ARE YOUseeking an international careermotivated to study abroad, possibly in Ouluwell-qualifiedfluent in Englishready for an experience unlike any other?

Visit in Arkhangelsk 12.-14.5.2009University of OuluMs Sanna Heikkinen (sanna.heikkinen@oulu.fi)Oulu University of Applied SciencesMr Sami Niemel (sami.niemela@oamk.fi)Study in Oulu ProjectMs Katja Kurasto (katja.kurasto@oamk.fi)

OULU - Bits and pieceslargest city in Northern Finlandpopulation 137,000 of which 20 % are higher education studentsexceptionally young age structure: average age 37 yearssituated 65,01N, 160 kilometres south of the Arctic Circledirect and fast connections to both Lapland and to the capital

OULU - Bits and piecesexcellent place for outdoor activities: biking, ice-skating, skiing, hiking and why not ice swimminginnovations from Oulu: heart rate monitor, internet relay chat, bone health exercise monitor, security testing softwarefree public Internet network on the campuses and in the city centremore than 100 different nationalities living in Ouluheadquarter for world-class companies such as Nokia, Polar Electro, Tracker, WinWind, CCC and many more

OULU - Bits and piecesone of the worlds most important centres for wireless communicationone of Finlands most successful regions in terms of economy, vitality, competitiveness and well-beingNokia Group is the third most important employer in Oulu areahome for numerous cultural festivals such as the Air Guitar World Championships, Oulu Music Festival for classical music, Oulu International Childrens Film Festival and many more.

International students in the Oulu regionAnnuallyapp. 600 international degree studentsapp. 800 international exchange students

Finnish education system

STUDY FOR A WHOLE DEGREE OR COME AS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT FOR A SEMESTER OR TWO

International degree studies at the universitiesBoth Bachelor and Master programmesTaught entirely in English in an international study group, students from all over the worldNo tuition fees for the time being (NB! Living costs must be covered by the student, app.500/month) Broad contacts to local companies and business lifeExcellent study facilitiesStudies are flexible and student-centred Application once a year (November-February)More information: www.studyinoulu.fi

Oulu University of Applied Sciences

8,600 students, 500 international students per yearFields of study: Culture; Natural Resources and the Environment; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences, Business and Administration; Social Services, Health and Sports; Technology, Communications and Transport; Vocational Teacher EducationBachelor and Master Degrees

INTERNATIONAL BACHELORS PROGRAMMES in English Oulu University of Applied Sciences

EngineeringDegree Programme in Information Technology (in Raahe), BEng

BusinessDegree Programme in International Business, BBADegree Programme in Business Information Technology, BBA

Application to International Bachelors ProgrammesApplication time January-FebruaryIncludes an entrance examinationProof of English skills required (selection criteria introduced at: www.oamk.fi/english/applicants)admissions@oamk.fiwww.oamk.fi/english/applicantswww.admissions.fi

University of Oulu

15,800 students, 1,000 international students per yearFields of study: Architecture, Business Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Information Science, Medicine, Natural SciencesBachelor and Master Degrees, PhD. studies

INTERNATIONAL MASTERS PROGRAMMES in English University of Oulu

EducationMasters Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation, MA

Economics and BusinessMasters Programme in International Business, MScInternational Masters Programme in Finance and Economics, MScMasters Programme in Financial and Management Accounting, MSc

INTERNATIONAL MASTERS PROGRAMMES in EnglishUniversity of Oulu

MedicineMasters Degree Programme in Health and Wellbeing in the Circumpolar Area, MHSc

ScienceMasters Degree Programme in Protein Science and Biotechnology, MSc

TechnologyMasters Programme in Architectural Design, MScBarents Masters Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering, MScMasters Degree Programme in Wireless Communications Engineering, MSc

Application to International Masters ProgrammesApplication time November-February (programme-specific)Proof of English skills required (application requirements introduced at: www.oulu.fi/degree)admissions.officer@oulu.fiwww.oulu.fi/degreewww.universityadmissions.fi

University of Oulu

PhD studies also availableFor more information about the PhD study opportunities one should contact directly the faculties of interest: www.oulu.fi/english

More information about the degree study possibilities in Oulu:www.studyinoulu.fi

More information about degree study opportunities in Finland:www.studyinfinland.fi

Exchange study opportunities:Short term studies (1 2 semesters) available in all the faculties and study fieldsContact your own exchange coordinator at your home university for more information

More information about the exchange study possibilities in Oulu

Oulu University of Applied Sciences:www.oamk.fi/englishUniversity of Oulu:www.oulu.fi/intl

STUDENT EXPERIENCES FROM OULU:

Natalia, Russia, Master's Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation I find Oulu an extremely nice area to live and study in: beautiful nature and quiet surroundings make it a great place. And if you prefer to be involved with various kinds of activities, be it sports, hobbies or going out, you will always find something to your liking. I really enjoy the programme I am studying in. Just imagine having classmates from 13 different countries! You can be sure this experience will truly enrich your life from all possible perspectives. What I found challenging at the beginning of my studies was the busy schedule of the first year and the written exams, as I was more used to in Russia.

Irina, Degree Programme in Business Information TechnologyIn my opinion there are good possibilities in Oulu from a career perspective. Oulu is a high-tech centre with a big amount of international companies. At the same time Oulu is a rather small city surrounded by beautiful nature. I find Oulu a very peaceful and safe place. There are also various kinds of activities available. A sporty lifestyle is very popular here: bicycles roads are in good condition and there are lots of nice places for running, swimming, gym exercising, boxing and doing aerobics. There are also a lot of festivals, activities and interesting exhibitions

I have enjoyed studying in such an international environment. The best part of the studies is the structure of the curriculum which also includes optional studies that you may choose according to your own interests. For example, for a Business Information Technology student most of the courses are IT related. However, after studying marketing I got really interested in the subject and even made my work practice as a marketing trainee for a local company, Elektrobit.

The first thing I noticed was that a lot of people speak fluent English. I never had any problems with communicating. Even though finding Finnish friends can be quite difficult in the beginning, it is not impossible. Most of the Finns do not open their life to newcomers easily and it takes time for them to get to know you. But it is worth waiting! After two years of living here, I have a lot of Finnish friends and I enjoy spending time with them very much.

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