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University of Oulu

Location

Oulu University, Linnanmaa, Oulu Finland

Ranking

# 342QS World University Rankings

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25Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes

International

10 % International students

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About University of Oulu

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 ten faculties, many departments and specialized research units of the University of Oulu create the foundation for multiscientific research, innovation and training of experts for demanding professional tasks. 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 research done at the University of Oulu benefits people living at all latitudes. However, our heritage as one of the Northernmost multidisciplinary universities in the world is invaluable now, when mankind’s new growth frontier is to the North. The demanding conditions of the far north have always forced people to be inventive and resourceful. Many innovations that have changed the world have their roots here. We call this: “Science with Arctic attitude”.

About University of Oulu

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 ten faculties, many departments and specialized research units of the University of Oulu create the foundation for multiscientific research, innovation and training of experts for demanding professional tasks. 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 research done at the University of Oulu benefits people living at all latitudes. However, our heritage as one of the Northernmost multidisciplinary universities in the world is invaluable now, when mankind’s new growth frontier is to the North. The demanding conditions of the far north have always forced people to be inventive and resourceful. Many innovations that have changed the world have their roots here. We call this: “Science with Arctic attitude”.

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University information

General

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27+
2.8+

11,335
54%
46%
1,122
25%
75%
993
71%
29%

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$4,470
Food
$3,110
Transport
$640
Utilities
$1,900

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
International
12,000 EUR

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of Oulu is one of the top Public universities in Oulu, Finland. It is ranked #342 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=259
  • 2016
    #=358
  • 2017
    #411-420
  • 2018
    #411-420
  • 2019
    #=376
  • 2020
    #374
  • 2021
    #408
  • 2022
    #377
  • 2023
    #=392
  • 2024
    #=313
  • 2025
    #=344
  • 2026
    #342

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=259
  • 2016
    #=358
  • 2017
    #411-420
  • 2018
    #411-420
  • 2019
    #=376
  • 2020
    #374
  • 2021
    #408
  • 2022
    #377
  • 2023
    #=392
  • 2024
    #=313
  • 2025
    #=344
  • 2026
    #342

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