University of Oulu in brief

The University of Oulu is an international research and innovation university engaged in multidisciplinary basic research and academic education. The University promotes advanced research, education and culture, and strengthens

the knowledge and skills base leading to enhanced wellbeing. Its activities ensure the availability of a

highly-trained specialist workforce and research capacity.

The University encompasses eight fields of study: Humanities, Education, Economics and Business, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, and Technology. In all, more than 70 different specialist disciplines are represented. In Oulu, the University operates on two campuses: Linnanmaa and Kontinkangas.

The strengths of the University are its broad academic base, top-level research in its chosen focus areas, and quality education. The University of Oulu has close links to the business community and other research institutions. It collaborates with hundreds of universities and partners abroad.

Students, total 15 661new students 1 778

Degrees, total 2 240Bachelor´s degrees 875Master´s degrees 1 108Doctoral degrees 154Other degrees 103

Publications, total 3 030Scientific publications 2 457Other publications 573

exchange studentsOutgoing 417Incoming 357

foreign students 471

Personnel 2 984 (in person years performed) Professors 236Researchers and teachers 1439Other personnel 1309

funding, total 225.9(M€)

University of Oulu in brief Founded in 1958

Figures in 2009

Linnanmaa campus

biosciences and Health • cell-extracellular

matrix research

• cardiovascular disease research

• enzyme structure and metabolic research

• genes and the environment

information Technology • machine vision and ubiquitous

computing technologies

• wireless communications

• high-speed electronics and photonics

• biomedical engineering

• information systems and software

environment, natural resources and Materials • environmental issues,

natural resources and energy economy

• materials science, properties and behaviour of matter, catalysts and material innovations

• modelling and computational science

Cultural identity and interaction • intercultural interaction

• language, education and interaction

Development AreasBusiness Studies and Economics

Research-based Teacher Education

Steel Research

Mining and Mineral Engineering

Focus Areas of Research

Multidiscipline Research Centres biocenter Oulu: graduate school and research in biotechnics and molecular medicine

infotech Oulu: graduate school and research in electronics, wireless communications, information science and information technics

Thule institute: graduate school and research in northern and environmental issues

Focused Research UnitsCentre for Wireless Communications, CWC: wireless communications

Giellagas institute: education and research in Saami language and culture

Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory: measurements of the Earth’s magnetic field, cosmic radio noise, seismic activities, and cosmic rays

Innovation CentresThe University of Oulu cooperates in the centres with several partners

Centre for Measurement and Information Systems, CeMiS (in the City of Kajaani)

Center for Internet Excellence, Cie

Printed Electronics and Optical Measurements Innovation Center, PrintoCent

Martti Ahtisaari Institute of Global Business and Economics, MAiGbe

Disciplines of the Faculties

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (1353)• Accounting • Economics • Finance • International Business • Logistics • Management and Organisation • Marketing

Faculty of Education (1608)• Arts and Crafts Oriented Primary Teacher Education • Early Education • Educational Sciences • Master of Education, International Programme • Music Education • Primary Teacher Education • Technology Oriented Primary Teacher Education

Faculty of Humanities (2002)Archaeology • Cultural Anthrolopogy • English Philology • Finnish Language • German Philology • History • History of Science and Ideas • Information Studies • Literature • Logopedics • Nordic Philology • Saami Culture • Saami Language

Faculty of Medicine (1413)• Clinical Laboratory Science • Dentistry • Health Management Science • Health Sciences Teacher Training • Medical and Wellness Technology • Medicine • Nursing Science • Radiography

Faculty of Science (3561)• Biochemistry: General Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology • Biology: Ecology, Physiology and Genetics • Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Structural Chemistry • Physical Sciences: Astronomy, Biophysics, Geophysics, Physics, Physics and Information Processing, Theoretical Physics • Geography: Applied Geography and Regional Planning, Geography • Geosciences: Geology and Mineralogy, Environmental Science, Surficial Geology • Information Processing Science: Digital Media, Information System Science, Mobile Services, Software Business, Software Engineering • Mathematical Sciences: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, Statistics

Faculty of Technology (3567)• Architecture • Mechanical Engineering • Process Engineering • Electronical Engineering • Telecommunication • Computer Engineering • Information Processing • Industrial Engineering and Management • Environmental Engineering

Number of undergraduate students in 2009 in brackets.

International Master’s Degree Programmes

Architectural Design

Astronomy and Space Physics

barents environmental engineering

education and Globalisation

finance and economics

financial and Management Accounting

Health and Wellbeing in the Circumpolar Area

international business

Protein Science and biotechnology

Software, Systems and Services Development in Global environment

Syncrotron radiation based Science and Accelerator Physics

Wireless Communications engineering

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University of OuluLinnanmaaPO BOX 800090014 UNIVERSITY OF OULU

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For the visitors of LinnanmaaGeological Museum Open Mon–Fri and Sun 11:00–15:00

Zoological MuseumOpen Mon–Fri 8:30–15:45

botanical Gardens Greenhouses open Tue–Fri 8:00–15:00, Sat–Sun 12:00–15:00The outdoor garden open from May to September every day 8:00–20:00

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