About UTA
University of Tampere (UTA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Tampere, Finland. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), UTA is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is in top-650 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 94 position in the world.
UTA does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Tampere, Finland
- Establishment year
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1925
- Students
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15,438
- International students
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475
- Female students
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53%
- Acceptance rate
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10%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2019#648
- Rating THE
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2022#94
UTA tuition fees
The academic calendar at UTA is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Finland. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At Finnish public universities, you can study for free in Finnish or Sweden. Your language level should be at least at a B2 level. Tuition fees for English programs start from 10,871 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Bachelorthere are free programs
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Foreign10,871 USD/year
- Masterthere are free programs
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Foreign10,871 USD/year
- Doctoratecitizens and foreigners
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Free
Bachelor degree at UTA
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 78.
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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78
Master's degree at UTA
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at UTA for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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90
UTA campus
The campus of UTA is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. UTA regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
You can stay in Finland for up to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. Look for more immigration options in our article.
