University of Oulu

Oulu University of Applied Sciences began to offer higher vocational education in 1992. It responds to the business and employment needs of Northern Finland by arranging and developing training at the higher vocational education level. Oulu University of Applied Sciences has schools in Oulu, Oulainen and Raahe. Oulainen is situated 100 km and Raahe 75 km south of Oulu. Presently there are approximately 8,300 students at Oulu University of Applied Sciences. In 2007 the university admitted ca. 1,800 students to its degree programmes. Studies at the universities of applied sciences aim to provide students with a higher education qualification and skills that are needed in working life. Students work as trainees and prepare their Bachelor's theses in the partner enterprises and organisations of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

The basic activities of Oulu University of Applied Sciences include research and development work. It also participates in the regional development projects. The objective of research and development is to improve the quality of teaching at the Oulu University of Applied Science and serve the needs of working life. Research and development work focuses on the requirements set by working life and is professionally oriented. It also enables reacting in a flexible manner to changes in the competence needs.

Type

University

Country

Finland

Website

https://www.oulu.fi/university/