Degree Programmes and Courses in English
Programmes available for Exchange Students
TAMK offers exchange studies in eight Bachelor level programmes in English on Tampere Campuses:
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems (Game Design) (Spring semester only!)
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (Spring semester only!)
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
- 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 Business Administration, Virrat Campus (Spring semester only!)
- 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 semester 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 semester 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 Chemical 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 SITR network
If you hope to do an independent project or your final thesis (not possible in al, 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
- SITR 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.
COURSES FOR AUTUMN 2012
Courses offered to exchange students in the Autumn Term 2012 (August - December) are listed below in PDF-format:
Courses offered to exchange students in Autumn 2012
Full course lists will be published in the ECTS Study Guide 2012-2013 in May 2012. The final timetables (including days, times and classrooms) will be published in July 2012.
Courses in past academic years
Updated 05/04/2012