Tampereen korkeakouluyhteisö

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Tampereen korkeakouluyhteisö provides multidisciplinary higher education and research opportunities by combining Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences, with strengths in technology, health, and society.

Target Customer

Prospective students, researchers and faculty, partner companies and organizations seeking collaboration, alumni, and the broader university community.

Key Differentiator

A single multidisciplinary university community formed by two institutions (TAU and TAMK), with international reach, active industry/public-sector collaboration, and membership in the ECIU University; extensive library services across campuses; and a large, diverse workforce and student body.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for multidisciplinary education and research opportunities across both a university and a university of applied sciences.
2Need for strong collaboration with industry, communities, and public sector to solve real-world problems (TKI focus).
3Need for internationalization and lifelong/open education opportunities for a broad audience (open university, international programs, education export).

Key Features

1Multidisciplinary study and research across Tampere University and TAMK (technology, health, society).
2Open university studies and continuing education offerings.
3Research, development, and innovation (TKI) activities with companies, communities, and public sector partners.
4International activities, including English-taught programs and education export; membership in ECIU University.
5Alumni networks and events; a large, active employer community for recruitment and collaboration.
6Open and extensive library and information services for the whole Tampere Universities community.
7Campus development and multi-campus facilities to support learning, research, and collaboration.

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1About 23,200 students and about 4,200 employees (TAU) from over 80 countries.
2Tampere University awards approximately 200 doctoral degrees each year.
3 TAMK is described as one of the largest and most popular universities of applied sciences in Finland with a broad, international program, and an employer community of around 5,100 people.
4Alumnus engagement and events (e.g., Alumninpäivä) and a Year of Celebrations in 2025 for Tampere University.

Competitive Advantages

1Combines university and university of applied sciences into one multidisciplinary community for broad study, research, and collaboration.
2Strong industry, community, and public-sector collaboration through TKI activities and services for companies.
3International reach and opportunities, including English-taught programs and education export; ECIU University membership.
4Comprehensive library and information services across all campuses for the entire Tampere higher education community.
5Recognized quality practices (HR Excellence in Research) and ongoing campus development to meet evolving needs.

Key Benefits

1Access to multidisciplinary programs and research across TAU and TAMK.

2Extensive industry and public-sector collaboration opportunities and customized development services.

3Open university options and continuing education pathways.

4Strong international presence and education export capabilities.

5Comprehensive library and information services for the entire higher education community.

6Active alumni networks and community events to support career and research opportunities.

7Campus development and multi-site facilities designed to adapt to evolving needs.

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Additional Product Information

Product Description

A multidisciplinary higher education community formed by Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences, offering education, research, and collaboration opportunities across technology, health, and society; with strong industry and international engagement, a broad alumni network, and shared services such as libraries and campus facilities.

Target Market

Prospective students; researchers and faculty; partner companies and communities seeking collaboration; public sector entities; alumni; and the broader Tampere University community.

Unique Value Proposition

A united, multi-institutional higher education ecosystem that combines university-level and applied-science strengths, extensive industry collaboration (TKI), international programs, and shared resources (libraries, campuses) to accelerate education, research, and innovation.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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