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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-340. The educational institution is in the top-250 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
At University of Oulu, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Oulu, Finland
- Establishment year
- 1958
- Students
- 9,753
- International students
- 753
- Female students
- 53%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 401-450 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 |
Natural Sciences | 451-500 |

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 10,332 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.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Foreign10,332USD/year
- Master
- Foreign10,332USD/year
Study programs at University of Oulu
Education & Training
Intercultural Teacher Education
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
- Study degree
- BSc, MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
- Study degree
- BSc, MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor's in International Business Management
- Study degree
- MBus
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
- Study degree
- BSc, MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Bachelor's in Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor's in Intercultural Teacher Education
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
International Business Management
- Study degree
- BSc, MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Education and Globalisation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Learning, Education and Technology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Education and Globalisation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Learning, Education and Technology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education and Globalisation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Financial and Management Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Business Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Computer Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MTech
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Electronics
- Study degree
- MTech
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Biochemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Biomedical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Master's in Architecture
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Financial and Management Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Marketing
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's in Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time

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.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 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.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 92
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.
- Library
- Yes

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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