Oulu University of Applied Sciences

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Oulu University of Applied Sciences


Motto:	Part of Life
Established:	1996
Type:	Public
Rector:	Lauri Lantto
Staff:	700
Students:	8400
Location:	Oulu, Finland
Website:	http://www.oamk.fi/english/ouas/

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oulu UAS) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland with approximately 8,400 students, including around 150 international degree students. Annually the number of incoming exchange students exceeds 250.

Oulu UAS offers multi-field education in Engineering, Business Administration, Social and Health Services, Natural Resources, Music, Dance, Media and Vocational Teacher Education. All fields have courses in English. In 2008 three of Oulu UAS’s thirty Bachelor’s programmes and two Master’s programmes are taught entirely in English.

Together with local enterprises, Oulu UAS has a strong focus on the applied re-search and development activities in its core areas. These activities ensure high-quality education and constant development of the university.

Education leading to a degree: Bachelor and Master Programmes
Other education: Professional Specialisation Studies, Open University Studies, Short-term Supplementary Training, Vocational Teacher Education
Research and Development: Versatile projects to meet the needs of education, industry and business life