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Oulu University of Applied Sciences

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world rank  3955

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Overview

Established in 1992, the Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (Oulu University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Oulu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Ostrobothnia. This institution also has a branch campus in Raahe and Oulainen. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (OAMK) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (OAMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Finnish higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OAMK 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Oulu University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Oulu University of Applied Sciences
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Campus Location

Address PO Box 222, Kiviharjunlenkki 1B
Oulu
90101 Northern Ostrobothnia
Finland
Oulu University of Applied Sciences Phone Number +358 (10) 272 1030
Oulu University of Applied Sciences Fax Number +358 (10) 272 1371
Other locations Raahe and Oulainen

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Oulu University of Applied Sciences'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 Oulu University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

Oulu University of Applied Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Oulu University of Applied Sciences's admission information.

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Oulu University of Applied Sciences a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 405 Professorintie 5
Oulu 90101
(10) 272 1032


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Oulu University of Applied Sciences has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Oulu University of Applied Sciences is a public higher education institution.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Oulu University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Oulu University of Applied Sciences does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Oulu University of Applied Sciences's main facilities:


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

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Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Oulu University of Applied Sciences's main services:


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Oulu University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Oulu University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Twitter Twitter

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Free Online Courses

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