University of Tampere: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #342 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #135 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 36 | In Finland |
| #21 of 1,015 | For Game Design and Development |
| Top100 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Enrollment
- 18,400
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- tuni.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 12% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 18,400 |
| Full time employee | 3,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 6:1 |
We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for University of Tampere based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Tampere is a world-class research university with 73,004 scientific papers published and 2,086,151 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Genetics.
University of Tampere majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 458 | 3426 |
| 1994 | 475 | 4244 |
| 1995 | 527 | 4598 |
| 1996 | 608 | 5808 |
| 1997 | 673 | 6589 |
| 1998 | 710 | 7671 |
| 1999 | 811 | 9567 |
| 2000 | 952 | 11652 |
| 2001 | 964 | 13738 |
| 2002 | 1437 | 18712 |
| 2003 | 1306 | 20445 |
| 2004 | 1266 | 22618 |
| 2005 | 1431 | 26231 |
| 2006 | 1630 | 30378 |
| 2007 | 1742 | 33628 |
| 2008 | 1894 | 39140 |
| 2009 | 1956 | 43904 |
| 2010 | 2096 | 49715 |
| 2011 | 2308 | 56139 |
| 2012 | 2356 | 63960 |
| 2013 | 2337 | 69901 |
| 2014 | 2631 | 77203 |
| 2015 | 2818 | 82669 |
| 2016 | 3221 | 85937 |
| 2017 | 3367 | 93859 |
| 2018 | 3545 | 103513 |
| 2019 | 3890 | 120032 |
| 2020 | 3850 | 144923 |
| 2021 | 4228 | 166863 |
| 2022 | 3931 | 163977 |
| 2023 | 4127 | 173337 |
| 2024 | 3463 | 171045 |
| 2025 | 2543 | 151091 |
Tuition
| International studetns | For the bachelor's and master's degree programmes offered in English between 10 000 and 12 000 euros per academic year if you are not an EU/ETA citizen. No tuition fees in doctoral programs. National legislation will change the amount of tuition fees in 2026. (EUR) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Tampere.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen | Administration, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen | Administration, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Theatre |
| Lisensiaatti/Licentiat | Administration, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Theatre |
| Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen | Administration, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Theatre |
University of Tampere alumni
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Sanna Marin
- Enrolled in the University of Tampere
- 2007-2017 graduated with master's degree in science of public administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sanna Mirella Marin is a Finnish politician who served as prime minister of Finland from 2019 to 2023 and as the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP) from 2020 to 2023. She was a Member of Parliament from 2015 to 2023. She was re-elected as member of parliament in April 2023 but resigned to become a strategic adviser on political leaders' reform programmes in the Tony Blair Institute in September 2023.
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Aki Kaurismäki
- Enrolled in the University of Tampere
- Studied media studies
- Occupations
- film directordirectoractorfilm screenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Aki Olavi Kaurismäki is a Finnish filmmaker. He is best known for films such as Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989), Drifting Clouds (1996), The Man Without a Past (2002), Le Havre (2011), The Other Side of Hope (2017), and Fallen Leaves (2023).
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Jyrki Katainen
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jyrki Tapani Katainen is a Finnish politician who served as the European Commission's Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness from 2014 until 2019. Katainen was previously prime minister of Finland from 2011 to 2014 and chairman of the National Coalition Party from 2004 to 2014. He was succeeded by Alexander Stubb as chairman of Finland's National Coalition Party. After stepping down as prime minister, Katainen was elected as European Commission Vice-President in July 2014.
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Mikko Alatalo
- Occupations
- singerpoliticiansongwritermusicianrecording artist
- Biography
-
Mikko Tapio Alatalo is a Finnish musician and politician.
University of Tampere faculties and divisions
| Centre : University Consortium of Seinäjoki | Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architecture, Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Education and Culture | Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training, Upper Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Natural Sciences | Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Physics, Robotics |
| Faculty : Information Technology and Communication Sciences | Computer Engineering, Digital Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Robotics, Theatre |
| Faculty : Management and Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Engineering Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Insurance, Marketing, Political Sciences, Public Law, Regional Studies, Sustainable Development |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Technology | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Medical Technology, Medicine |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Gender Studies, Health Sciences, History, Literature, Nursing, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Institute : Tampere Institute of Advanced Study | Social Sciences |
| Unit : Finnish Social Science Data Archive | Social Sciences |
| Unit : Library | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Theatre, Transport and Communications, Welfare and Protective Services |
General information
| Alternative names | UTA Tampereen yliopisto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kalevantie 4 Tampere, 33014 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 255,000 |