Founded in 1958, the Oulun yliopisto (University of Oulu) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Oulu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Ostrobothnia. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Oulun yliopisto (OY) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Oulun yliopisto (OY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 66-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OY also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Oulu |
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Address | PO Box 8000 Oulu 90014 Northern Ostrobothnia Finland |
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The following University of Oulu's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Oulu's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Oulu a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
University of Oulu's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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University of Oulu has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Oulu is a public higher education institution.
University of Oulu is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of Oulu does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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University of Oulu is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1958
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