Tampere university is a culturally-committed higher education institution with the social mission of educating visionaries who understand the world and change it. The University was originally founded in 1925 as a Civic College, but today it multiple faculties has 15,400 degree students and 2,100 employees working in multifaceted research and education on society and health. In its research, the University addresses the central issues in contemporary society. By providing critical knowledge and education, the university helps people and societies to improve their health and their cultural, social and economic well-being.
