The University of Oulu (known as Oulun yliopisto Finnish) is among Finland's major institutions. The university is located in Oulu, Finland.

The University of Oulu's main campus is at Linnanmaa, about 5 kilometres (3 miles) north of Oulu. It has six colleges, four focal institutes, the Botanical Gardens and Museum, the Pegasus University Library, and the Tellus Innovation Arena. The Faculty of Medicine, Biochemistry, and Molecular Medicine is situated on the Kontinkangas Campus, located 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) southeast of the city centre in Kontinkangas, Oulu. There is also the Oulu University Hospital, the Medical Research Centre (MRC), and the Biocenter Oulu.

The University of Oulu is one of Finland's most senior universities, with around 13,000 students and 2,900 staff. Oulu University is organised into six faculties. In these faculties, the University of Oulu offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The institution provides 21 International Master's Programs and is recognised as one of the best in Finland and among the top 400 in the world.

The Student Union represents all bachelor's and Master's degree students at the University of Oulu. The University of Oulu serves and monitors the concerns of all undergraduate degree students. Students who pay the Student Union membership fee receive a student card that entitles them to access student services and discounts. Students benefit from low-cost or free medical and dental treatment through Finnish Student Health Services, transport reductions on trains and buses, student food discounts, and other benefits.

The University of Oulu wants to encourage student mobility. It participates in several international exchange programs, including Erasmus (Europe), Nordplus (Nordic Countries), FIRST (Russia), ISEP and International to International ISEP (USA, South America, Asia), UNC-EP (USA), north2north (USA, Canada, Russia, Nordic Countries), and North-South-South (North America, South America, and Asia) (Africa). Besides, the University of Oulu has around 50 bilateral partnerships with partner universities worldwide.

The University of Oulu is still ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide, and it is a popular choice for international students who wish to study and work in Finland. It is also a well-respected and frequently mentioned institution of higher learning in Finland. The university is famous for local students due to its extensive program offerings and well-maintained facilities. The university received 17,667 domestic applications in 2022 and admitted 2,497 new students, resulting in a 14% domestic acceptance rate. As a result, admission to The University of Oulu is quite competitive.

University Highlights 

University Type	Public Institution
Established Year	1958
Ranking	447
Number of Courses	21 Master's and 3 Bachelor´s programs
Tuition Fees	11,534 USD
Intakes	October and April

Main Intakes

University of Oulu intake takes place in October for the winter semester and in April for the summer semester.

Scholarships

The University of Oulu Overseas Scholarship Scheme offers financial assistance to academically talented international students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Oulu. The scholarships will be awarded through tuition fee waivers, and the tuition costs and scholarships will vary depending on the program.

University of Oulu Scholarship:

Applicants who fulfil the admissions criteria and are required to pay the tuition are qualified to apply for a University of Oulu Scholarship. The University of Oulu Scholarship can only be obtained once.

• Citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland: Tuition fees are not needed for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland enrolled in an international Bachelor's or Master's Programme at the University of Oulu.
• Citizens of non-EU/EEA nations: Students who are not nationals of a member state of the EU/EEA or Switzerland must pay the tuition charge exception for an EU citizen, a family member of an EU/EEA citizen, or possess an EU blue card or a continuous or permanent residence permit card in Finland.
• UK residents: UK residents residing in Finland and their family members must possess the right of residence under the withdrawal agreement (Brexit permit) from 2022 onwards to be free from the tuition charge.
• Scholarship in Finland: The Finland Scholarship assists international students from outside the EU/EEA in supporting their university study in Finland, ensuring they receive the most excellent assistance possible to make the most of their studies, nurture their abilities, and establish successful professions after graduation.

The scholarship at the University of Oulu includes the first-year tuition cost and a relocation award of 5000€, provided after the student is in Oulu.

CWC Scholarship (Wireless Communications Engineering):

The Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) provides limited scholarships to qualified students admitted into the Wireless Communications Engineering Master's Programme. The scholarship is worth 6000 euros.

Nokia Scholarship:

The grant is available to talented, approved students in the Master's programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Wireless Communications and Engineering, and Sustainable and Autonomous Systems. The scholarship is worth 3000 euros.

Application Process

• The applicant must fulfil the general and program-specific eligibility requirements for the program to which they wish to apply.
• Students must take a language exam and get the following minimal results:
• TOEFL online (Home Edition) and TOEFL iBT: Overall, 92, with no section scoring less than 20.
• IELTS Academic/IELTS Academic online: 6.5 overall, with no component scoring less than 5.5.
• Academic PTE: 62 overall, with no area in Communicative Skills scoring less than 42.
• Applicants can complete the application process online, uploading all essential materials and submitting educational papers.
• Wait for the admissions results before making travel plans to Finland if admitted.
• Finally, students must register as students and join the University of Oulu.

Documents required:

• Requirements for educational documents
• De­gree cer­ti­fic­ate
• Tran­script of re­cords
• Trans­la­tions of edu­ca­tional doc­u­ments
• Educational History Form.
• Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT/ACT) are accepted.
• Motivation Statement, Recommendation letter (optional/upon request).
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• English Language Proficiency (TOEFL-IBT or IELTS).

• Visa (for international students).

FAQs

Where is the University of Oulu?

The University of Oulu is located in Oulu, Finland.