Academic Calendar
Semester 1: Early August to late December
Semester 2: Early January to late July
Student Guide
You probably have plenty of questions about your destination. You can find some of the answers in the Tampere student guide.
View Student GuideAccommodation
Tampere does not have on-campus dormitories. Housing for students in Tampere is administrated by the Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS).
Explore your accommodation optionsFinancial Support and Living Costs
Find out your estimated monthly expenses and learn what forms of financial support may be available to you.
As a UK Erasmus student, for the 2021/22 academic year you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant. Guidance on funding for students undertaking exchange in the 2022/23 academic year will be added soon.
View cost of living informationTransport
Tampere is serviced by a good transportation network of public buses operated by Nysse. Students get a 45-55% discount for bus and train travel with the Finnish student card they get by joining the student union.
Find out more about arriving in Tampere