<p>If you’re interested in a student exchange at Tampere University (City centre campus, Hervanta campus, or Kauppi campus), begin by contacting the International Office at your home university, as you must be officially nominated for exchange. Please check the eligibility criteria below. Exchange students do not pay tuition fees for their studies at Tampere University. Exchange studies completed here will be counted towards your degree at your home university - just remember to confirm the credit transfer with your home university in advance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Semester dates and arrival expectations</strong></h3><div><p>Semester dates may differ from those at your home university. <strong>You are expected to follow Tampere University’s academic calendar</strong> and the <strong>arrival period</strong>. If you are not able to arrive during our arrival period, please consider applying to other exchange destinations. The academic year at Tampere University is divided into two semesters, each consisting of two teaching periods. All new exchange students are required to attend the <a href="/en/node/5898?channel=main_site" target="_blank" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="337ca766-66af-44c6-91f5-16f6b98523d1" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Welcome Week</strong></a><strong> </strong>programme at the beginning of the semester.</p></div><h3><strong>Autumn semester 2026 (August - December 2026)</strong></h3><ul><li>Arrival period: <strong>1 Aug - 16 Aug</strong></li><li>Welcome Week: <strong>17 Aug - 23 Aug</strong></li><li>Teaching period I:&nbsp; 24 Aug - 11 Oct</li><li>Teaching period II: 19 Oct - 6 Dec</li></ul><p>No contact teaching: 12 - 18 Oct 2026, 6 - 20 Dec 2026. Public holidays: 6 Dec, Christmas 23 Dec - 1 Jan</p><h3><strong>Spring semester 2027 (January - May 2027)</strong></h3><ul><li>Arrival period: <strong>2 Jan - 3 Jan (tentative)</strong></li><li>Welcome Week: <strong>4 Jan - 8 Jan (tentative)</strong></li><li>Teaching period III: 11 Jan - 28 Feb</li><li>Teaching period IV: 8 Mar - 31 May</li></ul><p>No contact teaching: 1 - 7 Mar 2027, 3 - 16 May. Public holidays: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 26 - 29 Mar, 1 May, 6 May 2027</p><p>For dates for subsequent academic years, please see the <a href="/en/node/3100?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="61a8be6c-36b4-42ad-b9e6-f0c035561a70" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Academic calendar</a>.</p>

Academic calendar 2026-27

<div><p>You are eligible to apply if you are enrolled as a degree student at a university that has a <strong>valid</strong> student exchange agreement with Tampere University (e.g., <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erasmus+</a>, <a href="https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/document/erasmus-international-credit-mobility-handbook-for-participating-organisations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erasmus+ ICM</a>, <a href="https://www.nordplusonline.org/programmes/higher-education/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nordplus</a>, <a href="https://www.isepstudyabroad.org/steps-to-get-started/contact-your-advisors/isep-coordinator" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ISEP</a>, <a href="https://www.uarctic.org/activities/north2north/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">north2north</a>, or <a href="/en/node/37379?channel=main_site" target="_blank" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5a96d9a6-3bf8-40fe-9d44-20d788372ae9" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>bilateral</strong></a> student exchange). Once we have received online nominations from our partner universities or exchange programmes, we will email the link to the online application form to the nominated students. Exchange students from all three study cycles - bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral - are welcome to apply, provided that the exchange agreement specifically permits those study levels.</p><blockquote><p>Our Erasmus+ code is: <strong>SF TAMPERE17</strong></p></blockquote></div><h3><strong>Special restrictions</strong></h3><div>Please review the restricted courses listed on the <a href="/en/node/36982?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d48f28a2-1252-4482-8ddb-b92ea421d943" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Courses for exchange students at Tampere University</strong></a> website before planning your exchange studies.</div><h3><strong>Visiting students are not eligible to apply</strong></h3><div><p>You can participate in an exchange only if:</p><ul><li>there is an <strong>official exchange agreement</strong> between your home university and Tampere University, <strong>or</strong></li><li>your home university is a <strong>member of an exchange programme</strong> in which Tampere University participates</li></ul><p>Tampere University does not accept students outside these agreements (commonly referred to as visiting or non‑degree freemover students). If your university does not have an agreement with Tampere University, please contact your International Office to:</p><ul><li>find out which universities do have agreements with your university, or</li><li>inquire about the possibility of establishing an agreement with Tampere University.</li></ul></div>

Eligibility to apply

<h3><strong>Nominations (Mobility‑Online only)</strong></h3><p>All exchange applicants must be officially nominated by their home university or the student’s exchange programme coordinator via the Mobility‑Online nomination form. Emailed nominations are not accepted. We will send our nomination instructions and a link to the online nomination form to all partners a few days before the nomination period starts. If you have not received the link or need more information, please contact <strong><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">mobility.tau</span> [at] <span class="d">tuni.fi</span></span></strong>.</p><h3><strong>Nomination requirements (official name and study field)</strong></h3><div class="fai-CopilotMessage__content r1izxv8h ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy"><div><div class="largeReply-190 marginBottomZero-191"><div class="___1ls0cn3 fkhj508 fhjrts3 f137keqj fb1a13d fx8cdsv fxfb0uo fn5cvv7 f65ro8h f7suxz6 f2egjsp f15d4ioa f8qy9f8 fw0izlg f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp ftpcj8z f1gto8uq felkt6s fjthtfa fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f15orfay fqvmpri f11tbgq f1p0247a f9sufv2 f1dr1xf1 f1vyg3t2 fns3mgy f2h6sj1 f13alwr3 f19c6guv frkklwf f5zfpvi f1lrr67x f1ls9w7j f7v36i4 fneavw5 f13zpkng f7unjfp f8p1rz fzu6h1w f1i1bi6h f1smo7hi f1sk1xod f1kgogdq f1ecidve fe11041 fds34uz f1aye3w6 f17s497r fvlpcs8 f9vckw9 f1rt6e60 ft380qk f14gafeo f19sjv2b f197cytj fjzyvr9 f1xycvd f1lvi0hd f164tj6r f18d7dy7 f18yrga4 fkco1xr f15x2syh fmjcstx f1ac2nhu f5x68vu fup14nn f1o8hy8 f1ehsc59 f1vprcok f1y6l6gb fqzpax5 f1fk8luq fdlwbod f1k162kl fwzjow2 fdxh4hq f4bntlt f1ijds75 f17uawya fhff7ih f1xujz46 fjpb76i f80mdc4 f1fd840r fd5sjq ft0p4n1 f1gbvy53 f1u7zjm2 fsdnjoo fphlhsa flhaxg5 f1w6q9f2 f1as24b6 fg1s8s7 fe6jkqf f1rfpchy f11s3y5b f1m9bycv f1ntoah8 f1b694rt faql4r2 fpjuhzh"><div>Please enter the student’s full official name exactly as it appears on their passport and do not use <strong>ALL CAPS</strong> for any part of the name. Ensure the date of birth is correct, as an incorrect date will prevent the nominee from logging in to our application form. </div><div> </div><div>For Erasmus+, Erasmus+ ICM, Nordplus, Nordlys, and faculty‑level bilateral agreements, nominate the student <strong>in the field of study included in the exchange agreement</strong>. Exchange students have a host unit, which means they must complete <strong>at least 50% of their courses</strong> within the faculty or study field specified in the agreement.</div><div><h3><strong>After nomination</strong></h3><p>Once we have reviewed your nomination, we will send the link to the online application form directly to the nominated student by email. Please note that most nominations are processed at the <strong>end of the nomination period</strong>, rather than earlier.</p></div></div></div></div></div><h3><strong>Nomination periods</strong></h3><ul><li>1 March - <strong>15 April:</strong> Autumn semester and full academic year applications</li><li>1 September - <strong>30 September:</strong> Spring semester only</li></ul><p>Spring semester nominations will be processed only during the September nomination period.</p>

Nomination instructions for partner institutions

<div><p>Students must complete the <strong>online application form</strong> and submit all required application documents before the deadline.</p><h3><strong>Student exchange application periods</strong></h3><ul><li>For the <strong>autumn semester and full academic year</strong>, the application period is 1 April –<strong> 30 April</strong></li><li>For the <strong>spring semester only</strong>, the application period is 16 September – <strong>15 October</strong></li></ul><p>Please note that an application is considered complete and ready for processing only after you have followed all steps in the application system and entered all required information. Before filling in the online application form, carefully read the list of required documents and the language requirements.</p><p>We will send the link to the online application form only to students who have been officially nominated by their home institution. Most nominations are usually processed at the end of our nomination period, not earlier. The nomination deadline for the home institution is two weeks before the application deadline. For detailed nomination instructions, please see the information provided in the <em>Nomination instructions for partner institutions</em> section.</p></div>

Applications and deadlines

<p>Tampere University has three campuses: City centre, Hervanta and Kauppi in Tampere. The <a href="/en/node/17248?channel=main_site" target="_blank" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fa054aa5-b7f1-46fd-8d62-b84ae143311b" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>City centre c</strong></a><a href="/en/node/17248?channel=main_site" target="_blank" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="09dff978-050a-4d06-b7c3-d71997482643" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>am</strong></a><a href="/en/node/17248?channel=main_site" target="_blank" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b489bc3d-9a8d-4d39-b0f8-97cc0f8ca4a4" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>pus</strong></a> is a hub for education, business and management, politics, communication, and social sciences.<strong> </strong><a href="/node/12698?bundle=service_profile" target="_blank" data-entity-type="external"><strong>Hervanta campus</strong></a> and its surrounding area form a major technology hub and serve as a main campus for engineering students. <a href="/node/17266?bundle=service_profile" target="_blank" data-entity-type="external"><strong>Kauppi campus</strong></a>, located near the Tampere University Hospital, is the home base for medicine and health sciences. All campuses are reachable by public transport, and taking courses on different campuses is possible as long as you allow sufficient transfer time between classes.</p><h3><strong>Course selection expectations</strong></h3><p>Incoming Erasmus+ students are expected to select the majority of their courses within the subject fields stated in the respective inter‑institutional agreements (IIAs); all other exchange students are expected to select the majority of their courses from one hosting campus, faculty, and study field related to their studies at their home university.</p><h3><strong>Fields of study and campuses</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="/en/node/1368?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b6c43156-8f79-4e26-a4e6-ba391ba67155" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Built Environment (BEN)</strong></a><strong> - Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li>Architecture (limited acceptance)</li><li>Building and Civil Engineering</li></ul></li><li><a href="/en/node/46722?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="74f6f688-05bd-456c-bd52-b4244589cb1f" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Education and Culture (EDU)</strong></a><strong> - City centre campus</strong><ul><li>Educational Studies</li></ul></li><li><a href="/en/node/1369?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="74a91d8d-7966-4dca-ad45-24548b4917d2" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS)</strong></a><strong> - Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li>Automation engineering</li><li>Biology and biochemistry</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>Electricity and energy</li><li>Electronics and automation</li><li>Engineering</li><li>Environmental Sciences</li><li>Manufacturing and processing</li><li>Materials Science</li><li>Mathematics</li><li>Mechanical Engineering</li><li>Physics</li><li>Robotics</li></ul></li><li><a href="/en/node/1364?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e8a863c0-ca3b-43f7-aea9-b9d694d6a119" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC)</strong></a><strong> - City centre campus and Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li><strong>City centre campus</strong><ul><li>Communication Sciences (Journalism and Media)</li><li>English Language (C1)</li><li>Finnish Language and Culture (B2)</li><li>French Language (B2)</li><li>German Language (B2)</li><li>Information Studies</li><li>Russian Language (B2)</li><li>Scandinavian Languages (B2)</li><li>Theatre Arts (limited acceptance)</li></ul></li><li><strong>Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li>Computing</li><li>Computer Sciences, Human-Technology Interaction</li><li>Computer Sciences</li><li>Electrical engineering</li><li>Engineering</li><li>Mathematics and Statistics</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href="/en/node/1546?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c08841c1-4520-4072-9d89-e8d38e677871" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Management and Business</strong></a><a href="https://www.tuni.fi/mab/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> (MAB)</strong></a><strong> - City centre campus and Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li><strong>City centre campus</strong><ul><li>Business Studies</li><li>Administrative Studies</li><li>Politics</li></ul></li><li><strong>Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li>Business with Technology</li><li>Engineering (Industrial engineering and management)</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href="/enhttps://Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f3723e63-741f-42f5-b991-1bf092f39cfa" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET</strong></a><a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/faculty-medicine-and-health-technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>)</strong></a><strong> - Kauppi campus and Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li><strong>Kauppi campus</strong><ul><li>Biotechnology</li><li>Biomedical sciences</li><li>Medical Technology</li><li>Medicine (limited acceptance)</li></ul></li><li><strong>Hervanta campus</strong><ul><li>Biotechnology</li><li>Medical Technology</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href="/en/node/1371?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="7d9c4bd0-5dd3-4406-b59d-8f139d2216c5" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>Faculty of Social Sciences (SOC)</strong></a><strong> - City centre campus and Kauppi campus</strong><ul><li><strong>City centre campus</strong><ul><li>History</li><li>Literary Studies</li><li>Logopedics</li><li>Philosophy</li><li>Psychology</li><li>Social Sciences</li><li>Social Work</li></ul></li><li><strong>Kauppi campus</strong><ul><li>Health Sciences</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3><strong>Applying to UCPori (Pori unit)</strong></h3><p>If you are applying to Tampere University's <a href="/node/51657?bundle=service_profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="external">Pori unit</a><a rel="noopener" data-entity-type="external"> (UCPori), please see: </a><a href="https://ucpori.fi/en-gb/studying/exchange-programme/86/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="external">UCPori Interdisciplinary Exchange Programme in </a><a href="/enhttps://ucpori.fi/en-gb/studying/exchange-programme/86/?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ca4bc699-5eac-430b-a534-19ccea90911a" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Technology, Business and Culture</a>.</p>

Campuses and study options

<div><p>Tampere University provides support for students who need individual study arrangements to ensure meaningful progress in their exchange studies. Our policy on individual study arrangements promotes equal opportunities by enabling reasonable adjustments that help all exchange students participate fully in learning and demonstrate their knowledge. If you have a diagnosed illness, learning difficulty or disability, please indicate this in your application form and book an appointment with our student counselling services to discuss the appropriate next steps. For further details about available services and contact information, please see: <a href="/en/node/2278?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="64789742-4471-4bc8-9a2f-a0ed30ff6a66" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Accessibility and individual study arrangements for student</a>.</p><p>Students coming to Tampere University through the <strong>Erasmus+</strong>, <strong>Nordplus</strong> or <strong>north2north</strong> exchange programmes may also apply for an <strong>accessibility grant</strong>. Please contact the Erasmus+, Nordplus or north2north coordinator at your home university for further information.</p><p>Students participating in Tampere University exchanges through the <strong>Erasmus+ ICM programme</strong> (if applicable) are eligible for a <strong>special needs and inclusion grant</strong> awarded by the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI). Read more: <a href="https://www.oph.fi/en/programmes/special-needs-and-inclusion-grant-higher-education-exchange-programmes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Needs and Inclusion Grant in Higher Education Exchange Programmes</a>.</p><p>If you are arriving at Tampere University through another type of agreement, please check with your home university about the possibility of applying for an accessibility grant. If you have <strong>special requirements related to student housing</strong>, please contact the <a href="https://toas.fi/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS)</a> directly.</p></div>

Individual study ar­range­ments

<p>Submit all required documents in English, Finnish, or Swedish. If a document is issued in another language, you must include an official or unofficial translation. Upload all documents to the online application portal by the application deadline.</p><h3><strong>Required documents for exchange students</strong></h3><div><p><strong>1) Official academic transcript(s)</strong></p><ul><li>Upload your official academic transcript(s) issued by your home university</li><li>The transcript must be digitally certified <em>or</em> signed and stamped, and it must cover your studies in full</li><li>If you are applying as a master’s degree student, also include your bachelor’s degree transcript</li></ul><p><strong>2) Motivation letter (max. 1 page)</strong></p><p>Your motivation letter should (maximum one page):</p><ul><li>explain in English why you want to study at Tampere University and what you plan to study</li><li>describe your previous studies and how they relate to your application</li><li>outline your objectives and goals for the exchange</li><li>be written in in Finnish if applying for Finnish Language and Culture, or in Swedish if applying for Scandinavian Languages</li></ul><p><strong>3) Preliminary study plan</strong></p><p>Your preliminary study plan should:</p><ul><li>list the <a href="/en/node/36982?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d48f28a2-1252-4482-8ddb-b92ea421d943" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><strong>courses</strong></a><strong> </strong>you are interested in</li><li>show that you understand teaching periods and course completion options</li><li>include most courses from the hosting faculty and campus</li></ul><p>Please note: acceptance to courses in other fields is not guaranteed and may require relevant prior studies. Full instructions: <a href="/en/node/5905?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="235baa6d-30fb-4d8e-bb6c-3de6c807765e" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Preliminary study plan for exchange students</a></p><p><strong>4) Proof of English proficiency</strong></p><ul><li>Provide proof of <strong>English language proficiency</strong> according to Tampere University’s <strong>language requirements</strong> (see details below)</li></ul><p><strong>5) Identification document</strong></p><p>Include a clear copy/photo of either:</p><ul><li>your passport ID page, or</li><li>your EU/EEA/EFTA identity card</li><li>your driver's licence or another official ID, if you do not have your passport yet</li></ul><p><strong>6) EU residence permit (non-EU/EEA/EFTA citizens, if applicable)</strong></p><ul><li>If you hold a valid study residence permit issued by another EU Member State, upload a copy that covers your whole exchange period in Finland</li><li>Please note that you are not eligible to apply for exchange studies, if your EU residence permit is about to expire or will expire during your mobility period</li></ul><p><strong>7) Portfolio (architecture students only, if applicable)</strong></p><p>Architecture students must attach a <strong>portfolio (PDF)</strong> that summarises their skills and showcases a range of work. The portfolio should:</p><ul><li>begin with your most recent project</li><li>include projects at different scales (ideally from urban planning/design to architectural details)</li><li>for building design projects, include clear plans and sections in addition to perspectives or other visualisations</li></ul></div>

Required application documents

<p>All Erasmus+ and other exchange students must upload proof of English proficiency by the application deadline. Submit <strong>one</strong> of the following:</p><div><ul><li><strong>A university-issued certificate</strong> of English proficiency (level <strong>B2–C1</strong>), signed by university staff (preferably your English teacher), <strong>or</strong></li><li><strong>An official score report</strong> from one of these tests:<ul><li>TOEFL iBT (incl. Home Edition): min. <strong>92</strong>, with no section below 20</li><li>IELTS Academic (incl. IELTS Online): min. <strong>6.5</strong>, with no band below 5.5</li><li>Duolingo English Test: min. <strong>115</strong></li></ul></li></ul><p>Other test results will be considered. If a submitted certificate or score cannot be accepted, we will contact you during the review process. Test results are valid for two years.</p></div><h3><strong>Courses in English language and literature (C1)</strong></h3><div><p>If you apply for <strong>English language and literature courses</strong> (course codes <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/curriculum/course-units/?q=KIE.EN&amp;lang=en&amp;audience=international-students&amp;size=50" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>KIE.EN</strong>xxxxx</a> and <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/students-guide/curriculum/course-units?q=KIE.KK&amp;lang=en&amp;audience=international-students&amp;size=50" target="_blank"><strong>KIE.KK</strong>xxxxx</a>), you must:</p><ul><li>demonstrate <strong>minimum C1</strong> English proficiency, and</li><li>register for and pass the required proficiency evaluation test (see details in <a href="/en/node/5905?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="235baa6d-30fb-4d8e-bb6c-3de6c807765e" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Preliminary study plan for exchange students</a>).</li></ul></div><h3><strong>Exemptions (no proof required)</strong></h3><p>You do not need to submit proof of English proficiency if you are applying from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States, and you have lived in that country while completing your degree. Note: Even if exempt, you are still expected to have academic English skills that meet the above score levels.</p><h3><strong>Additional language requirements (if applicable)</strong></h3><p>If you are applying to study English language, or to a non-English degree programme on the City centre campus (Finnish, Swedish, French, or German), please consult the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/exchange-studies/exchange-studies-tampere-university/university-courses-for-exchange-students#expander-trigger--353294">additional language requirements</a>.</p>

English language proficiency requirements

<div><p>After submitting your application, <strong>please do not assume you have been accepted</strong> until you receive an official <strong>Letter of Acceptance</strong> from Tampere University. Admission decisions for exchange students are made by <a href="/en/node/13715?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a10f123e-2e42-4302-9b05-c45883f97129" data-entity-substitution="canonical">International Mobility Services</a>. The admission process is typically completed about one month after the application period ends.</p><h3><strong>Successful applicants</strong></h3><ul><li>Accepted students can download and print their Letter of Acceptance from the Mobility-Online application portal, you will be notified by email</li></ul><h3><strong>Unsuccessful applicants</strong></h3><ul><li>You will be notified by email</li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> A <strong>letter of invitation</strong> from a Tampere University representative does <strong>not</strong> grant the right to study as an exchange student. Only the official Letter of Acceptance confirms admission.</p></div>

Admission decision and notification

<h3><strong>Detailed instructions: Mobility-Online application</strong></h3><p>For detailed instructions with screenshots, please see the PDF file:</p><figure role="group"><div class="embedded-file"><svg height="25" width="25" aria-hidden="true" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polygon points="22 18 22 20 2 20 2 18 0 18 0 20 0 22 2 22 22 22 24 22 24 20 24 18 22 18"></polygon><polygon points="12 18 18.55 11.46 17.09 10 13 14.09 13 2 11 2 11 14.09 6.91 10 5.46 11.46 12 18"></polygon></svg><span class="visually-hidden">Download</span><a href="https://content-webapi.tuni.fi/proxy/public/2025-02/mobility-online-ohjeet-vaihto-opiskelijoille-how-to-apply-sivulla-paivitetty-2025-26.pdf"><span>Application process in the Mobility-Online portal (PDF, 341.27 KB) </span></a></div></figure><h3><strong>Quick instructions: Mobility-Online application</strong></h3><div><p><strong>1) Register in Mobility-Online</strong></p><ul><li>Once your nomination has been accepted by International Mobility Services, you will receive an email with a registration link</li><li>Create your username and password using the link provided</li><li>After registering, you will receive a second email containing your <strong>personal login link</strong> to Mobility-Online (usually at the bottom of the message)</li><li><strong>Save this email - </strong>you will need the personal link for future access</li></ul><p><strong>2) Log in and complete your application</strong></p><ul><li>Log into Mobility-Online using your personal link and complete all steps in your application workflow</li><li>Upload <strong>all</strong> required application documents in Mobility-Online</li><li>For document and language certificate requirements, see <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/exchange-studies/exchange-studies-tampere-university/how-apply-for-exchange-studies-at-tampere-university#expander-trigger--352875" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Required application documents</a> (above)</li><li>For guidance on your study plan, see <a href="/en/node/5905?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="235baa6d-30fb-4d8e-bb6c-3de6c807765e" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Preliminary study plan for exchange students</a></li></ul><p><strong>3) Submit your application</strong></p><ul><li>After completing all steps and uploading all required documents, <strong>remember to submit your application</strong> by the deadline</li><li>We recommend submitting as early as possible, especially if you need to apply for a <a href="/en/node/8945?channel=main_site" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e748a5e7-6990-4d4f-85dc-4d1891abfb1d" data-entity-substitution="canonical">residence permit for studies</a></li></ul><p><strong>4) Decision and notification</strong></p><ul><li>Applicants will be informed by email approximately one month after the application period ends</li><li>Successful applicants receive an electronic Letter of Acceptance, which can be downloaded and printed from Mobility-Online</li><li>Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified by email</li></ul><h3><strong>Important</strong></h3><p>If you do not receive emails from Mobility-Online, please check your <strong>junk/spam</strong> folder.</p></div>

Mobility-Online portal instructions

Application instructions for exchange students

<h2>Contact us</h2><p>If you did not find answers to your questions on these pages, please contact us:</p><p><a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/international-mobility-services">International Mobility Services</a><br><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">mobility.tau</span> [at] <span class="d">tuni.fi</span></span><br>+358 294 5211 (switchboard)</p>

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How to apply for exchange studies at Tampere University

Application instructions for exchange students

Academic calendar 2026-27

Eligibility to apply

Nomination instructions for partner institutions

Applications and deadlines

Campuses and study options

Individual study ar­range­ments

Required application documents

English language proficiency requirements

Admission decision and notification

Mobility-Online portal instructions

Contact us

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