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Tampere University (TAU)

Tampere University (TAU)
Address: Kalevantie 4, 33100 Tampere, Finland
Signal Processing, Photonics, Automation

Established in 2019 through a merger of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. It is one of Finland’s most multidisciplinary universities, with a strong emphasis on technology, health, and society.

Diplomas*:

Domains taught:

Status:

Partnerships:

The university community has deep collaboration with the regional industry, including major players like Nokia and Sandvik. It is part of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).

Research:

Research is centered on technology for health, light-based technologies, and sustainable urban development. It hosts a Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research and the national flagship for photonics research (PREIN).

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

5000

Current students***:

21000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

120000

Pros

Strong research in specific technology areas like signal processing, broad multidisciplinary environment, close ties with the Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK).

Cons

As a recently merged entity, its internal structures and identity are still evolving; some facilities are split between three campuses.

Best For

Students interested in a multidisciplinary environment with deep expertise in signal processing, photonics, and health technology.

*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”,  “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

 

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

 

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