Tampere University

Tampere University is Finland’s second-largest university, established in 2019 through the merger of two leading institutions. It is a dynamic research university with core strengths in technology, health, and society, operating across three campuses: Hervanta, Kauppi, and City centre. With over 23,000 students from more than 80 countries, the university fosters a vibrant international community. It comprises seven faculties excelling in fields such as gamification, education, biomedicine, and sustainable urban development. Tampere University maintains global partnerships with more than 550 institutions, driving innovation through international collaboration and interdisciplinary research.

• Overall ranking worldwide: 301-350 (Times Higher Education)
• Best young universities in the world: 45 (Times Higher Education)
• Best young universities wordwide, millenials: 12 (Times Higher Education)
• World reputation rankings: 201-300 (Times Higher Education)
• Global world ranking: 423 (The QS World University Ranking)

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  City centre, Hervanta and Kauppi campus

  Tampere, Finland Campus Website

  20,000+ on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Tampere

  Language(s) spoken on campus: Finnish

  Situated in Tampere – Voted the Best Place to Live in Finland

  According to multiple national surveys, Tampere is consistently ranked as the most popular city to live and study in Finland. The region is known for its four beautiful seasons, pristine natural landscapes, and thousands of lakes. As the Sauna Capital of the World, Tampere offers over 60 public saunas where anyone can relax throughout the year. You can even find the world’s only Moomin Museum right next to the City centre campus.
  To explore more about Tampere, visit the Visit Tampere website.

  Tampere University – Among the Top Universities Worldwide

  Global university rankings highlight the top 1–3 % of the approximately 20,000 universities around the world. Tampere University is proud to be part of this distinguished group - see our ranking highlights above. Finland’s education system is also internationally respected and known for its focus on quality, accessibility, and innovation.

  An Inspiring Environment that Encourages Academic Freedom

  At Tampere University, our learning philosophy places you at the center of your academic journey. Instead of simply absorbing information, you are encouraged to contribute, engage, and grow as an active member of our academic community. You will have the freedom to shape your studies in a way that suits your goals - whether by combining courses from different fields, attending classes on various campuses, or even taking selected courses at other Finnish higher education institutions. Our four teaching periods offer both self-paced online options and traditional lecture-based courses, giving you flexibility in how you learn. The campuses themselves are designed to support student success: modern digital learning tools, state-of-the-art libraries, SportUni sports facilities, the FabLab, the OASIS learning hub, and a variety of campus restaurants offering high-quality meals at very affordable student prices. In fact, our buffet-style student lunch costs only about three euros. You can explore more on our Why Finland and Tampere page.

  Finland – One of the Safest and Most Stable Countries in the World

  Finland is widely recognised for its safety, stability, and strong commitment to innovation. Digital literacy and technological sophistication are everyday realities here, yet nature remains deeply integrated into daily life. Values such as equality, sustainability, and education shape both Finnish society and public policy. As part of this commitment, Finland aims to become one of the world’s first fossil fuel–free welfare states, working toward carbon neutrality by 2035. These values are reflected in the country’s consistent top performance in international comparisons. Finland is frequently ranked as one of the most stable, free, and safe countries in the world, and it has been named the happiest nation globally for eight consecutive years in the UN’s World Happiness Report. Read more: Finland remains in first place in World Happiness Report.