ARE YOU…

2. ARE YOU… • seeking an international career • motivated to study abroad, possibly in Oulu • well-qualified • fluent in English • ready for an experience unlike any other?

3. Visit in Arkhangelsk 12.-14.5.2009 University of Oulu Ms Sanna Heikkinen (sanna.heikkinen@oulu.fi) Oulu University of Applied Sciences Mr Sami Niemelä (sami.niemela@oamk.fi) Study in Oulu Project Ms Katja Kurasto (katja.kurasto@oamk.fi)

4. OULU - Bits and pieces • largest city in Northern Finland • population of 135,000 of which 20 % are higher education students • exceptionally young age structure: average age 37 years • situated 65,01°N, 160 kilometres from the Arctic Circle • direct and fast connections to both Lapland and to the capital

5. OULU - Bits and pieces • excellent place for outdoor activities: biking, ice-skating, skiing, hiking and –why not – ice swimming • innovations from Oulu: heart rate monitor, internet relay chat, bone health exercise monitor, security testing software… • free public Internet network on the campuses and in the city centre • more than 100 different nationalities living in Oulu • headquarter for world-class companies such as Nokia, Polar, Tracker, WinWind, CCC and many more

6. OULU - Bits and pieces • one of the world’s most important centres for wireless communication • one of Finland’s most successful regions in terms of economy, vitality, competitiveness and well-being • Nokia Group is the third most important employer in Oulu area • home for numerous cultural festivals such as the Air Guitar World Championships, Oulu Music Festival for classical music, Oulu International Children’s Film Festival and much more.

7. International students in the Oulu region • app. 600 international degree students • app. 800 international exchange students

8. Finnish education system

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

10. International degree studies at the universities • Both Bachelor and Master programmes • Taught entirely in English in an international study group, students from all over the world • No tuition fees (NB! Living costs must be covered by the student app.500€/month) • Broad contacts to local companies and business life • Excellent study facilities • Studies are flexible and student-centred • Application once a year (November-February) • More information: www.studyinoulu.fi

11. Oulu University of Applied Sciences • 8600 students, 500 international students per year • Fields of study: Culture, Natural Resources and the Environment, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Business and Administration, Social Services, Health and Sports, Technology, Communications and Transport • Bachelor and Master Degrees

12. INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES in English Oulu University of Applied Sciences Engineering • Degree Programme in Information Technology, BEng Business • Degree Programme in International Business, BBA • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, BBA

13. Application to International Bachelor’s Programmes • Application time January-February • Includes entrance examination • Proof of English skills required (application requirements introduced at: www.oamk.fi/english/applicants) • admissions@oamk.fi • www.oamk.fi/english/applicants • www.admissions.fi

14. University of Oulu • 15800 students, 1000 international students per year • Fields of study: Architecture, Business Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Information Science, Medicine, Natural Sciences • Bachelor and Master Degrees, PhD. studies

15. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMES in English University of Oulu Education • Master’s Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation, MA Economics and Business • Master’s Programme in International Business, MSc • International Master’s Programme in Finance and Economics, MSc • Master’s Programme in Financial and Management Accounting,MSc

16. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMES in EnglishUniversity of Oulu Medicine • Masters Degree Programme in Health and Wellbeing in the Circumpolar Area, MHSc Science • Master’s Degree Programme in Protein Science and Biotechnology, MSc Technology • Master’s Programme in Architectural Design, MSc • Barents Master’s Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering, MSc • Master’s Degree Programme in Wireless Communications Engineering, MSc

17. Application to International Master’s Programmes • Application time November-February (programme-specific) • Proof of English skills required (application requirements introduced at: www.oulu.fi/degree) • admissions.officer@oulu.fi • www.oulu.fi/degree • www.universityadmissions.fi

18. University of Oulu • PhD studies also available • For more information about the PhD study opportunities one should contact directly the faculties of interest: www.oulu.fi/english

19. More information about the degree study possibilities in Oulu: www.studyinoulu.fi More information about degree study opportunities in Finland: www.studyinfinland.fi

20. Exchange study opportunities: Short term studies (1-2 semesters) available in all the faculties and study fields Contact your own exchange study coordinator for more information

21. More information about the exchange study possibilities in Oulu Oulu University of Applied Sciences: www.oamk.fi/english University of Oulu: www.oulu.fi/intl

22. STUDENT EXPERIENCES FROM OULU:

23. 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.

24. Irina, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology In 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…

25. …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.

26. …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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