Summer studies

Summer Studies 2026

Summer Period starts 11.5.2026 and ends 16.8.2026. Dates 1.8. - 16.8.2026 are officially part of Academic year 2026 - 2027, so you have to enrol as present to take studies in August. Summer Studies are usually based on remote teaching or similar methods.

If you want to participate in cross-institutional studies in TAMK during summer, see courses offered in Sisu or in TAMK’s study guide.

Please note that according to degree regulation, the assessment of courses completed during June-August can take longer than 21 days.

Here are some useful tips for summer studies:

- Complete an internship or apply for a substitution of the internship with work experience gained elsewhere during studies. You can find the faculty’s internship practices in the student’s guide.

- Plan your thesis topic and/or collect data. Be in touch with your supervisor in advance.

-Take a look at the elective studies of other degree programmes. If you have questions about the summer courses organized by other faculties, you can contact the respective faculty’s guidance and counselling services

- Gain credits for voluntary work.

You can also take courses from other universities. These courses can primarily be included in the free choice studies of your degree. Please check the suitability of the studies to your degree from your Faculty.

- See more information on network studies including Tampere higher education cross-institutional studies

- Take free online courses (MOOC).

You can find studies offered by faculties and other actors below. Independent modes of study are available for some studies, check the instructions and schedules also for these.