OAMKOAMK
Survival Kit
SURVIVAL KIT
TO THE READER
OULU POLYTECHNIC
CONTACT PERSONS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
LOCATIONS
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
TRAVEL CONNECTIONS
DAILY LIFE INFORMATION
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ENQUIRIES
FINNISH LANGUAGE SURVIVAL KIT

TO THE READER

You are heartily welcome to Oulu Polytechnic! We will do our best to make your stay pleasant and rewarding both academically and personally.

The aim of this booklet is to give you some information about Oulu Polytechnic, its history, functions, facilities and study programmes. It is also intended to help you to prepare yourself for your new environment and to cope with some practicalities you will face upon arrival and during your stay in Oulu Region.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact our International Co-ordinators or the International Relations Office. You will find their contact information further on in this booklet.

Please notice that we have made our best to ensure that all information given is correct and up-to-date, but we cannot guarantee the availability of all services or accuracy of prices described hereafter. However, you can always check the details by contacting our International Co-ordinators or the International Relations Office.

Welcome to Oulu, Oulainen or Raahe,

International Co-ordinators and the International Relations Office of Oulu Polytechnic

FINLAND IN BRIEF

Population 5.2 million

Capital Helsinki 0.56 million

Helsinki metropolitan area 1.2 million

Surface area 338 000 km2

Average population density 17 inhabitants/km2

Official languages Finnish 94%, Swedish 6%