Tampere University of Technology (TUT) conducts scientific research in technology and architecture and provides higher education within these fields. TUT started operating in the form of a foundation in the beginning of 2010.
TUT is a significant national and international pioneer in the development of technology and a sought-after cooperation partner among the scientific community and business life. In its own fields, TUT is Finland’s most attractive research and study environment. Internationality is inherently linked to all activities.
TUT’s operations are founded on a combination of strong research of the natural sciences and technology and research related to industry and business. Many research fields play a major role in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and demographic ageing. The most extensive and established of the international leading-edge fields of research at TUT are signal processing, nanophotonics and intelligent machines.
TUT offers its students an opportunity for a broad, cross-disciplinary education. Competent Masters of Science of Technology and Architecture as well as Doctors of Technology and Philosophy graduate from TUT to work in key braches of industry, especially in the technology industries and in tasks related to the built environment. In terms of student numbers, the largest fields of study at TUT are information technology and electrical, mechanical, automation and civil engineering.
The About TUT pages provide a condensed presentation of the University, covering the University’s strategy, statistics, organization and alumni activity.