About Tampere University Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
Tampere University Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology is a Public Research University university located in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (Finland). It was established in 1972 (Medical Faculty; modern university formed via merger in 2019). The institution offers the Licentiate of Medicine (Lääketieteen lisensiaatti / LL — Direct MBBS/MD equivalent in the EU) programme in Finnish (Advanced fluency mandatory) with a stated duration of 6 Years (Integrated 360 ECTS credit Bachelor + Master level tier). Its campus format is listed as Kauppi Campus (Integrated medical, technology, and hospital complex). The reported intake months are August / September (Autumn academic session start).
- WDOMS Listed: YES
- WHO Recognition: YES
- ECFMG Eligible: YES
- NMC Compliance Status: NON-COMPLIANT / HIGH RISK (Does not naturally meet India's FMGLR 2021 rules because the core medium of instruction and clinical exams are not entirely English)
Recognition & Eligibility
Fees & Living Cost
Admission Requirements
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: YES (Mandatory for Indian citizens to preserve future registration eligibility under the National Medical Commission)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: YES
- Minimum Marks Required: High School 12th Board completion with top tier grades in Biology, Physics, Chemistry
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (Must be completed by December 31 of the entry year)
- Degree Offered: Licentiate of Medicine (Lääketieteen lisensiaatti / LL — Direct MBBS/MD equivalent in the EU)
- Intake Month: August / September (Autumn academic session start)
Seats & Clinical Training
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Pre-clinical sciences occupy Years 1-2; rotations start systematically in Year 3)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Tampere University Hospital — TAYS)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 5+ within the Pirkanmaa regional healthcare network
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 1,000+ beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Fully integrated into the 6-year block as advanced practical training)
- Local Licensing Exam: NO
- Internship Valid in India: Not Available
Student Support & Outcomes
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Limited (Standard student cafeterias; grocery ingredients available in town)
- Indian Hostel: NO (All international students live together in mixed student housing complexes)
- International Student Office: YES
- Language Training Provided: YES