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Dates and Programmes

General Orientation Course for autumn semester arrivals
27 August - 1 September 2012
The programme will be available in July.

Introduction to Academic Culture and Degree Studies
17 and 24 September 2012
Preliminary programme will be available soon

Orientation Courses for International Students and Researchers

To make the start of your studies as pleasant and smooth as possible, the University of Tampere offers orientation courses for the needs of different students. All orientation courses are free of charge.

General Orientation Course for All Students

This one week orientation course is offered jointly for all international students (degree and exchange) at the beginning of the Autumn and Spring semesters. It is most important for you to take part in it.

On the first day of the Orientation, a session on how to fill in the registration papers is offered. During the week you will get information on studies and study practices as well as library, computer and other systems and services at the University of Tampere. You will also learn about Finnish customs and the history of the City of Tampere.  A bus tour around the city is also included.

In order to get credits for this orientation course, a full attendance is required (course code: OPINY001, credits: 2 ECTS credits)

Introduction to Academic Culture and Degree Studies

This practical two-day orientation is offered for international students studying in the Master's Degree Programmes offered through the medium of English. The orientation offers a general overview to academic and study-related practices as well as to livelihood and social security of a degree student in Finland.

In addition, programme-specific orientations are offered by the schools. You will get more information on them from your programme coordinator.

Orientation Course for Doctoral Students and researchers

This course in intended for Doctoral students and researchers. Further information on this orientation will be available soon.

Other Related information

We are looking forward to meeting you in Tampere!

 
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