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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 offers a blend of modern urban living and breathtaking natural beauty, world-class innovation and local tradition, work and leisure, warm sunny summer and beautiful snowy winter. It’s not just a place to live – it’s a place to thrive. Here you will experience the exceptional quality of life that this Finnish gem has to offer for those looking to relocate.
Work in Tampere
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 Tampere Universities (TUNI), one of Finland’s largest multidisciplinary higher education communities. It combines research and education in technology, health, and society, with a strong focus on innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and collaboration with industry and the public sector. TUNI also provides 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.