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Tampere is internationally renowned for its high-quality education and diverse expertise. The Tampere region provides entrepreneurs with access to skilled labor, innovative research, and close-knit collaboration networks that foster business growth and development.
Tampere has consistently been the most sought-after student city in Finland, measured by the total number of applicants. One in six residents in the city is a student.
The Tampere Universities (TUNI), consisting of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences, offers students the opportunity to pursue international degrees.
The Tampere region boasts a higher educational attainment level than the Finnish average. Together, Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences form Finland’s most diverse and international higher education community, with over 35,000 students and academic professionals.
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences together form the Tampere Universities (TUNI), one of the largest and most multidisciplinary higher education institutions in Finland.
Tampere Universities brings together research and education in technology, health, and society. Its guiding principles include combining top-tier research with innovation, interdisciplinary learning, lifelong partnerships, and unique expertise in applying knowledge to business and the public sector.
Tampere Universities offers high-quality research and continuing education services.
Tampere’s diverse vocational learning opportunities support businesses by ensuring access to skilled labor and fostering competence development.
Tampere Adult Education Centre (TAKK) is one of Finland’s leading adult education centers, with over 12,000 adult learners and 270 professionals annually.
TAKK offers vocational qualifications, further and specialist vocational qualifications, and professional continuing education across more than 20 fields. Its training programs, activities, and learning environments are developed in close collaboration with businesses and the working community.
Tampere Region Vocational College Tredu serves over 17,000 young and adult learners annually, including approximately 500 students in preparatory vocational education each year. Tredu closely collaborates with the business sector, offering services such as apprenticeship training.
Tredu operates across 13 campuses in Pirkanmaa, located in Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Ylöjärvi, Virrat, and Tampere.
AhlmanEdu provides a wide range of educational programs in Tampere, including vocational qualifications, short courses, and continuing education. Training is available in fields such as agriculture, gaming, environmental studies, and creative industries.