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What makes the University of Tampere different?
University of TampereThe
origins of the University in its forerunner, the Civic College, have endowed it
with a singularly clear and extensive mission to serve society. The University
of Tampere is Finland 's biggest provider of higher education in the field of
social sciences and the accompanying administrative sciences.
In its
teaching and research the University takes a critical approach to phenomena in
society. Its experts engage in the societal debate both through their
publications and through the mass media; their opinions are sought after and
their words carry weight in discussion and decision-making.
The
University offers a wide range of research and expert services to both private
companies and public bodies.
High quality research that really makes a
difference
The research accomplished at the University of Tampere is
scientifically of high quality. It is also nationally and internationally
influential and interesting. A characteristic feature of the research is that
the phenomena of society, health and well-being are approached from the
perspective of numerous research areas.
Research and StudyThe strengths
of the University of Tampere are
* research on information,
information technology and knowledge
* research on cities, the
environment and the regions
* research on journalism and media
* research on change of society
* research on the
individual and the health of the population
A popular place to study
University of TampereEvery year around ten thousand people apply to
study at the University of Tampere; only approximately one in ten secures a
place to study. Freedom of choice in minor subjects is one of the University's
strengths and serves to increase its popularity among applicants.
The
awards received by the University for the education it provides, the feedback
from those employing its graduates, the placements of its graduates in working
life and their satisfaction with their degree programmes prove that the
University has indeed accomplished its educational mission.
Continuing
education is an integral part of the University's core operations and is
strategically significant for the interaction of research, teaching in degree
studies and the surrounding society. There is also the option to take university
studies through the open university and as a supernumerary student. Thus the
University offers people the opportunity for lifelong
learning.
Co-operation on local and international level
The
University of Tampere is influential locally, nationally and internationally.
The University collaborates with the City of Tampere, Tampere Region and other
higher education institutes in the area, likewise with companies and public
sector organisations.
Together with the University of Jyväskylä and
Tampere University of Technology, the University of Tampere forms a University
Alliance, a co-operation consortium which strengthens the member universities'
reciprocal cooperation and clarifies the division of labour in research,
education, support services and administration. In terms of the numbers of those
applying for admission and of those studying towards higher university degrees
the Alliance is the most attractive and extensive university entity in
Finland.
The University of Tampere is renowned for its high-quality
teaching. The University is also keen to develop into an international research
university with extensive co-operation networks in teaching and research
throughout Europe and beyond. The main forms of internationalisation are
mobility of students, researchers and teachers, likewise the master's programmes
offered through the medium of English and associated research established in
fields in which the University is especially strong. |
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