Degree Programmes and Courses in English
Programmes available for Exchange Students
TAMK offers exchange studies in ten Bachelor level programmes in English on Tampere Campuses:
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems (Game Design) (Spring Term only)
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
- Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering (Autumn Term only)
- Degree Programme in International Business
- Degree Programme in Media
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Paper Technology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Tourism
It is also possible for exchange students to study in English on Ikaalinen Campus or Virrat Campus:
- Degree Programmes in Business Administration and Tourism, Ikaalinen Campus
- Degree Programme in Media, Virrat Campus
Also, these Finnish Bachelor level degree programmes offer some courses / projects / possibilities for practical training or final thesis in English on Tampere Campuses:
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (Spring Term only)
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
- Degree Programme in Film and Television
- Degree Programme in Fine Art
- Degree Programme in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Sciences
- Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering
- Degree Programme in Music
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy (Spring Term only)
- Degree Programme in Service Management
The following Finnish Bachelor level degree programmes on Tampere Campuses do not offer courses in English but it may be possible to do project work or write a final thesis, or participate in some parts of the courses. If exchange students are interested in these programmes, they should contact TAMK International Services for more information.
- Degree Programme in Automobile & Transport Engineering
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Textile Technology
Additionally, these courses and modules are open for all students:
- TAMK free-elective studies (courses open for all students, usually have no prerequisites)
- Cross-Institutional studies through Unipoli Tampere
If you hope to do an independent project or your final thesis (not possible in all programmes), TAMK first needs to find a supervising teacher and a topic for you. Your exchange can be confirmed only after this. You should plan your studies directly with your supervising teacher.
Applicants must indicate the TAMK Degree Programme they are most interested in. Exchange students may select courses from any degree programme, but the Head of the Degree Programme and/or teacher of the course makes the final decision on whether an exchange student will be accepted for a particular course. If there is not enough space in a particular course, priority in registration is given in the following order:
- degree students of the particular programme
- degree students of other programmes
- exchange students who have a background in the particular field
- exchange students who do not have a background in the particular field
- Unipoli exchange students
The normal course load for degree students is 60 credits per academic year (1 cr = 1 ECTS = 27 hours of student work). TAMK requires all exchange students to complete minimum 5 cr per study month.
Language Support and Policy
TAMK organizes Finnish language and culture courses before the start of each academic year. During the semester, the incoming exchange students and staff have a possibility to study Finnish and other languages. They can also participate to language courses organized together with other higher education institutions in Tampere (Unipoli Tampere). The Finnish language studies are highly recommended for the incoming mobility participants to ensure the smooth integration to the Finnish society and the studies at TAMK.
COURSES FOR AUTUMN 2013
Courses offered to exchange students in the Autumn Term 2013:
Course descriptions for Course Catalogue Autumn 2013
The course catalogue for Spring Term 2014 will be published in September-October. You can take a look at the courses offered in academic year 2012-2013:
Exchange students enroll to courses after they arrive at TAMK. The detailed timetables (with course days, times, names of teachers, classrooms, etc.) and all instructions will be given during the Exchange Student Orientation.
Updated 05/20/2013