Living in Finland without speaking the language: is that a problem?
Can you live and study in Finland without speaking Finnish? Sure you can!
Starting out as a student filmmaker in Finland, without speaking Finnish
A quick guide for starting your filmmaking career alongside your studies in Tampere. Tips on building valuable networks and valuing your work.
My practical training as an exhibition coordinator
Gaining experience in art production, staying creative and fighting for a more sustainable future.
How To Get a Part-Time Job in Finland?
Are you an international student wondering how to find financial support for living and studying in Finland?
Remote Teaching from the Perspective of an International Student
How does remote teaching at Tampere University look like from the perspective of an international student?
My Experiences as a New International Student on Hervanta Campus
My name is Atiqa and I am a master’s degree student at Tampere University. Since my high school year, studying in Europe has always been my dream. I'm a student of computer science and most of my classes are held on Hervanta campus.
Mänttä-Vilppula – from paper to art
As things move back towards the normal, opportunities for joy appear. One example is the recent opening of many of the museums. Since many of us cannot go back to our countries for the summer, I thought that it would be a good idea to show you one of the hidden gems near Tampere: an old industrial town of Mänttä-Vilppula, which is known as the art town in the area.
Why did I choose this degree programme?
Tampere Universities offer a good variety of study programmes, everything from engineering to governance. Because there are so many possibilities it is often hard to choose which programme is the best fit for you. In this article you will find stories of three students talking about how they chose their study programme, what was new and surprising for them as well as what their study programme is all about.
Getting around Tampere
The city centre of Tampere is small enough to reach places on foot. However, the university is located on different campuses, student housing is scattered around the city and bigger shops tend to be located more toward the outskirts. Finns generally love their “automarkets,” but us students don’t often own cars. Getting around is simple and effortless if you know how to. I have put together some basic info for anyone interested in moving here and around.
Erasmus+ traineeship: How I found a position and prepared for the journey
If you are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree student at Tampere University, I am sure you have heard of Erasmus+ grants for traineeships. I had the best time doing my Erasmus+ traineeship last summer, and I am going to share with you some tips of looking for a position.
Take care of your well-being
Due to the corona pandemic, our lives are totally changed. We have slowed down a bit and spend more time at home. It might be a big challenge for everyone to figure out a new daily routine. It can actually be pretty hard to make it as active and productive as a normal day would be. In this text, I will share you some useful tips so you can maintain your well-being.