Tampere University

Tampere University (TAU) is at the leading edge of technological development and a sought-after collaboration partner among the scientific and business communities. We educate skillful graduates to serve the needs of society. Our University is a fertile breeding ground for innovations and new research- and knowledge- based companies. We generate new knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. We foster the well-being of people and the environment through research and education. Likewise, we develop technologies that reshape the competitive landscape of Finnish industry.

Technology is the key to addressing global challenges. TAU generates research-based knowledge and competence for the benefit of society.

TAU combines a strong tradition of research in the fields of natural sciences and engineering with research related to industry and business. Particular strengths include the interaction between fundamental and applied research, broad international networks and high-quality research projects that cut across departmental and disciplinary boundaries.

Signal processing, optics and photonics, intelligent machines, biomodelling and the built environment have been identified as the University’s leading-edge fields of research in a Research Assessment Exercise in 2011. Within its leading-edge fields, TAU aims to rank among the world’s leading research institutions.