Education [City of Tampere]

The City of Tampere organises basic education and also upper secondary education at Tampere Region Vocational College Tredu and seven general upper secondary schools.

Compulsory education continues until the age of 18. Everyone must continue their studies after completing compulsory schooling.

Basic education

Tampere provides basic education in Finnish and foreign languages, preparatory instruction for basic education for immigrants, as well as flexible and subject-emphasis education.
Vocational education

Secondary vocational education at Tredu and other vocational colleges in Pirkanmaa. At the end of your studies, you will graduate into a profession.
General upper secondary education

General secondary education in seven upper secondary schools in Tampere. At the end of your studies, you will complete the national matriculation examination.
Higher education

You can study for a higher education degree at a Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences or Police University College.
Open education and courses

Learn new skills at Tredu, colleges and open universities.
Compulsory education

Compulsory education continues until the age of 18, and everyone must study after completing basic education.
Partnership of the City of Tampere and Tampere Universities Community

The aim is to keep Tampere the most student-friendly city in Finland!

Welcome to study in Tampere!

Information about student services and benefits.

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Education

Welcome to study in Tampere!

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The new school building in Ahvenisjärvi opened in August

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