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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Services and support for exchange students

The International Mobility Services and other parties offer a wide range of support and services to help you start your exchange studies. On this page, we have compiled a list of services that are particularly important for exchange students.

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Get to know us even better

Tampere University is the second biggest university in Finland and we welcome around 800 exchange students each academic year through our hundreds of bilateral exchange agreements and various exchange programmes. Our community consists over 20 000 students and our university brings together scientifically excellent and high-impact research and education in technology, health and society.

We have three vibrant campuses

Get to know our accessible campuses

A 360° presentation of Tampere University

Check out the 360° presentation of our facilities

Academic calendar

Our academic year is divided into two semesters consisting of two periods each

Step inside our modern libraries

Check the library's guide for new students

Understand our university community

Our university community comprises of two HEI's

Student access to campus facilities

Our campuses are open for students 24/7

Studying facilities for students

Rooms for students to use and book on campuses

FabLab in Hervanta campus

An open space for learning and innovation

OASIS on the city centre campus

OASIS is a place to have a break and relax

Our support during your exchange studies

Welcome Week for exchange students

Welcome Week is organised before semester

International Mobility Services drop-in hours

Welcome to the International Mobility Services’ drop-in hours!

A mobile app for exchange students

Meet others in the app already before arrival!

You will get a personal student tutor

All exchange students get a buddy!

Individual study arrangements

We promote accessibility in learning!

International students’ helpdesk

You can ask about any topic on Wednesdays!

Finnish personal identity code

You will get one after the DVV registration!

IT Helpdesk helps

Check our IT instructions in a nutshell

Real-time status of ICT Services

Learn about any service interruptions

TAU's wireless networks

Wireless networks available on all campuses

Settling, finding friends and events

ESN FINT (City centre and Kauppi campuses)

Welcome to international FINT family!

INTO Tampere (Hervanta campus)

Welcome to international INTO family!

University community and friends

Find here right services and help!

Peer support

Find here different forms of support and guidance

StudyBuddy-Moodle

Search for new friends or company for lunch

MoveMate - Teams channel

Find company for excercising or friends for sports group

TREY's student event calendar

Events of all associations operating within TREY

Opiskelijan Tampere

Tampere is the most student-friendly city in Finland

Puhutaan suomea! conversation club

Would you like to use and develop your Finnish language skills?

Associations operating within TREY

Check our our subject and hobby associations!

Kamula - a student meeting place

A place for students to relax and socialize

Wappu Calendar (April - May)

Wappu in Tampere is the biggest one in Finland

Student's health and mental well-being

Exchange student’s health services

Check out our guide for well-being

Navigaattori – walk-in advising & support

The service for counselling and well-being

University community and friends

Find here right services and help!

Student's Compass

Research-based virtual well-being and life skills programme

Join the course TAU.PSY.000

Course on well-being and self-awareness

Study support workshops and groups

A wide range of group guidance services

SportUni moves you

We have versatile sport services on all campuses

Individual study arrangements

We promote accessibility in learning!

Campus chaplains are at your service

Our campus chaplains are available to everyone

Helpful discussion by phone or chat

Organisation is promoting students’ mental health

Mental health services from Pirha

Help from the Social Welfare and Health Centres

Guidelines for crisis situations

Where to get help in crisis?

The Crisis Helpline

Crisis counselling in English and other languages

Osviitta Crisis Centre in Tampere

Your visit is confidential and free of charge

TREY's harassment contact persons

Help regarding harassment and discrimination

TAU's harassment complaint

Report all inappropriate behaviour

Living in Tampere

Welcome to Tampere, one of the most attractive and lively cities in Finland. The city of students!

Guide to a greener exchange

Our green tips for exchange students

Tampere event calendar

Check interesting things to do and see

Tampere.Finland mobile app

Tampere news, maps, and discounts

52 times culture

Culture highlights and a newsletter

Free sports around Tampere

Over 50 outdoor gyms all year round and much more!

ICCK English Service

Held every Sunday at the Old Church at 16:00

Tampere fairs & exhibitions

Check the upcoming big fairs and other events

International House Tampere

Free, low-threshold information, advice, and guidance

Career events

We offer students the opportunity to attend career themed trainings

You're part of the alumni community

Keep in touch with us as an alumni

Published: 30.10.2024
Updated: 16.10.2025