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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.

Applying to Tampere University Programmes

Thank you for applying to study with us!

The application periods for our English-taught degree programmes for studies starting in August 2023 have ended. Thank you for applying to Tampere University.

We received 2732 applications to our Bachelor's programmes, which is an increase of 43 % compared to the year before.

Interest in our Master's programmes increased 167 % from the previous application round, with a total of 9929 applications received.

Stay tuned for the application results, which will be announced later in spring 2023.

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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.

Applying to Doctoral programmes

More information

Admissions Services

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

Contact Admissions services

Student Affairs Office

Our student affairs office helps you in questions regarding e.a. study right issues and open university studies. If you are not sure whom to contact, pls 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 and Summer School

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

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Summer School

Tampere Universities postponed Tampere Summer School for 2023. Stay tuned for information of our future summer plans.

Tampere Summer School: Application info

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

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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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