About us
Tampere University was founded in 2019 through the amalgamation of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. The institution is one of the most interdisciplinary universities in Finland, which combines technology, health and social sciences.
Key Highlights:
- Academic Structure: Consists of seven faculties: Information Technology & Communication Sciences, Management & Business, Education & Culture, Medicine & Health Technology, Built Environment, Engineering & Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences & Humanities.
- Research Excellence: A large variety of essential research-based Finnish Centres of Excellence are hosted here, including the Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies and the Centre of Excellence in Tumour Genetics.
- International Community: The university, which has a staff strength of more than 80 nations encourages diversity and non discrimination.
At a Glance:
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Details
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Established
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2019 (merger of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology)
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Student Population
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~22,500 degree students
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Faculties
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7 (including Technology, Health, and Society disciplines)
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Research Centres
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10 Finnish Centres of Excellence
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Global Ranking
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301–350 (THE World University Rankings 2025)
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International Staff
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Employees from over 80 countries
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Motto
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"Human Potential Unlimited"
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