Tampere Universities and Colleges in Western Finland, Finland

Pirkanmaa Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences
Finnish: Pirkanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Kuntokatu 4, Tampere, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 3 245 2111, Fax: +358 3 245 2351

Summary
Founded in 1997 in Tampere Finland, the Pirkanmaa Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences offers 16 bachelor degree programs as well as one postgraduate degree course. The university has four campuses and caters to the needs of 4000 students. The university is also involved in a number of research projects.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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TAMK University of Applied Sciences
Finnish: Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Teiskontie 33, Tampere, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 3 565 4711, Fax: +358 3 565 47238

Summary
Located in Finland, the TAMK University of Applied Sciences offers a range of bachelor degree and master degree programs. The university has two campuses and is also home to a teacher education centre. The university is also involved with a number of international partnerships with over 30 countries.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Tampere University of Technology
Finnish: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 527, 33101, Tampere, 33720, Tampere, Finland
Visiting Address: Korkeakoulunkatu 10, Tampere, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 3 3115 11, Fax: NA

Summary
Founded in 1972, the Tampere University of Technology is based in Tampere, Finland and offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as research opportunities. The university is also home to a Centre of Excellence in Research, awarded by the Academy of Finland and the Ministry of Education.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Technology and Engineering

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University of Tampere
Finnish: Tampereen yliopisto
Visiting Address: Kalevantie 4, Tampere, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 3 3551 6111, Fax: +358 3 3551 6503

Summary
The University of Tampere was founded in 1925, but it eventually gained the status of a University only in 1974. Research subjects in the University of Tampere include society, economy, administration and culture, likewise public health, well-being and education. The university is organized into six faculties. At present, there are some 15,400 degree students in the University of Tampere.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University of Tampere - Medical School
Finnish: Tampereen yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta
Visiting Address: Medisiinarinkatu 3, B bld, Tampere, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 3 355 111, Fax: +358 3 3551 7385

Summary
University of Tampere was established as the School of Social Sciences in Helsinki, in the year 1925. Its Medical School is one of its kinds in Finland and has been involved in research and education. The institution has formed relationships with other medical faculties in Finland as well as other international institution, promoting research in various fields such as, cancer biology and pediatric gastroenterology.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Medical

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