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Exploring the Student Housing Scene in Tampere

30.5.2023

Are you a potential Tampere University student looking for the perfect apartment to call home? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll explore the student apartments available for Tampere University students.

15.5.2023

Don't Leave Home Without It: What to Bring When Moving to Tampere

Moving to Finland for studies is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, and it will be even more challenging if you aren’t prepared to move your life over here for the next couple of years. This was something that constantly ran through my mind as someone who was 1) moving away long-term from my home country for the first time ever; and 2) deathly afraid of being underprepared for anything. Hence, this blog was borne out of the paranoia I had before coming here, the experience I’ve had in my studies thus far, and the genuine desire to be of some help to all the new faces that will be gracing the campuses later this year (mostly this last one). Now, we won’t be listing every single item you should stuff into your luggage, but rather a few essentials (and a couple of surprises) that I think might make your transition to life in Tampere much smoother.

Studies

21.4.2023

Saving Money and the Environment: Secondhand Culture in Tampere

Hi everyone! I'm Emma, a second-year master's student of Security Governance at Tampere University. As students, most of us are looking for ways to save money, and one great way to do so is by buying secondhand. If you are studying in Tampere, you are in luck, as the city has plenty of great secondhand stores and flea markets to offer!

8.2.2023

The brand new Nokia Arena brings ice hockey to a new forum in Tampere

The arena offers over 12 000 seats and is unique in Finland. A new tram system and the arena, both opened in 2021, have both enhanced the city’s public image and popularity. The arena is located in the near vicinity of the city center campus of the Tampere University, which makes it possible to see the arena from the campus.

7.2.2023

Getting started in fish-keeping as a student in Tampere

Hei Hei everyone! I’m Yen Tran – a final-year student in Software Engineering at TAMK. I have been a freshwater fish aquarium hobbyist since I was at the university in Vietnam. Fortunately, I brought up this hobby in Finland.

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Isuru's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!