Tampere University (TAU)

Tampere University (TAU) is Finland’s second-largest multidisciplinary university, created in 2019 through the merger of Tampere University of Technology and the University of Tampere. As a foundation-based institution, TAU brings together strong research traditions in technology, health, and society. The university is committed to advancing sustainable development through research, education, and community engagement. TAU ranks among the top Finnish institutions in Horizon 2020 funding and has a long-standing track record in EU-supported research and training initiatives, with over 100 projects across H2020, Horizon Europe, and Erasmus+.
The university promotes equality and diversity and holds the European Commission’s “HR Excellence in Research” award. It offers cutting-edge infrastructure, including unique platforms for gamification and immersive technologies such as the PAIDIA Living Lab, the LUDUS lab, and the CIVIT imaging centre. TAU’s Gamification Group is one of the world’s most cited research teams in the field. With internationally recognised expertise, dedicated EU project support, and a vibrant campus environment, TAU provides an excellent setting for multidisciplinary research and doctoral training.