Value proposition

Science with Arctic Attitude. Working for more sustainable, more intelligent and more humane world.

The University of Oulu is an international science university which creates innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through multidisciplinary research and education.

Future innovation is about seeking, utilizing and applying new knowledge. The University of Oulu researches people and culture in a changing living environment, as well as opportunities that new technology provides for improving the well-being of people and the environment. The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary expert in Northerness.

Founded in 1958, our research and education community is 16 000 students and 3000 employees strong, and one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. The eight faculties, the many departments and the specialized research units of the University of Oulu create the foundation for multiscientific research, innovation and training of experts for demanding professional tasks.

higher education, research, Biochemistry, Education, Humanities, IT, Science, Medicine, Technology, Business, Mining, Architecture, Molecular Medicine, Health Technology, Nanotechnology, Wireless Communications, 5G, 6G, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Biosciences, Health, Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, Communication Technology, Technology, and Matchematics