Look beyond the university name
Tampere University is a multidisclipinary public university located in the city of Tampere, Finland. It is the second largest university in the country by student enrollment.
| Location | Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 53,268 |
| Total citations | 2,424,652 |
| Rector | Keijo Hämäläinen |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Tampere University?
Academics University rankings Global – Overall ARWU World 501–600 (2023) QS World =423 (2026) THE World 301–350 (2024) USNWR Global =400 (2023) Studies A total of 21,500 degree students studied at the Tampere University in 2021, including 18,800 students in bachelor's and master's degree programmes, and 2,700 students in doctoral degree programmes. Additionally 1,600 students are completing medical specialty training. In 2019, the university received 28,265 applications of whom 2,977 were enrolled for an admission rate of 11%. During that same year, the university was the second most applied university in Finland only bested by the University of Helsinki . Research Tampere University is primarily a research university, whereas, Tampere University of Applied Sciences focuses on development. Pre-merger multidisciplinary collaboration was mainly conducted between the fields of signal processing , biotechnology and medical technology at the Institute of Biosciences and Medical Technology (BioMediTech). The University states that it aims to become a globally recognized research community in the areas of technology, health, and society research. The university has ten Finnish Centres of Excellence : HEX – History of Experience SPARG – Spaces of Political Agency Gamecult – Game Culture Studies AgeCare – Ageing and Care Research CoETG – Cancer Research FinMIT – Mitochondria, Metabolism and Disease Research CoEBoC – Body-on-Chip Research ProLipids – Biomembrane Research COMP – Computational Nanoscience Research Inverse Problems Research The University also comprises a single Nordic Centre of Excellence: NordSTEVA – Security and Safety Research Furthermore, the University coordinates Academy of Finland 's flagship programme on Photonics Research and Innovation (PREIN).
Research strengths (by indexed output): Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Asthma and respiratory diseases, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Digital Games and Media, Educational Games and Gamification.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Tampere University
According to OpenAlex, Tampere University has 53,268 indexed research works with 2,424,652 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Juho Hamari — 10,177 citations
- Mika A. P. Kähönen — 8,493 citations
- Reijo Savolainen — 8,239 citations
- Jonna Koivisto — 6,848 citations
- Terho J. Lehtimäki — 5,204 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Tampere University?
The current Rector is Keijo Hämäläinen.
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Campus & student life
Tampere University is located in Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Tampere University
Official website: https://www.tuni.fi/en ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Tampere University founded?
Tampere University was founded in 2019.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Keijo Hämäläinen.