Oulu University of Applied Sciences operates mainly in the city of Oulu, which is the largest city in Northern Finland. It is situated on the Gulf of Bothnia, at the mouth of the Oulu River, a site that has been a trading centre for centuries. To travel to Oulu from Helsinki, Finland's capital, it takes from six to seven hours by train, between eight and nine hours by car and one hour by plane. Travelling along the 4/E75 motorway, the distance between the capital and Oulu is 611 kilometres.

Nowadays Oulu is seen as the cultural and commercial capital of Northern Finland. It has a population of approximately 128 000, which makes it the sixth largest city in Finland. It has established an international reputation for high technology, and many large, modern international high-tech companies such as Nokia have development centres in the area.

Comprehensive schools, vocational and professional institutes, Oulu University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oulu form a significant part of the city's intellectual life and contribute to its importance as a service centre. At present there are over 20 000 students of higher education in Oulu.

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Oulu University of Applied Sciences
School of Engineering
School of Business and Information Management, Oulu
School of Health and Social Care
School of Renewable Natural Resources
School of Music, Dance and Media
School of Vocational Teacher Education
Professional Development Services
Raahe School of Engineering and Business
School of Health and Social Care, Oulainen Department of Nursing

Two Schools of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences are
located outside Oulu

Oulainen

Oulainen Department of Health Care, which is part of the School of Health and Social Care, functions in the town of Oulainen, which is situated 100 km south of Oulu on the main railway line and road 86. Oulainen is a peaceful provincial town with good public services and population of 8,200. The area offers excellent facilities for sports enthusiasts, with a sports ground, skating rink, tennis courts, swimming pool, exercise halls, gyms and a skiing centre. There are also opportunities for horse riding, canoeing and boating and chances to listen to live music, go dancing, see a movie or visit an art exhibition.

Raahe

The Raahe School of Engineering and Business and Business operates in the town of Raahe (population 23 000), which is located 75 km south of Oulu on the shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. Raahe is known as the cultural, educational and shopping centre of its area. Although Raahe is known for its modern technology, the citizens have carefully preserved the old image of the town.

You will find more information about Finland, the City of Oulu, the towns of Raahe and Oulainen and their surroundings on the Internet:

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