Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About University of Oulu
University of Oulu — public non-profit university. It is located in Oulu, Finland. As a member of European University Association (EUA), University of Oulu is actively working on developing the academic environment.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which University of Oulu is on top-320.
At University of Oulu, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 364 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 440 |
Natural Sciences | 517 |

University of Oulu tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at University of Oulu is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Finnish and Sweden programs at University of Oulu are free (B2 level and higher). Tuition fees for English programs start from 10,573 USD per year. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Study programs at University of Oulu
Education & Training
Intercultural Teacher Education
Engineering & Technology
Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
Computer Science & IT
Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor's in International Business Management
Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
Other
Bachelor's in Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
Bachelor's in Intercultural Teacher Education
International Business Management
Education & Training
Education and Globalisation
Learning, Education and Technology
Master's in Education and Globalisation
Master's in Learning, Education and Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
Environmental Engineering
Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Education and Globalisation
Economics & Business Management
Business Analytics
Economics
Finance
Financial and Management Accounting
International Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Biomedical Engineering
Business Analytics
Computer Science and Engineering
Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science
Master's in Computer Science and Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
Computer Science and Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Master's in Electronics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry
Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
Master's in Biochemistry
Master's in Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
Medicine
Biochemistry
Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science
Master's in Biomedical Engineering
Master's in Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science
Other
Master's in Architecture
Master's in Business Analytics
Master's in Financial and Management Accounting
Master's in Marketing
Master's in Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining

Bachelor degree at University of Oulu
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 78.
Master's degree at University of Oulu
It is impossible to enter University of Oulu for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 92 or higher.
University of Oulu campus
The university campus is located within Oulu. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at University of Oulu. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

What to do after graduation
You can stay in Finland for up to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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