Oulu University of Applied Sciences

parue le 27/09/2023
Europe En FIN Economic and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities Sciences and Technologies Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports) Engineering Other

University’s presentation

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Finland. We educate competent and innovative professionals and conduct active research and development. In co-operation with our partner institutions we create new vitality to the northern region.

Oamk provides Bachelor and Master's degree studies as well as exchange studies, pedagogic studies at the School of Professional Teacher Education, professional specialisation and open university studies as well as supplementary training. Studies are offered in the field of Business, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Information and Communication Technology, Media and Performing Arts or Natural Resources.

Alongside teaching, research, development and innovation work (RDI) is the second basic task of universities of applied sciences. Our RDI work supports the development of Oulu and Northern Finland. We educate competent professionals, support entrepreneurship, develop innovation activities and boost international cooperation.

At Oamk, the international co-operation is seen as a part of quality. We have a wide international network of partner universities and enterprises in over 30 countries. Together with our nearly 200 international partner institutions we prepare both students and staff for intercultural considerations and for acting in international operating environment.

Address

Yliopistokatu 9

90570 Oulu

Fields of Education

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economic and Social Sciences
  • Sciences and Technologies
  • Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
  • Engineering
  • Other

Contact person for the incoming exchange students

u.oamk.fi/coordinators Bastian Fähnrich and Marianne Isola et al.

Other fields of education

Agriculture & Rural Industries

Do you have a Buddy system?

Yes

Number of students in the institution

9500

Proportion of international students

9500 / 450

Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students

English

Level required

  • B2

Official certification

Official certification not asked

Other languages of instruction

Finnish

Level required for the other languages

  • B2

Official certification for the other languages

Official certification not asked

Catalogue of courses taught in English

u.oamk.fi/exchangestudies

Clarifications about the courses

Co-operation in the field of professional teacher education.

Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning

u.oamk.fi/exchangestudies

Linguistic support

Finnish language and Intercultural Competences courses.

Equivalence of university credits

u.oamk.fi/ects

Additional fees

No

Services available on the campus

Student Union & Organisations

Cafes & Restaurants

ICT Services (incl. printing etc.)

Inernational Mobility & Oamk Services

Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD

u.oamk.fi/studyguide > Studying at Oamk > Special Needs & Accessibility

On-campus accommodation solutions?

Yes

Accommodation solutions and amounts

u.oamk.fi/accommodation