The University of Oulu is an international science university which creates innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education.
Top reasons to study here
- Our mission is to create new knowledge and educate future talents.
- Sharing knowledge and enabling innovations is important to us.
- We encourage students and colleagues to think open-mindedly, to do things for the first time and, when needed, to learn from their mistakes.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Education & Training (1)
- BA & MA (Education) Intercultural Teacher Education
Engineering & Technology (1)
About
History
Founded in 1958, the community is 13 000 students and 2900 employees strong, and one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. The university consists of eight faculties and many specialized research units.
Education
There are 8 faculties in the University of Oulu: Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Technology, Oulu Business School. Oulu Mining School and Oulu School of Architecture combined to the Faculty of Technology.
Research
The University of Oulu produces new knowledge for building a more sustainable, healthier, and more intelligent world. We participate in solving global challenges by combining multidisciplinary approaches, high-quality research, and fruitful collaboration. Our research is top-level in the world on our selected focus areas.
Career
The university of Oulu Career Services is there to help you when you need information about working while studying, finding a job, or working life in general. In addition, when you want to have more information about internships, thesis positions, or how to cooperate with companies in general, please contact the university of Oulu Career Services.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
408 -34
2020
374 2
2019
376
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
501 -200
2019
301 200
2018
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
-
2020
251
2019
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
419 -20
2019
399
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Students of the University of Oulu have active lives, both on the campus and off-campus. Students have possibilities for inexpensive clubs and organisations, and many different type of leisure time activities. Accomodation can be easily arranged with the student housing foundation PSOAS and several housing options around the Oulu area offer comfortable living near campus.
Library services
Oulu University Library is a scientific library, the task of which is to provide library and information services for the researchers, teachers and students of the University of Oulu.
ICT services
University campus offers students and staff free wireless internet access and variety of ICT facilities. The public 5G test network is being built in the Linnanmaa campus and will be available for students soon.
Medical services
The Finnish Student Health Service FSHS is an expert in student healthcare and provides targeted low-threshold services designed to provide long-term health benefits for university students. They offer services for general health, oral health and mental health.
Student Life
Campus life
- Linnanmaa
The main campus building in Linnanmaa is a large complex, where all parts are connected. From the north end to the south end runs Väylä, the interior street.
The campus is located five kilometres to the north of the center of Oulu. The campus has residential buildings for thousands of students, as well as a chapel and sports hall.
- Kontinkangas
The Kontinkangas campus in Oulu consists of the faculties of Medicine, and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, as well as Oulu University Hospital.
Sports facilities
Physical exercise is a good balance for studying and it supports your wellbeing. University Sports of Oulu (OKKL) offers versatile sports and wellness services to the students and staff of the universities in Oulu (University of Oulu, Oulu University of Applied Sciences and Diaconia University of Applied Sciences). The activities consist of more than 50 different sports or exercise services. You gain access to the sports and academic sport services by purchasing the Sports Pass.
Student clubs
The Student Union of the University of Oulu (OYY) is an organization for students by students. All the degree students of the University of Oulu are our members. Doctoral students and exchange students can apply for our membership.
Student Reviews
Expect the unexpected
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I haven't officially started my program but I have talked to some students they are pretty about the environment and level of education.
Arctic attitude
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Geography is a very strong field (I studied it) in the University of Oulu so it was very good for me. I like that there is only one main campus where are all the faculties (technology, science, humanities, education) except the medicine which is near to the city hospital. I liked the atmosphere in the university because of that, we are all together in the same place. Our...
The regional economic analysis about the relation of the wage and immigration is my main concern. In my last degree i tried to figureout a solution but i failed. That esteem my determination to work on this topic.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have done two masters degree in Economics in two different universitie. In my own country’s University i learned all of the theories and some applications of economic tools. Moreover, in University of Oulu, Finland i experienced with the practical use of economic theories and learned how to make effecient and effective use of the different models. However, my work was...
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