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The profile of the University is wide-ranging, and its research crosses disciplinary boundaries. The University has developed innovative research perspectives into the various phenomena of society, health, and welfare. In its teaching and research, the University takes a critical approach to phenomena in society. Its experts engage in the societal debate both through their publications and through the mass media; their opinions are sought after. Their words carry weight in discussion and decision-making. The origins of the University in its forerunner, the Civic College, have endowed it with a singularly clear and extensive mission to serve society. The University of Tampere is Finland's biggest provider of higher education in social sciences and the accompanying administrative sciences. Some 15,000 students are currently pursuing degrees at the University of Tampere. Every year approximately one thousand master's degrees and one hundred doctoral degrees are produced. The personnel numbers about 2,000. The Rector of the University is Ms. Liisa Laakso, and the Administrative Director is Mr. Petri Lintunen. The Chairman of the Board of the University is Mr. Kari Neilimo. The institution that we now know as the University of Tampere was established in Helsinki in 1925. It started life as the Civic College, was renamed the School of Social Sciences in 1930, and became the University of Tampere in 1966. These pages tell you about the work, events, and people at the University of Tampere and its earlier incarnations. A list of books about the University is also included. The photographs published on these pages may be used in articles and programs about the University, but the photograph's source and the photographer's name must be credited. More photographs (including ones suitable for printing) about the University of Tampere's history may be requested from the Press and Information Office. The new University Strategy for 2016-2020 adopted by the University Board outlines the actions of the University in the coming years. In 2020, the University of Tampere will be an international research university and a significant generator of innovative, new knowledge. The new University will facilitate this in Tampere, which will merge the three higher education institutions. "The aim is to build a stronger international research university. The Strategy highlights multidisciplinarity and phenomenon-based, high-quality research, creative learning, internationality, and the strength of the University community," says Chairman of the Board Kai Öistämö. The University of Tampere educates people who shape the future, understand the world, and change it. The University emphasizes the close connection of instruction and research and the social impact of its activities. The University appreciates open and free research and gives its researchers the tools to engage in such research practices. According to the new Strategy, universities can play a crucial role as generators of new knowledge to base sustainable and ethical decision-making. The University of Tampere fulfills this purpose as a part of the global scientific community. Among the universities in Finland, the University of Tampere is the frontrunner in the social sciences. The Action Plan to implement the University of Tampere Strategy describes the actions the University will use to carry out its strategic objectives. In this strategy period, the University will emphasize four themes through which it will strive to achieve its goals. These themes are multidisciplinarity, learning, internationality, and the University community. The merging of the higher education institutions in Tampere is a central means of meeting the University's strategic promise and succeeding in the four thematic areas. The measures outlined in the University of Tampere's Strategy and included in this Action Plan will take the University of Tampere in the desired direction and support the new University's goals. The purpose of the quality management system is to support the realization of the University's strategic goals. The quality system produces information and policies to be used in the management and resource planning of the University to develop the preconditions for education and research and build the personnel's capacity. The University's quality management system was audited in 2014-2015, and it received the national quality label issued by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINE). The audit certificate will be valid until 9 April 2021. Being issued the HR Excellence in Research label by the European Commission shows that the University offers a stimulating and useful working environment. The University is also committed to equal and transparent recruitment practices and researchers' positions and careers. Rather than requiring you to absorb information, we value you as a contributorStudent Barometer Partner to our academic community and expect you to participate in classes actively. We want you to discover the central point in the issues you are studying, bring your perspective into discussions, question what you learn, and build a convincing argument. As a UTA graduate, you will be equipped with skills valued by employers, not only in your specific field but also in gathering and distilling information and presenting it to various audiences. At UTA, you are given much freedom to plan and carry out your studies. For example, you can include courses from other degree programs in your degree, which allows you to adapt your studies to your needs and expand your knowledge. With this freedom comes responsibility for your studies. We expect you to undertake your studies in an excellent academic manner and ensure you graduate on time. Of course, you will be given help in planning and are always welcome to ask our staff for help if you are not sure what to do. You are at the center of your studies, but we are here to help you on the way. View full university

Tampere University of Technology (TUT) joined the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) at the beginning of 2017. ECIU promotes the internationalization of its member universities and represents their interests at the EU level. ECIU is a growing consortium that currently comprises 12 research-intensive universities. It has a goal to bring members on board from each country in Europe. TUT was invited to join ECIU, as the University enjoys a strong reputation for industry collaboration and has been steadily climbing up global rankings. ECIU is more than a loose partnership between like-minded universities and an essential consideration for TUT. "ECIU is an active and well-organized international consortium established in 1997. All the member universities are expected to serve on its working groups," says Minna Haka-Risku, ECIU's local coordinator at TUT. "Judging by the number of international students and staff and the volume of English-taught courses and programs, TUT is one of the most international universities in Finland. While our professors and researchers maintain close collaboration with colleagues from around the world, it is also important to be involved in cross-institutional networks," says President Mika Hannula. Hannula believes that ECIU membership will help strengthen TUT's international profile. "We are looking to promote the international mobility of our teachers and identify potential partner universities with which to establish long-term research projects. After international tuition fees are introduced in Finnish universities, we are going to see even more competition for talented foreign students, so their recruitment is also a priority," says Hannula. ECIU's coordinator is placed in the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The practical work is undertaken by working groups made up of employees from the member universities. TUT is well represented and has a seat on both of ECIU's largest working groups. One of them focuses on innovation in teaching and learning and the other on entrepreneurship and societal impact. "As ECIU aims to increase students' exchange within the consortium by 20 percent, the member universities are developing customized programs for exchange students. TUT could, for example, offer a tailored package of currently available, English-taught bachelor's courses to students from the other member universities," says Haka-Risku. The members are also working on international double degree programs and an online course on entrepreneurship. Also, ECIU has launched a development program for teachers and education developers. The first implementation round of the program is currently underway, with two representatives from each member university. "To increase international recruitment, we have agreed to advertise all positions that become vacant in the member universities on ECIU's website." TUT has experience of previous collaboration with all of ECIU's member universities. Exchange agreements remain in place between TUT and almost all the members by ECIU's regulations. "UK universities have been reluctant to sign bilateral exchange agreements in the past. Thanks to ECIU, we now have the University of Nottingham as part of our network of potential host universities." Haka-Risku says that a crucial part of ECIU's mission is to influence EU policies relevant to the consortium. To this end, ECIU recently hired an employee to represent its interests in the EU. The sharing of acceptable practices is an essential aspect of all collaboration. "When universities come together to share experiences, we gain new insights and ideas for developing our University. We only have to make sure that the insights are put into action," says Hannula. TUT is located in Tampere, the Nordic countries' largest inland city, some 170 km north of Helsinki's capital. TUT's campus in the suburb of Hervanta is a community of 10,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students and close to 2,000 employees. Internationality is an inherent part of all the University's activities. Around 1,500 foreign nationals from more than 60 countries work or pursue studies at TUT. Tampere University of Technology (TUT) is an active scientific community of 1,600 employees and 8,300 students. The University enjoys a reputation as a sought-after collaboration partner in industry and academia and maintains close ties with some 200 universities worldwide. Internationality is an integral part of all our activities. TUT is a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). The most extensive and established of our leading-edge international research fields are signal processing, optics and photonics, and intelligent machines. We aim to be counted among the world's foremost research institutions in these fields. TUT was established in 1965 and has operated in the form of a foundation since 2010. Our compact and welcoming campus is located in the city district of Hervanta and is easy to reach by public transport or by car. The Kampusareena building (photo) stands in the middle of the campus and is a vibrant meeting place for students, researchers, staff, companies, and alumni. The building was completed in autumn 2015. View full university

Welcome to TAMK Global Education Services. In international rankings, Finland's higher education system routinely comes top of the class. Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK ) represents Finnish higher Education at its best. TAMK Global Education is dedicated to making this top-class, modern, and innovative Education available worldwide. TAMK is part of the Finnish Vocational Higher Education sector. TAMK believes that Education is the key to success in any endeavor. TAMK's educational provision covers the following schools. Art, Music & Media Business & Services Construction & Environmental Engineering Health Care & Social Services Industrial Engineering Vocational Teacher Education TAMK builds its education programs on well researched and applied pedagogical methods. TAMK offers customized programs to meet our partners' needs and contexts. We at TAMK Global Education are experts on the world-renowned Finnish education system. We can facilitate workshops for your faculty and staff to develop their skills and knowledge base of modern methods. At many conferences worldwide, we have shared the story of Finland's extraordinary success in educational matters with people interested in utilizing it in their context. Our professional experts are pleased to work with you to design and facilitate a subject-specific workshop. Global Education consulting services help you innovate and develop higher education systems, modern study environments, and library services. Please contact us for further information. Our strong orientation towards working life ensures the best learning possibilities for our students. Furthermore, we are involved in research, development, and innovation, which specifically target the development needs of working life. TAMK's profile is a multidisciplinary and international university of applied sciences that focuses on promoting health and wellbeing, business, and technology together with learning and creativity. View full university