Established in 1925, Tampereen yliopisto (Tampere University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tampere (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pirkanmaa. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Tampereen yliopisto (TaY/TAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Tampereen yliopisto (TaY/TAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 95 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TaY/TAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
