The Circumpolar Studies program of the University of the Arctic (UArctic) is an exciting way for students attending University of the Arctic member institutions to learn about the North, with courses held online and around the world in other UArctic member institutions.

The Circumpolar Studies program gives students the opportunity to learn about the lands, peoples, and issues of the circumpolar world and prepares them for advanced study or professional employment e.g. in fields of sustainable resource management, self-government, Arctic engineering, and northern tourism. Special emphasis is given to matters concerning Indigenous people of the Circumpolar North.

Students of Oulu University of Applied Sciences can include Circumpolar Studies e.g. in free-choice studies, or upon agreement with the Head of the Degree Programme they can supplement the degree completed here, or studies can also compensate studies of the curriculum of student's degree programme. Students completing Circumpolar Studies have a priority when selecting students to the north2north student mobility programme which gives them a chance to complete part of their studies onsite in another north2north member institution.

The Circumpolar Studies program consists of two required components: The BCS Core and an Advanced Emphasis. The BCS Core consists of a single lower-level introductory course and six upper-level advanced courses in three interdisciplinary fields of study. Together, the core enable students to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the lands, peoples, and critical issues of the circumpolar world.

Further information on Circumpolar Studies can be found on University of the Arctic's Circumpolar Studies site. Studies are free of charge for the students of UArctic's member institutions. Students must register for the studies to the UArctic Undergraduate Studies Office in Canada. Students of Oulu UAS should return their registration form to the International Co-ordinator, of their school who will deliver it to the International Relations Office to be delivered to Canada.

Oulu University of Applied Sciences Circumpolar Studies contact persons are Kaijaleena Serlo and Sami Niemelä.

P.O. Box 222, FI-90101 OULU, FINLAND+358 10 27 21030+358 10 27 21371