Study in Finland (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Find your home away from home in Tampere, a lively student city named the “Sauna Capital of the World” in 2018.
• Pursue in-demand coursework in business, communication, biology, health sciences, and education, as well as in unique fields such as Russian and Scandinavian languages, biotechnology, and logopedics (speech-language pathology).
• From the Tampere Film Festival in March, to the Tampere Tango Festival in September, and the Tampere Christmas Market in December, every month is full of opportunities to get involved in the local community.
LIVE and DINE
Live in one of two residences in Tampere: TOAS Lapinkaari, a 10-minute bus or bike ride to the City Centre campus, or TOAS Mikontalo, a 10-minute bus ride or walk to the Hervanta campus. In either residence, enjoy a fully furnished private room in apartment-style accommodations with access to amenities including on-site laundry, common areas, saunas, bicycle storage, and gyms. You’ll receive a meal stipend that can be used to purchase groceries at the nearest K-Market or K-Supermarket or to buy a reasonably priced meal at the cafeteria on campus. Stop by the Tampere Market Hall where you can indulge in traditional Finnish favorites like herring, karjalanpiirakka, a traditional Finnish pastry with a rich, creamy filling, or leipäjuusto, a mild Finnish cheese often served warm with cloudberry jam or coffee.
EXPERIENCE
When you arrive in Tampere, you’ll be paired with a local student who will help you navigate daily life on and off campus. Check the Student Union of Tampere University (TREY) community events calendar regularly to get involved in events and activities on campus. Join INTO Tampere, a student-led organization that coordinates events and trips throughout the semester designed to foster connections between local and international students. In addition to INTO, there are 160+ student associations you can join during your time at TU covering all sorts of interest areas.
What We Love About Tampere University
TU is a great fit for students with dependents and for those seeking extra support abroad.
Course Description
You can explore the courses available at Tampere University through our Curriculum. When browsing, use the Target Group: Exchange Students filter to locate courses that are open to incoming exchange students. Many courses offer multiple completion methods - such as exam‑only, fully online, or independent self‑study formats - so be sure to review the available options carefully. For each course and completion method, please also check the language of instruction and any required prerequisites. The Curriculum includes a range of filters that make it easy to refine your search and identify suitable course units.
- Teaching periods I-II take place in the autumn semester (August - December)
- Teaching periods III-IV are held during the spring semester (January - May)
For guidance on preparing your preliminary study plan and understanding course restrictions, please see the Courses for exchange students at Tampere University.
Academics
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Qualified 3rd‑ and 4th‑year undergraduate (bachelor’s level) students are eligible to take graduate‑level (master’s) courses at Tampere University. In the Curriculum, these courses are listed as advanced studies.
Sophomore students, however, are generally limited to basic or intermediate (bachelor’s level) courses, and only if they have already completed comparable coursework at their home university. In practice, this means that students may not be eligible for courses in subjects they have not yet studied in sufficient depth.
For general guidance on studying at Tampere University, please refer to Courses for exchange students at Tampere University. Our internal application instructions and deadlines are available at How to apply for exchange studies at Tampere University, and comprehensive arrival and study information can be found in the Student's Guide - Incoming exchange students.
Passport: All students must hold a valid passport to participate in this programme. If you do not currently have one, we strongly recommend beginning the application or renewal process as early as possible.
Residence permit for studies: Students from non‑EU countries must obtain a residence permit for studies. For detailed information about the application process, processing times, and estimated costs, please consult the ISEP Country Handbook and Residence permit for exchange students section in Tampere University’s Student’s Guide.
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