Oulu University of Applied Sciences
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| Motto | Pick your future |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1996 |
| Rector | Jouko Paaso |
| Students | 8,500 |
| Location | , |
| Website | http://www.oamk.fi/english/ |
Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oulu UAS) (in Finnish: Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu (Oamk)) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland with approximately 8,500 students, including around 240 international degree students. The number of incoming exchange students annually is approximately 280.
Education
Degree programmes
Oulu UAS offers education in approximately 30 bachelor’s degree programmes and 10 master’s degree programmes in the following fields:
- Culture
- Natural Resources and the Environment
- Technology, Communication and Transport
- Social Sciences, Business and Administration
- Social Services, Health and Sports
All have courses in English. Three bachelor's degree programmes and two master's degree programmes are conducted entirely in English:.
- Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (BBA)
- Degree Programme in Information Technology (BEng)
- Degree Programme in International Business (BBA)
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management (MEng)
- Degree Programme in Information Technology (MEng)
Other education
- Open university studies
- Short-term supplementary training
- Vocational teacher education
Research, development and innovation activities
In addition to education, another basic function of Oulu UAS is its research, development and innovation (RDI) activities. RDI activities are guided by the focus areas defined in Oulu UAS’ strategy 2017–2020:
- Energy-efficient construction for the northern climate
- Multidisciplinary business and entrepreneurship abilities
- Services and technology promoting health and well-being
- Renewable teachership at university of applied sciences and teacher training.
RDI activities support the development of the Oulu region and Northern Finland. Oulu UAS co-operates with local enterprises to ensure high-quality education and constant development.
In addition to the strategy, Oulu UAS’ RDI work is guided by Oulu Innovation Alliance, a strategic co-operation agreement formed in 2009 by Oulu UAS and the City of Oulu, the University of Oulu, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Technopolis Plc. Oulu UAS is committed to focusing its activities on the agreed areas of innovation, investing in agreed infrastructures and developing mechanisms for the joint use of the alliance.
Schools
- School of Business and Information Management
- School of Engineering and Natural Resources
- School of Music, Dance and Media
- School of Health and Social Care (Oulu and Oulainen Campus)
- School of Vocational Teacher Education
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