About University of Oulu
The University of Oulu is a public research university in northern Finland, founded in 1958. It has about 14,000 students in eight faculties, including Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Medicine, Technology and Oulu Business School.
Oulu is a world leader in wireless communication research, including 6G, and more than 80 companies have been spun out of its research. Nobel Peace Prize winner Martti Ahtisaari studied there.
- Founded
- 1958
- Type
- Public
- Students
- 14,000+ (2024)
- Faculties
- 8
- Location
- Oulu
All courses at University of Oulu (4)
Postgraduate (4)
Rankings & recognition
The University of Oulu was one of the top three Finnish universities in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Location: Oulu, Finland
Oulu, Finland
The main campus is at Linnanmaa, about 5 km north of Oulu city centre, and the medical campus is at Kontinkangas. Oulu is the largest city in northern Finland and a well-known technology hub, with long summer days and snowy winters.
For international students
The University of Oulu welcomes students from Pakistan for English-taught master's programmes and offers scholarships for non-EU students.
Most English-taught programmes in Finland start in late August or early September. Applications for the autumn intake usually open around December–January through the national Studyinfo service or the university's own portal. Students from outside the EU pay tuition fees, and Finnish universities offer scholarships that can cover part or all of the fee. After admission you apply for a Finnish student residence permit, which normally lets you work part-time while studying.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Oulu?
It is in Oulu, northern Finland, with the main campus at Linnanmaa.
What is the University of Oulu known for?
Wireless communications and 6G research, IT and electrical engineering, medicine and business.
Does it offer scholarships?
Yes. It offers scholarships for non-EU students admitted to fee-paying programmes.
Can Pakistani students apply?
Yes. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will help you apply on time.
Sources: oulu.fi, en.wikipedia.org