Study in Finland · Pirkanmaa
Study in Tampere
Finland's technology, manufacturing and student-life capital outside Helsinki.
Tampere at a glance
- Region
- Pirkanmaa
- Cost of living
- Mid-range; noticeably cheaper than the capital region.
- Weather
- Colder and snowier than the coast — roughly −10 to −3 °C in winter.
How Tampere rates
Empire ratings, scored 1–5 where 5 is strongest — our counsellors' editorial assessment, not official data.
Tampere Empire ratings: Technology 5 out of 5, Business 4 out of 5, Engineering 5 out of 5, Health & Life Sci. 4 out of 5, Student life 5 out of 5, Nature 4 out of 5, International 4 out of 5, Affordability 3 out of 5.Universities in Tampere
Tampere University
Tampere
Technology, health and society in Finland's biggest student city.
Best for Engineering and Automation, Computing and Data, Health Technology, Biomedical Sciences
68 programmes listed
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
Tampere
Career-focused applied education inside the Tampere ecosystem.
Best for International Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health, Media and Arts
15 programmes listed
Why study here
The biggest student city outside the capital, with a research university and a UAS in the same community, sitting inside a heavy engineering, automation and gaming cluster.
Employability
A deep industrial employer base with real intern and thesis-project demand, especially in automation and machine engineering.
Student life
Widely regarded as the best student-life city in Finland — lakeside saunas, a compact centre, festivals and a large international student body.
Nature
Set on the ridge between two lakes, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, with forest and lake access from the city.
Getting around
Tram network, rail hub, and motorway to Helsinki.
Industries hiring here
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Automation
- Electronics
- ICT
- Health technology
- Research
- Gaming
Best for
- Engineering
- Automation
- Computing
- Health Technology
- Business
- Media
checked 24 Aug 2026
Content last reviewed 24 Aug 2026 by Sandhya T C, Country Head – Premium, Empire Overseas Education. Tuition fees, rankings, residence-permit fees and application deadlines change — always confirm the figures for your own programme and intake before you apply.