The University collaborates with the University Hospital Clinics and Tampere Primary Health Care Clinics. Nurses in the clinics are also engaged in patient home visits. Practicum observation is arranged in health care government offices. Tutors in distant sites monitor the students. Learning objectives are broad.
Students develop and follow individualized study plans.
Tampere University is heavily involved with exchange of scholars and students. Through the Socrates program that UT coordinates it has contracts with University of Rome and University of Middlesex, England. Through the Nord Plus program, UT is involved with the University of Bergen, Norway. Research Collaboration involves collaborative projects with Dr. Friedemann from FIU, Marjorie White from University of Florida, Nancy Hogan from University of Miami, Beverly Anderson from University of Calgary, and Sally Kendall from the University of Hertfordshire. Student Services and supports for international students are very well developed.