already living in Finland. Many courses have continuous application. The application periods vary, so please check the details in the course information. Browse our course offering and read how to apply

How to apply to open university studies

Have you completed your higher education degree abroad?

Eligibility and qualification studies are for people who have earned their degree at a foreign university and need further studies to qualify for a job that requires a higher education degree in Finland or for entering a regulated profession.

Applying to eligibility and qualification studies

Did you graduate from Tampere University?

Further guidelines on Tampere University's studies for alumni are available on the Studies for Alumni page.

How to apply to alumni studies

Are you a degree or exchange student at TAMK or PoLAMK?

As an enrolled degree or exchange student at Tampere Universities community or the Police University College of Finland, you can also get additional education from another university.

Apply to cross-institutional studies

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