The Oulainen campus is located outside Oulu in the town of Oulainen and offers a smaller, focused learning environment. It provides health care and nursing education, serving regional educational needs and practical training for these professions.

There are around 9500 students in the university.

International applicants for Bachelor’s programmes at Oulu UAS (Oamk) must hold a qualification that makes them eligible for higher education in their own country. Accepted qualifications typically include: A high school diploma or equivalent secondary school certificate that qualifies for university entry in the applicant’s home country. International credentials such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB), Reifeprüfung (RP), Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA), or comparable secondary qualifications. Vocational qualifications or higher degrees from recognised institutions may also count toward eligibility. This eligibility is checked as part of the application process. All international applicants must demonstrate strong English language skills. English proficiency is usually verified either through recognised language certificates (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) or evaluation within the entrance examination. Specific requirements vary by programme. For Bachelor’s in Nursing, additional Finnish language proficiency is required (at least A2 level) and candidates take a separate online language test.

To apply for a Master’s degree programme at Oamk, you must already hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent higher education degree. The degree should be in a relevant field related to the Master’s programme you are applying for. The relevance is checked based on the specific programme’s admission criteria. A key requirement for Master’s applicants is at least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience obtained after completing your Bachelor’s or equivalent degree. This work experience must be in the same field as your previous degree or related to the Master’s programme you intend to study. Part-time work is converted to full-time equivalence for this calculation. In creative fields such as arts, design, theater, dance or visual communication, professional artistic activity (e.g., portfolio work) of a similar length can sometimes replace traditional work experience. You must demonstrate proficiency in English as part of the application. Typically, this is done by submitting a recognised English language test score (such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency, or an equivalent). Some qualifications — like a prior degree completed in English or 20 ECTS of university study in English — may also satisfy this requirement, depending on Oamk’s rules.

Strict campus regulations, round-the-clock security, and anti-harassment assistance are all ways that Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) and the University of Oulu put student safety first. A zero-tolerance policy for bullying, emergency protocols, and constant monitoring are important steps in creating a safe atmosphere (112).

At Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk), students can enjoy a lively, reasonably priced, and active lifestyle in a technologically advanced city with first-rate bike infrastructure. Students gain from engaging social events, a robust student union (OSAKO), and hands-on, career-focused coursework. The city offers a healthy, secure, and natural way of living.

Career services at Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) provide students with all-encompassing assistance, including workshops on CVs and interviews, career planning, and assistance in locating traineeships or thesis placements. Services are available by email ([email protected]) or in-person meetings at the Linnanmaa campus.

The main organization in charge of housing Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) students is PSOAS, a local student housing foundation that provides reasonably priced, frequently equipped shared or studio flats.