2. Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Making Connections Worldwide
Helsinki
Arctic Circle
ca 610 km
6-7 h
1 h

3. Finland
The fifth largest country in Western Europe (area 338,424 km² / 131,985 mi²)
Population: 5,429,894 (02/2013)
GDP per capita (2011): €35,200 (e.g. Germany €31,700, France €30,600, EU average €25,100) 
Key features: High standard of education, social security and healthcare, all financed by the state
The 2nd northernmost country in the world, located between 60˚N and 70˚N
Climate: Great contrasts – cold winters and fairly warm summers. Extremes: -51.5˚C/-60.7˚F ( in Kittilä), +37.2˚C/+99.0˚F ( in Liperi)
© Visit Finland – The official travel site of Finland

4. Finland Best country to live in (Newsweek Magazine 2010)
One of the most efficient education systems in the world (PISA 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2009 & World Economic Forum research)
Happiest people in the world (Gallup World Poll 2010)
The least corrupt country in the world (Transparency International 2007 and 2012 – in top ten since 2007)
The best competitiveness in the world: in top ten 2000 – 2012, 3rd in 2012 (World Economic Forum)
© Visit Finland – The official travel site of Finland

5. Oulu 65˚01’ N, 25˚28’ E, elevation 0 m
5th largest city in Finland with ca. 190,700 inhabitants
Area 3,866 km2, population density ca inhabitants/km2
Among the ”youngest” cities in Europe, average age 34 years (21% under 15 years of age)
Oulu is the fastest growing city in northern Europe
With over 400 years of history, today Oulu is one of the world’s most advanced centers of science, education and culture in which high-knowledge-based business and technology flourish.
Oulu – People and the City © City of Oulu

6. Oulu
”Oulu’s growth is a classic story of how in Finland the public and private sector pull together” (The Financial Times 09/2007)
”As well as the principal research and development offices of Nokia and 800 other high-tech companies, there are probably more PhDs per square meter in this compact old paper-milling town than anywhere else on earth.” (International Herald Tribune 11/2006)
In top 10 out of 75 cities in the EU survey on the quality of life (06/2007)
The smartest community in Europe (Intelligent Community Forum 2012, 2013?)
Among the 7 best new global cities for startups (Fortune 09/2012)
oulu.com/en/studying © City of Oulu

7. Finnish Education System

8. Tasks of the Universities of Applied Sciences

9. Universities of Applied Sciences’ Role in RDI

10. Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland
25 institutions in 70 localities (+ Police College of Finland and Åland UAS)
Nearly 140,000 degree students
In Northern Finland:
Oulu 9,000
Rovaniemi 3,400
Kemi-Tornio 2,900
Kajaani 2,100
Oulu UAS is the 4th most attractive and 5th largest university of applied sciences in Finland (in 2012).

12. Oulu UAS – Well-being through competence12

14. Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being
1,800 annual intake
1,280 degrees completed in 2012 (1,234 in 2011)
265 completed pedagogical studies in 2012 (252 in 2011)
Employment rate of graduating students 63.6% (62.6% in 2011)

16. Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being
Nearly 9,000 students, including • 240 international degree students and • 280 (in 2012) incoming exchange students and trainees from ca countries
• 600 students in the School of Vocational Teacher Education
• 1,400 students in adult education
800 lecturers and other staff members
• additionally 121 (in 2012) visiting lecturers and experts from abroad
€65 million annual turnover

18. Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being
28 Bachelor’s degree programmes, of which three in English (Business Information Technology, Information Technology, International Business)
• 210 – 270 ECTS cr./3.5 – 4.5 years
10 Master’s degree programmes, of which two in English (Industrial Management, Information Technology)
• 60 – 90 ECTS cr. (mainly part-time studies)
Professional Specialisation Studies (30 – 60 ECTS cr.)
School of Vocational Teacher Education (pedagogical studies 60 ECTS cr.)
• As of 2013 also training of student counsellors and vocational special education teachers
Supplementary training
Open university studies

19. Structure of Studies SECOND CYCLE Master’s Degree 60/90 ECTS cr
Master’s Thesis 30 ECTS cr
Advanced Professional Studies 30/60 ECTS cr
Further education
Professional Specialisation Studies 30–60 ECTS cr
Three years work experience
FIRST CYCLE
Bachelor’s degree
3.5–4.5 years
210–270 ECTS cr
Bachelor’s thesis 15 ECTS cr
300 ECTS cr
Practical training 30–120 ECTS cr
Free-choice studies
15 ECTS cr
Professional studies (compulsory / optional)
135–240 ECTS cr
Basic studies (compulsory / optional)

21. Research, Development and Innovation
Research, developent and innovation (RDI) is one of the basic tasks of the university of applied sciences
Oulu UAS’s RDI work serves teaching and supports the development of Oulu Region and the whole Northern Finland by producing skilled workforce, supporting business operations, developing innovation activities and increasing international interaction.
RDI work is guided by Oulu UAS’s strategic focus and development areas:
Internet and ICT
Energy and environment
Health and well-being
Creative industries
Internationalisation
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable development

22. Research, Development and Innovation
Oulu UAS’s RDI work is also guided by the Oulu Innovation Alliance strategic agreement signed between Oulu UAS, City of Oulu, University of Oulu, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Technopolis Plc.
The aim is to maintain Oulu's position as an internationally acknowledged centre for innovation
Oulu UAS together with the other founding members has commited to concentrating operations on the agreed innovation areas, investing in agreed infrastructure and developing mechanisms for joint usage.
Target areas are internet research (CIE), printed electronics (PrintoCent) and internationals business operations (MAIGBE).

23. Olli Oamkilainen

24. Schools and Units as of 1July 2013
Oulu University of Applied Sciences Ltd. (incorporated as of 1 January 2014)
Administrative Unit
School of Vocational Teacher Education
School of Health and Social Care
School of Renewable Natural Resources
School of Engineering
School of Business and Information
Management
School of Music, Dance and Media
Student Services
International Services
Research and Development Services
Library
Information Production, Information Management & IT Services
Communication Services
Financial Services
Human Resources Services

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26. Annual intake in 2013 Total 1391 (youth education)
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Agrologist
School of Business and Information Management
Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA
School of Music, Dance and Media
Media Artist
Musician
Dance Teacher
School of Health and Social Care
Biomedical Laboratory Technologist Emergency Nurse Physiotherapist Registered Nurse Public Health Nurse Midwife Rehabilitation Counsellor Optometrist Radiographer Bachelor of Social Services Dental Hygienist Occupational Therapist
School of Engineering
Bachelor of Construction Management

27. Students from Northern Finland
About 90% of students come from the former provinces of Oulu and Lapland
About 75% of students come from Northern Ostrobothnia
About 240 international degree students
Responsibility for education in Northern Finland in 15 degree programmes
National responsibility for education in five degree programmes

28. International student recruitment (degree-seeking students)
Nationwide joint online application system (currently all universities of applied sciences and as of Autumn 2014 all higher education institutions in the same new system)
Application period for degree programmes instructed in English 7 January - 11 February 2014 (online application at
Admission requirements: completed upper secondary education (final diploma at hand upon application and acceptable language competence in English (e.g. IELTS Academic Level 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79))
Entrance examinations in all degree programmes (in Finland or abroad)
Entrance examinations abroad are arranged jointly by universities of applied sciences through FINNIPS network.

29. International degree students by country of origin Top 20 in 2012No
Nationality
Number of students 1
China 23 2
Russia 22 3
Vietnam 20 4
Nigeria 18 5
Nepal 13 6
Pakistan 7
Ethiopia 12 8
India 9
Germany 10
Bangladesh 11
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Kenya 14
The Netherlands 15
Estonia 16
USA 17
Philippines
Ghana 19
Italy
Mexico

31. Aims of Internationalisation
To be part of university’s basic task and daily activities.
To improve education and methods of learning and teaching together with international partners and experts.
To promote students’ and teachers’ interaction with partners abroad > to offer opportunities.
Active and mutually beneficial exchange programmes for both staff and students
> to train students and staff for a multicultural and international society.

32. International Collaboration
Oulu University of Applied Sciences aims at promoting genuine international collaboration with strong partnerships between institutions.
Oulu University of Applied Sciences has signed bilateral agreements with about 160 European, eight Asian, three North American and two African partners.
Altogether, there are exchange and other co-operation opportunities in over 30 countries.

33. Mobility at Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Mobility at Oulu University of Applied Sciences

34. Exchange students by country, top 21 in 2012
Outgoing students (min 3 months)
Incoming students (min 3 months) No
Destination country
Number of students 1
Great Britain 17 2
Germany 16 3
Belgium 14 4
USA 10 5
Canada 9 6
Czech Republic 7
Netherlands 8
Spain
Republic of Korea
Thailand 11
Sweden 12
Austria 13
Italy
China 15
Portugal
Hungary
Japan 18
Kenya 19
Slovakia 20
Indonesia 21
Malaysia No
Country of origin
Number of students 1
Czech Republic 29 2
Italy 26 3
France 20 4
Hungary 17 5
Spain 16 6
Germany 15 7
Netherlands 14 8
Slovakia 11 9
Republic of Korea 10
Greece
Belgium 12
Portugal 13
Russia
Austria
Poland
Estonia
Lithuania 18
Japan 19
Slovenia
Great Britain 21
Romania

36. For Incoming Students
ECTS Information Packages (
Oulu University of Applied Sciences’ websitein English (
Student dormitory & assistance in finding alternative housing (exchange students)
Finnish language and culture courses (3–9 ECTS cr)
Peer and teacher tutors
International Co-ordinators in the schools & International Relations Office
Study and Student Affairs Offices
Student Union’s International Teams (free time activities)
Welfare Services (affordable opportunities for practicing sports and discounts on other welfare services)
Student Union membership (ca 15 EUR/term, 25 EUR/academic year): discounts on transportation and other services, inexpensive warm meals