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University of Tampere
Tampere, Finland
| No. Students: | 15,200 (1,142 int'l)* | No. of Academic staff: | 2,100 |
| Funding type: | Public |
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Why Do a PhD at University of Tampere?
Why should I study here?
Discover the top reasons for why you should consider coming to University of Tampere
- 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. The 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 Every year around ten thousand people apply to study at the University of Tampere; only approximately one in ten secures a place to study. 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.
- Origins of the University "The history of the University of Tampere strongly reflects the faith of Nordic society in the equality of people. Chancellor Jorma Sipilä. What is now the University of Tampere began in 1925 in Helsinki as an institution generally referred to as a Civic College. The guiding notion was that enlightenment was conducive to peaceful societal development. It was felt that large sectors of the population and especially young people in the rural areas were in need of enhanced popular education. In the early years of its operations interest in the Civic College focussed increasingly on catering for the educational needs of the municipalities and press. The major success areas, a qualification in social care and a qualification in librarianship, came into being in the 1940s. In the 1960s the institution moved to Tampere. Within six years student intake increased fivefold. The specialised college duly expanded into a multi-faculty university. To this day the University of Tampere has retained its strong orientation to society, to public and private services and to professional university education.
About
The University of Tampere is a culturally-committed higher education institution with the social mission of educating visionaries who understand the world and change it.
The profile of the University of Tampere accentuates the universitys multifaceted research and education on society and health.
In its research, the university addresses the central issues in contemporary society. By providing critical knowledge and education, the university helps people and societies to improve their health and their cultural, social and economic well-being.
The basic values of the University are academic freedom, creativity and social responsibility. This means that everyone has an equal right to learn, to acquire knowledge, to participate and to make an impact on society.
Tampere, the home city of the University is the third biggest city in Finland. There are also activities in smaller towns of Hämeenlinna, Pori, Seinäjoki, Valkeakoski and Virrat.
Accreditations
Quality Enhancement System in the University of Tampere
The quality enhancement system in the University of Tampere consists of the methods for continuous improvement of education, research, management, leadership and supporting services. Basically, the quality system of the University consists of the same elements as in most Finnish or even European universities. The quality enhancement methods are usually seen as a cycle of planning, doing, checking and acting.
Compared with other Finnish universities the University of Tampere has focused more in developing the self-steering of the faculties and departments instead of controlling them. At the beginning of 2011. the University of Tampere conducted a thorough overhaul of its organization. Instead of six faculties and over 20 departments there are nine schools to take care of all research and education in the University. The services and administration have been rearranged, too. The steering processes, eg. the quality system as a tool for management, was renewed at the same time. Most of the improvements to the quality system were due to the clear organisation structure and strong preconditions of the strategic management. The administration has two levels instead of three. This has made the responsibilities in quality enhancement clearer than before.
The quality systems in Finnish universities are regularly externally audited. The next external audit in the University of Tampere will be in 2011.
What do quality assurance and enhancement mean?
Quality assurance means the procedures, processes and systems used to safeguard and improve the quality. Quality enhancement implies especially to the methods of continuous improvement. The quality system is usually considered as a tool of strategic management and leadership. The word system implies to the university level construction, whereas the procedures and methods imply to the separate practices used in and by the university.
Since Finnish higher education institutions have a strong autonomy, they are responsible for their own quality methods and systems. There are however certain methods on the national level to assure the continous improvement of the university level systems. The Ministry of Education and Research steers the universities with several reporting and assessment methods. Eg. the volume and quality of higher education institutes are annually measured by certain indicators. The Finnish Higher Education Council supports the universities to improve the quality systems by organizing external audits and developing the national audit model.
The University uses assessments and evaluations to monitor if the improvement methods exist and if they are good enough. The strategy process usually produces changes to the internal steering system and to the methods of continous improvement.
Services
Student Housing
Housing for students in Tampere is administered mainly by Tampere Student
Housing Foundation (Tampereen seudun opiskelija-asuntosäätiö TOAS),
which maintains and rents out student accommodation. Instructions on how to reserve student accommodation will be sent to all international students who have been accepted to study at the University of Tampere.
University Sports Activities
The University of Tampere offers a wide range of sports services for students and staff. Have a go at our diverse sports services: you can take part in aerobics or dance classes, try new sport courses, play ball games with your friends or have a workout at the gym. You can take part in different sports for a very affordable price.
The sports center Atalpa is located in the Campus area behind the University main building.
Student life
Living in the Tampere Region
Tampere is the most popular city to live and study in Finland according to several national surveys. The Tampere Region is the 2nd largest region in Finland with its half a million inhabitants.
Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. It is located between two lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi surrounded by large green forest areas and beautiful Nordic nature. The Tammerkoski rapids run through the city.
Tampere is known as a vibrant centre of culture, sports, events, research, education and business, and as the hometown of several innovations like the world´s first GSM call.
Courageous, open-minded, relaxed and inspiring. The Tampere region is all bright!
PhD Programmes at University of Tampere
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