Tampere University of Applied Sciences is a university (non-endowment) based in Tampere, Finland. Established in 1996, it consists of seven schools and four other units. The operations are steered by an Executive Group. Tampere University and TAMK constitute the Tampere Universities community. TAMK is a subsidiary of the Tampere University Foundation, which runs Tampere University. The assets of the university are managed by its board.Tampere University of Applied Sciences is currently investing in private equity.