Oulu–Oulu? Finland? 65˚01’ N, 25˚28’ E, elevation 0 m –Best country to live in (Newsweek Magazine 2010) –One of the most efficient education systems in the world (PISA 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2009 & World Economic Forum research) –Happiest people in the world (Gallup World Poll 2010) –The least corrupt country in the world (Transparency International 2007 and 2012– in top ten since 2007) –The best competitiveness in the world, in top ten 2000 – 2012, 3rd in 2012 (World Economic Forum) –”Oulu’s growth is a classic story of how in Finland the public and private sector pull together” (The Financial Times 09/2007) –”As well as the principal research and development offices of Nokia and 800 other high-tech companies, there are probably more Ph.D.s per square meter in this compact old paper-milling town than anywhere else on earth.” (International Herald Tribune 11/2006) –In top 10 out of 75 cities in the EU survey on the quality of Life (06/2007) –The smartest community in Europe (Intelligent Community Forum 2012, 2013) –Among the 7 best new global cities for startups (Fortune 09/2012) –Among the youngest cities in Europe, average age 34 years (21% under 15 years of age) –5th largest city in Finland with ca. 190 700 inhabitants, land area 3 866 km2, population density ca 49.33 inhabitants/km2

Oulu University of Applied Sciences– Making Connections Worldwide

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The Finnish Education System

Higher Education in Oulu

–Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Oulu UAS (Ouas) –Ouas is a multidisciplinary and regional institution of higher education which focus on interacting with the working life and regional development. –Founded 1996 –Students, total 9 000

–University of Oulu –The University of Oulu is a research and innovation university engaged in multidisciplinary basic research and academic education. –Founded 1958 –Students, total 15 864

Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland

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Oulu University of Applied Sciences

– Nearly 9,000 students including• 239 international degree students and• 240 exchange students from ca 50 countries

– 1,800 annual intake– 1,400 students in adult education– 1,200 completed degrees annually– 600 students in the School of Vocational Teacher Education • 200 complete the pedagogical studies annually– Employment rate of graduating students 70%

Oulu University of Applied Sciences

– 800 teachers and other staff members• In addition, about 100 visiting lecturers and experts from abroad

– 30 Bachelor’s degree programmes, of which three in English (Business Information Technology, Information Technology, International Business)– 10 Master’s degree programmes, of which two in English (Industrial Management, Information Technology)– Supplementary training– Open university studies– € 65 million annual turnover

Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being

Focus areas of Oulu University of Applied Sciences

– Internet and ICT

– Energy and environment

– Health and well-being

– Creative industries

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Educational Supply

– Bachelor’s Degrees (210–270 ECTS cr, 3.5–4.5 years)– Master’s Degrees (60–90 ECTS cr)– Professional Specialisation Studies (30–60 ECTS cr)– Vocational teacher education (60 ECTS cr)– Supplementary training – Open university studies

Structure of Studies

Further education

Professional Specialisation Studies 30–60 ECTS cr

FIRST CYCLE

Bachelor’s degree

3.5–4.5 years

210–270ECTS cr

Bachelor’s thesis 15 ECTS cr

Practical training 30–120 ECTS cr

Free-choice studies

15 ECTS cr

SECOND CYCLE

Master’s Degree60/90 ECTS cr

Professional studies(compulsory / optional)

Basic studies(compulsory / optional)

135–240 ECTS cr

300 ECTS cr

Three years work experience

Master’s Thesis30 ECTS cr

Advanced Professional Studies 30/60 ECTS cr

Research, Development and Innovation

– Research, developent and innovation (RDI) is one of the basic tasks of the university of applied sciences

– Oulu UAS’s RDI work serves teaching and supports the development of Oulu Region and the whole Northern Finland by producing skilled workforce, supporting business operations, developing innovation activities and increasing international interaction.

– RDI work is guided by Oulu UAS’s strategic focus and development areas:

• Internet and ICT• Energy and environment• Health and well-being• Creative industries• Internationalisation• Entrepreneurship• Sustainable development

– Oulu UAS’s RDI work is also guided by the Oulu Innovation Alliance strategic agreement signed between Oulu UAS, City of Oulu, University of Oulu, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Technopolis Plc. • The aim is to maintain Oulu's position as an internationally acknowledged

centre for innovation• Oulu UAS together with the other founding members has commited to

concentrating operations on the agreed innovation areas, investing in agreed infrastructure and developing mechanisms for joint usage.

• Target areas are internet research (CIE), printed electronics (PrintoCent)and internationals business operations (MAIGBE).

Research, Development and Innovation

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School of Vocational Teacher

Education

Asko Karjalainen

Schools and Units

Rector’s Office Jouko Paaso

School of Health and Social Care

Kari Virolainen

School of Renewable

Natural Resources

Jukka Tikkanen(acting)

School of Engineering

Oulu Campus

Jyrki Laitinen(acting)

School of Business and Information

Management

Päivi Vesala

School of Music, Dance

and Media

Riitta Tötterström

LibraryMinna Koistinen

Oulu UAS’s Enterprise Resource Planning System

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Intake in 2011Total 1 490 (Education for young people)

Students from Northern Finland

– About 90% of students come from the former provinces of Oulu and Lapland

– About 75% of students come from Northern Ostrobothnia

– About 240 international degree students

– Responsibility for education in NorthernFinland in 16 degree programmes

– National responsibility for education inseven degree programmes

Aims of Internationalisation

− To be part of the university’s basic task and daily activities.− To improve education and methods of learning and teaching

together with international partners and experts.− To promote students’ and teachers’ interaction with partners

abroad > to offer opportunities.− Active and mutually beneficial exchange programmes for

both staff and students> to train students and staff for a multicultural and

international society.

International Collaboration

− Oulu University of Applied Sciences aims at promoting genuine international collaboration with strong partnerships between institutions.

− Oulu University of Applied Sciences has signed bilateral agreements with about 160 European, eight Asian, three North American and two African partners.

− Altogether, there are exchange and other co-operation opportunities in over 30 countries.

Mobility at Oulu University of Applied Sciences

For Incoming Students

– ECTS Information Packages (www.oamk.fi/english/ects)

– Oulu University of Applied Sciences’ websitein English (www.oamk.fi/english)

– Student dormitory & assistance in finding alternative housing (exchange students)

– Finnish language and culture courses (3–9 ECTS cr)

– Peer and teacher tutors

– International Co-ordinators in the schools & International Relations Office

– Study and Student Affairs Offices

– Student Union’s International Teams (free time activities)

– Welfare Services (affordable opportunities for practicing sports and discounts on other welfare services)

– Student Union membership (ca 15 EUR/term, 25 EUR/academic year): discounts on transportation and other services, inexpensive warm meals