centre for international relations
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CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025, INDIA
Tel : +91-44-2235 8676 (D) : +91-44-2235 8561 (O)
Prof. G. NAGARAJAN Email : [email protected]
DIRECTOR URL : http://www.annauniv.edu/cir
Circular259/CIR/2021 Date : 31.08.2021
CIRCULAR
Tampere University, Finland with Anna University have Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) is offering semester exchange programme. Interested students of
Anna University, Chennai (CEG, ACT, SAP and MIT campuses) can apply for this
exchange programme.
The details pertaining to this programme for the spring semester 2022 (Jan to
May) are available at the following weblink :
www.tuni.fi/exchange
www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/tampere-university-students-guide/exchange
Interested students can forward their detailed application with their Bio-Data
through the Head of the Department to the Director, Centre for International Relations,
Anna University, Chennai 600 025 on or before 28th September 2021. Interested
students can apply as early as possible well before the last date. Selected students
should get prior permission from the respective departments and the Centre for
Academic Courses. The flyer and other details are given on the next page.
DIRECTOR
To All Deans of campuses All Directors and HODs (With a request to display on notice board) PS to Vice Chancellor PA to Registrar
Tampere University City centre, Hervanta and Kauppi campuses
academic year 2021-2022
International Mobility Services
• Full name of the institution: Tampere University
• Erasmus+ code: SF TAMPERE17
• Contact us: [email protected]
• Exchange coordinators: www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/international-mobility-services
• Application instructions: www.tuni.fi/exchange
• Student’s Guide: www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/tau-exchange
• Mailing address: International Mobility Services, 33014 Tampere University
• Visiting address: Kalevantie 4, 33100 Tampere
• University merger: University of Tampere (UTA) merged with Tampere University of Technology (TUT) creating a new Tampere University in January 2019. Please note that @tut.fi and @uta.fi email addresses are not in use anymore; Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) is a separate higher education institution and not a part of the university
Nomination periods and application deadlines
Time of exchange studies
Nomination period Application deadline
Autumn semester 2021 (Aug–Dec) or whole academic year 2021–2022 (Aug–May)
1 Mar – 15 Apr 2021 30 Apr 2021
Spring semester 2022 (Jan–May)
16 Aug– 30 Sept 2021 15 Oct 2021
We only accept online nominations. The link to the online application form will be
sent to the nominated students by email.
Campuses at Tampere University
Tampere University has three campuses: in the city centre, Hervanta and Kauppi in
Tampere. The city centre campus is a hub for education, business and management
studies, natural sciences, life sciences, politics, communication, and social sciences.
Hervanta campus and the surrounding area constitute a major technology hub and is a
main campus for engineering students. The Kauppi campus is located near the
Tampere University Hospital and is the home base for medicine and health sciences.
Read more: Campuses at Tampere University
Language requirements
The required level of knowledge of English is B2, however, in the Degree Programme in
Languages, Specialisation in English Language, the required level of English is C1. For
more details and exceptions, please see the How to apply instructions.
Courses and restrictions
Tampere University offers a wide range of study options for incoming exchange
students. Some field-specific restrictions may apply, e.g. architecture, medicine, theatre
arts. Exchange students can choose courses from different faculties and units
according to their own interests if they meet the course prerequisites.
Incoming Erasmus+ students are expected to select the majority of courses in the
subject fields stated in the respective IIAs.
Student’s Guide for incoming exchange students
More information about the academic system, grading, student housing, living costs,
Welcome Week and our tutoring programme is available at the Student’s Guide.
Unleash your potential!
Exchange studies
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Welcome to Finland’s most attractive university!The University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology have joined forces to create a new model for higher education in Finland. The new Tampere University together with Tampere University of Applied Sciences constitute Finland’s most diverse higher education community, which began its operations on 1 January 2019.
As the new Tampere University, we offer a broad range of opportunities to join and pursue your exchange studies within our community. We are known for our advanced pedagogical expertise. Our global digital campus, personalised instruction and high-quality physical learning environments provide you a seamless learning experience.
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We have three vibrant campuses in Tampere, a city that provides an outstanding living environment for students.
More information: tuni.fi/exchange
At Tampere University you can create a unique study experience to meet your interests. As an exchange student, you have a wide variety of courses from different degree programmes and faculties to choose from (please note that some restrictions may apply).
With us you can also take a peek into Finnishness on our courses in the Finnish language, available from beginner to advanced level.
To add an extra flavour of interculturality to your study programme, join the intercultural communication courses offered by our Language Centre.
Broad range of opportunitiesApplication deadlines:
30 April for autumn semester and full academic year
15 October for spring semester only
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What’s your plan going to be?Faculty of Built Environment
• architecture (limited acceptance)• civil engineering
Faculty of Education and Culture• early childhood education• life long learning education• teacher education
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
• automation engineering• environmental, energy and
bioengineering• mechanical engineering• materials science• chemistry and engineering
physics
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
• communication• journalism• information studies• media studies• computer sciences• electrical engineering• languages, translation studies• mathematics and statistics• theatre studies
Faculty of Management and Business
• administrative studies• business studies• industrial engineering and
management• information and knowledge
management• politics
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
• biotechnology and biomedical engineering
• biomedical sciences and engineering
• biomedical technology• medicine (limited acceptance)
Faculty of Social Sciences• health sciences• history• literary studies• logopedics• philosophy• psychology• social sciences• social work
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Together we are greaterStudent mobilityTampere University is proud to have more than 500 partner universities across the world. We are proud to receive almost 1,000 exchange students annually.
Academic calendarDuring the autumn semester, teaching is organised from late August until late December.
The spring semester starts in early January and teaching continues until late May.
Welcome WeekA Welcome Week is offered in August and early January. Besides learning about study practices and Finnish way of life, the Welcome Week is a great opportunity for you to make new friends! The Welcome Week programme is free of charge.
TutorsTo make you feel at home we will assign you a student tutor. Tutors are fellow students and they will be happy to give you a piece of advice before and upon your arrival in Tampere.
Sports servicesHigh-quality and versatile sports services are provided by SportUni. SportUni gives you the opportunity to participate in various physical activities of varying levels of intensity. Read more: sportuni.fi
Student housingTampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS) has a great selection of affordable student apartments. Read more: toas.fi
Check out for more on how to apply, housing options, Finland and Tampere … you name it!
tuni.fi/exchange
Contact informationInternational Mobility Services [email protected] tuni.fi/exchange
TampereUniversity
tampereuni
FI-33014 Tampere University, FINLAND
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Picture: Laura Vanzo /Visit Tampere Ltd.
Gotta love Finland and TampereFinland – the happiest country in the world• Safe country with a population
of 5.5 million (18.1 inhabitants per km²/ 46.6 per square mile)
• Western Europe’s fifth-largest country (area: 338,440 km² / 131,991 square miles)
• Everyone has freedom to roam in the amazing natural environment: 188,000 lakes and 37 national parks
• The place to see Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights
• The land of highest coffee consumption per capita and crazy sports like swamp soccer and ice swimming
• ... but no, we don’t have polar bears
Cost of living• Comparable to the rest of
Northern Europe
• In addition to the rent, approximately € 350–600 per month covers food, transportation, personal and leisure expenses.
• Meals at student restaurants are varied and inexpensive.
Check out for more!
finland.fi
visitfinland.com
visittampere.fi/en
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Tampere• 240,000 inhabitants, the third
largest city in Finland and the largest inland city in the Nordic countries
• A true student city: every sixth resident is a student
• Vibrant atmosphere: 8,000 events and festivals each year
• Home of the world’s only Moomin Museum
• The Sauna Capital of the World with over 30 public saunas!
• Frequently voted the best Finnish city in terms of quality of life
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Join Tampere Summer School in August 2021!Select from a great selection of interesting courses covering various academic fields, make new international friends and experience the beautiful Finnish summer!
Courses are free of charge for new exchange students of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
Check out the courses and more!tuni.fi/summerschool
tamperesummerschool
“Tampere Summer School was an amazing opportunity to learn in a highly internation-al environment. The fellow students were from all over the world and incredible to meet. The instructors were all supportive and engag-ing. Over all I would highly recommend the Tampere Summer School to anyone inter-ested in learning while traveling!”
- Leland, United States