Exchange Studies

Kindly note that it is possible to pursue studies only from one of the offered programmes due to timetable constraints. Exceptionally, you can mix programmes by selecting courses from two different teaching periods. Please select the programme and choose courses according to your home university's and Oamk's workload requirement, which is usually 30 ECTS cr per semester. You are also required to stay for the whole mobility period, as long as learning activities last. Below please find the programmes for 2023-24. We will publish the ones for 2024-25 by the end of February 2024, but we expect only minor changes:

  • Business

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    Welcome to do business with us! 

    The exchange study programme in business focuses on developing various skills required in the field of innovative international business providing students the ability to work in international environment. In addition to numerous exchange students from our partner universities worldwide, you will be working with our degree students of both Finnish and international origins.

    All courses listed below are instructed in English.  You can also pursue the following common course along with the regular autumn and spring programme:

    • YY00DU55 Finnish Language 1: Survive! 3 ECTS cr

    International Business (Autumn 2023)

    International Business (Spring 2024)

    Bachelor Double Degree Programme in Business, Neu-Ulm (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Course Descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for autumn = EXK23SBUS and for spring = EXK24KBUS) .  A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions, feel free to turn to incoming.students@oamk.fi. 

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  • Engineering

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    Our university offers opportunities to study engineering in many different fields! The available programmes are listed below.  All courses listed are instructed in English. 

    All courses listed below are instructed in English.  You can also pursue the following common course along with the regular autumn and spring programme (the Finnish Language 1: Survive! courses is mandatory for double degree students in mechanical engineering):

    • YY00DU55 Finnish Language 1: Survive! 3 ECTS cr

    Automation Engineering (Autumn 2023)

    Civil Engineering (Autumn 2023)

    Construction Architecture (Autumn 2023)

    Mechanical Engineering (Autumn 2023)

    Bachelor Double Degree Programme Mechanical Engineering, Ulm (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Bachelor Double Degree Programme Mechanical Engineering, Groningen (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Building Services (Spring 2024)

    Electrical Engineering (Spring 2024)

    Energy Technology (Spring 2024)

    Course descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for autumn = EXT23SMEC  in mechanical engineering and for spring = EXT24KENE for energy technology).  A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions, feel free to turn to incoming.students@oamk.fi. 

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  • Health & Social Care

    Our departments in health and social care are offering various exchange study programmes in English in 2023-24. Each programme includes a choice of timetabled regular on-site and online courses consisting of independent studies and, if available, a small-scale practical training course with limited seats and scope. All courses offered are instructed in English.  Our programmes in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social services are offered on our Linnanmaa campus, all other programmes on Kontinkangas campus. N.B.! Only courses from one study programme and that have been matched with timetables can be taken. 

    Please note that practical training cannot be guaranteed in 2023-24 due to organisational change in the health and social care sector. The seats and scope of practical training in nursing as well as in radiography and radiation therapy had to be adapted due to changes in third parties such as hospitals. We cannot offer practical training in physiotherapy in 2023-24.  Also,  full Covid-19 vaccination coverage with a vaccine or combination of vaccines approved by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is normally required for practical training. You are welcome to apply, but please plan your exchange including also possible substituting courses from our programmes listed below. You can also study Finnish Language 1: Survive! (3 ECTS cr) along with any programme - this course is mandatory, if you intend to pursue practical training. Check more information about practical training at the end of this page.

    Exchange durations in health and social care

    We prefer and recommend full-term exchanges with a workload/scope of approx. 30 ECTS cr per term in order to get the best possible mobility learning experience.

    Autumn 2023

    • Full-term exchange (P1&2) = 24.8. - 22.10. & 23.10. - 22.12., autumn vacation in week 43. In autumn it is possible to pursue full-term exchanges only, see the options below!


    Spring 2024

    • Full-term exchange (P3&4) = 4.1. - 10.3 & 11.3. - 24.5., winter vacation in week 10.
      In spring we prefer and recommend full-term exchanges, see the options below!

    Students from health care and nursing, biomedical laboratory science, radiography and radiation therapy, and dental health care may also come for a short-term exchange during the following fixed mobility periods either in the first part or in the second part of the spring term:

    • Short-term exchange (P3) = 4.1. - 5.4., independent studies in week 10
    • Short-term exchange (P4) = 23.2. - 24.5., independent studies in week 10

    Students from optometry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social services can only pursue the full-term exchange in spring!

    Nursing (Oulu) P1&2

    Nursing (Oulu) P3&4

    Nursing (Oulu) P3

    Nursing (Oulu) P4

    Nursing (Oulainen) P1&2

    Nursing (Oulainen) P3&4

    Occupational Therapy P1&2

    Occupational Therapy P3&4

    Physiotherapy P1&2

    Physiotherapy P3&4

    Social Services P1&2

    Social Services P3&4

    Biomedical Laboratory Science P1&2

    Biomedical Laboratory Science P3&4

    Biomedical Laboratory Science P3

    Biomedical Laboratory Science P4

    Dental Health Care P1&2

    Dental Health Care P3&4

    Dental Health Care P3

    Dental Health Care P4

    Optometry P1&2

    Optometry P3&4

    Radiography and Radiation Therapy P1&2

    Radiography and Radiation Therapy P3&4

    Radiography and Radiation Therapy P3

    Radiography and Radiation Therapy P4

    Course descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for Nursing in Oulu, autumn = EXO23SHCN and for spring = EXEXO24KHCN) .  A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions, feel free to turn to incoming.students@oamk.fi. 

    Practical training courses and full traineeships in health and social care in 2023-2024

    Please note that practical training cannot be guaranteed in 2023-24 due to organisational change in the health and social care sector. The seats and scope of practical training in nursing as well as in radiography and radiation therapy had to be adapted due to changes in third parties such as hospitals. We cannot offer practical training in physiotherapy in 2023-24. Also, full Covid-19 vaccination coverage with a vaccine or combination of vaccines approved by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is normally required for practical training.

    In general, our departments in health and social care offer practical training courses for a limited number of applicants and workload/scope (e.g. 2 weeks = 3 ECTS cr) within the field-specific programmes and normally during regular terms or special mobility periods only. 

    In this way, you may pursue also other courses supporting your practical training. For example, we offer Finnish Language 1: Survive! (3 ECTS cr)  and a number of timetabled online and regular courses during our academic terms.

    If you want to pursue and apply for a full traineeship in health and social care, please check our information in the "Traineeship in Health and Social Care" section.

    Enquiries and nominations about practical training courses or full traineeships should be directed to incoming.students@oamk.fi.

    Practical training courses and full traineeships in health and social care must be applied to via MoveON according to our deadlines, in autumn by 30 April, and for spring by 15 October. Late applications won't be accepted!

    In your application, please choose appropriate fields (see below!) and mention these in your motivation letter in the order of your preference, so we can better look for possible places.

    Admitted trainees in health and social care (apart from optometry) must meet our vaccination requirements and submit a health certificate before the commencement of the practical training course or full traineeship. All trainees must meet our insurance requirements, also these of third parties, if applicable. In addition, exchange students and trainees pursuing activities involving patients, customers, children or vulnerable adults must meet also safety requirements according to Finnish legislation.

    Nursing (Oulu)

    In your application, please choose three (3) fields and mention these in your motivation letter in the order of your preference, so we can better look for possible places.

    • Acute Care
    • Intensive Care
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Paediatric Nursing
    • Surgical Nursing
    • Internal Disease Nursing
    • Home Care
    • Elderly Nursing
    • Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
    • Outpatient Care
    Nursing (Oulainen)

    In your application, please choose appropriate fields and mention these in your motivation letter in the order of your preference, so we can better look for possible places.

    • Oulaskangas Hospital (accident and emergency department, surgical ward, medical ward (internal and pulmonary diseases), possibly operating theatre
    • Health Care Centre Oulainen (accident and emergency department, possibly inpatient wards)
    • Possibly elderly care homes and rehabilitation units
    Other fields in Oulu

    In your application, please choose the appropriate field and mention your interests and relevant skills in your motivation letter in the order of your preference, so we can better look for possible places.

    • Biomedical Laboratory Science
    • Optometry
    • Radiography and Radiation Therapy
    • Dental Health Care
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Social Services
    Scope and workload examples

    For traineeships and practical training, 1 week is counted at Oamk consisting of 40 work hours, i.e. 40/27 = approx. 1,5 ECTS cr/week. The work hours consist of the working time a student spends in a traineeship or practical training setting at/via Oamk, including also short breaks, meetings as well as preparation and reflection assignments, plans, reports and evaluation tasks etc. A traineeship or practical training is always supervised and/or mentored by Oamk’s staff, and the work hours and methods can be agreed in more detail in the traineeship agreement):

    • 2 weeks = 3 ECTS cr
    • 3 weeks = 5 ECTS cr
    • 4 weeks = 6 ECTS cr
    • 5 weeks = 8 ECTS cr
    • 6 weeks = 9 ECTS cr
    • 7 weeks = 10 ECTS cr
    • 8 weeks = 12 ECTS cr
    • 9 weeks = 14 ECTS cr
    • 10 weeks = 15 ECTS cr
    • 12 weeks = 18 ECTS cr

    See also u.oamk.fi/ects

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  • Information Technology

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    Oulu is well known for its ICT -  technology and innovations. This can also be seen in the field of technology in our education.  As an ICT engineer you are able to design and realize various software solutions and applications. Software development skills and business knowledge are developed in real-world projects. All real-world projects and practical training enable you to network with work life already during your studies. All courses listed below are instructed in English. 

    In autumn (1st semester), ICT students may pursue interdisciplinary Game LAB, if the programme is suitable and there are sufficient seats.

    All courses listed below are instructed in English.  You can also pursue the following common course along with the regular autumn and spring programme:

    • YY00DU55 Finnish Language 1: Survive! 3 ECTS cr

    Business Information Systems (Autumn 2023)

    Business Information Systems (Spring 2024)

    Bachelor Double Degree Programme in Business Information Systems, Neu-Ulm (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Master Exchange Programme in Data Analytics and Project Management, Neu-Ulm (Spring 2024)

    Master Double Degree in Data Analytics and Project Management, Neu-Ulm (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Web Development (2-year) (Autumn 2023)

    Web Development (2-year) (Spring 2024)

    Web Development (3-year) (Autumn 2023)

    Software Development (3-year) (Autumn 2023)

    Bachelor Double Degree Programme in IT, Dublin (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Bachelor Double Degree Programme in IT, Neu-Ulm (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

    Course descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for Business information systems, autumn = EXN223BIS) . A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions, feel free to turn to incoming.students@oamk.fi. 

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  • Media and Performing Arts

    Our department of media and performing arts offers exchange studies in English in the field of media, dance and music. 

    N.B.! Only courses from one exchange study programme can be taken due to timetabling constraints. Visual Design Factory and Journalistic LAB are offered in spring (2nd semester) and can only be pursued on the whole (30 ECTS cr) for pedagogical reasons.  In autumn (1st semester), media students may pursue interdisciplinary Game LAB, if the programme is suitable. See our info session (25 min recording) on media-relevant exchange programmes with student and teacher experience.

    Dance and music students are also encouraged to benefit from a full semester workload in their respective programmes. 

    Our dance programme is directed at students in the fields of ballet, show dance, ballroom dance and folk dance. The programme is educational, so dance pedagogy has a prominent role.

    Our music programme is directed at classical or pop/jazz music pedagogue students. The possibility to acquire education regarding instruments or voice depends on resourcing in our department.

    Applications are only accepted during the regular application period, and intake may be limited depending on the programme.  Attach or link a portfolio and/or recordings to your application. Visual Design Factory requires also an interview. See more on our application website, Step 4: Prepare documents and information.

    You can also pursue the following common course along with the regular autumn and spring programme:

    • YY00DU55 Finnish Language 1: Survive! 3 ECTS cr

    If wished so, please check out also courses listed in the section "Common Studies" - you may benefit from any of the additional courses, if your programme-specific timetable allows. Timetables will be available in the beginning of your exchange.

    Visual Design Factory (Spring 2024)

    Journalistic LAB (Spring 2024)

    Dance (Autumn 2023)

    Dance (Spring 2024)

    Classical Music (Autumn 2023)

    Classical Music (Spring 2024)

    Pop/Jazz Music (Autumn 2023)

    Pop/Jazz Music (Spring 2024)

    Course Descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for Visual Design Factory = EXM24KVDF) . A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions, feel free to turn to incoming.students@oamk.fi.

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  • Natural Resources

    Student testimony in agriculture and rural industries

    We offer you studies in English in the field of agriculture and rural industries. In Oamk you will meet a modern learning environment, not only on the campus but also hands-on learning experience in Oulu Region. It means group work and individual tasks, which are closely connected to real life and local people. The tasks offer you an opportunity to get a view of farming and other rural livelihoods as well as environmental issues in Finland. You will do cooperation with local stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, companies, private and public organizations, villages etc. 

    You can also pursue the following common course along with the regular autumn and spring programme:

    • YY00DU55 Finnish Language 1: Survive! 3 ECTS cr

    Agriculture & Rural Industries (Autumn 2023)

    Agriculture & Rural Industries (Spring 2024)

    Course descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for autumn = EXL23SAGR and for spring = EXL24KAGR) .  A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions, feel free to turn to incoming.students@oamk.fi.

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  • Professional Teacher Education

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    You may pursue professional teacher education exchange studies by building your personal study programme. You will become acquainted with Finnish education by acting as an assistant teacher at a school (teaching practice course, see below). You will have the opportunity to learn about pedagogical methods, student assessment, special education & support implementation, the vocational training environment, etc.

    In addition to the above, you can supplement skills with optional teacher studies, as listed below. The extent of the studies to be completed is typically between 6 and 20 ECTS cr. All courses listed below are instructed in English. Some of the courses are offered in the frame of blended learning or online teaching. N.B.! Due to timetable constraints, you can choose courses only from the professional teacher education course list.

    Please note that teaching practice cannot be guaranteed due to the limited availability of possible placements. You are welcome to apply, but please plan your exchange, including possible substituting courses from our programme. 

    You can also pursue the following common course along with the regular autumn and spring programme:

    • YY00DU55 Finnish Language 1: Survive! 3 ECTS cr

    Admitted exchange students must meet insurance requirements of Oamk, and trainees also these of third parties. In addition, exhange students and trainees pursuing activities involving children or vulnerable adults must meet also safety requirements according to Finnish legislation.

    Professional Teacher Education (Autumn 2023)

    Professional Teacher Education (Spring 2024)

    Course Descriptions

    If necessary, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course code in the tables above. In addition, you can get more information from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name. We advise you to search for courses by their basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). In addition, you may also access the search tool, change the language to English, and enter the search query according to the field-specific group ID given (e.g. for autumn = EXP23SPTE and for spring = EXP24KPTE) .  A list of the courses offered will appear. All courses listed are instructed in English.

    In case of questions about the content of studies, feel free to get in touch with Mr Esa Virkkula at esa.virkkula@oamk.fi.

    If you have questions about the application, contact Mr Bastian Fähnrich at incoming.students@oamk.fi. 

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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

    Our university offers opportunities for interdisciplinary projects in the frame of an exchange for studies or traineeships. Please check what we offer:

    Game LAB (Autumn 2023)

    Game LAB is an English-medium non-degree programme offered by Oamk in autumn 2022 and 2023 and it is based on former Oamk LABs (*).

    The programme is suitable for 3/4-year Bachelor's and Master's level students of graphic design, ICT/programming, business/marketing, producing, music. There are approx. 5-7 seats for exchange students.

    Game LAB has to be pursued as a whole (30 ECTS cr) due to pedagogical considerations:

    Autumn 2023 (group ID): EXY23SGLD
    YY00BR00-3029 Concept Creation (Game LAB), 15 ECTS cr
    YY00BR01-3027 Demo Creation (Game LAB), 15 ECTS cr

    In Game LAB, you will deepen your knowledge and skills in game development. At first you will generate and pitch project ideas among students. You will then work on a project in interdisciplinary student teams following a business-driven approach.

    Throughout Game LAB, your student team will be guided and coached by academic/professional staff of Oamk and relevant industry/company representatives. You can pursue Game LAB as a study exchange.

    The focus of the Game LAB projects is nowadays on rapid product development (idea to product in less than 4 months):

    • Projects have a very narrow scope
    • Target platform is mobile / 2D / 3D
    • We have 2-3 test rounds - to validate your product
    • Projects are ended by means of retrospectively looking into the learning outcome and failures of the demo products and team work.

    In a nutshell, we are providing a very quick and harsh dip into the game industry.

    If need be, you may obtain more detailed course descriptions by clicking on the course links above, or from the course search website of Oamk by entering the course code and/or name, We advise to search for courses by its basic code (e.g. YY00DU55) or by name (e.g. Finnish Language 1: Survive!). You can also pursue the Finnish Language 1: Survive! in addition to the Game LAB courses mentioned above.

    In case of questions, please refer to incoming.students#oamk.fi (korvaa # -> @).

    (*) Oamk LABs was a unique and internationally renown pedagogical model developed and implemented at Oamk 2012-2019. DevLAB and EduLAB have ended or rebranded in autumn 2019. Game LAB focuses nowadays on rapid product development, as outlined above.

    Have a look at videos (short / long version) giving insight into the original Oamk LAB approach through the eyes and words of students. Here is also an article about the Oamk LAB pedagogical model.

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    Human Centered Design, Innovation and Impact (Autumn 2022 & Spring 2023 and 2024)

    Want to learn how to develop human centred products? Interested to understand what is design thinking and LEAN development and how they work in practice? Eager to learn how to observe and study real problems within context? What about brainstorming and conceptualising ideas and developing these further? Keen on working together and implementing the solution idea in an interdisciplinary team? If your answer to these questions is yes, then our workshop in spring is a must to go for you:

    Oamk offers an intensive workshop (dates may be further updated based on the pedagogical implementation):

    • Spring 2024: YY00CP40-3011 from 15 April - 24 May 2024 (5 weeks, first 1 day/week and then intensive 2-3 days/week)
    • Spring 2023: YY00CP40-3009 from 2 May - 18 May 2023
    • Autumn 2022: YY00CP40-3008 from 28 November - 18 December 2022 (N.B.! The course won't be running in autumn 2023!)

    Learning is fully learning by doing. During the workshop a lot of different methods for agile human centred development are explored and used. You will also learn more how to pitch your ideas.

    The workshop is suitable for exchange students from various fields with at least two years of prior studies. The workload is 5 ECTS cr. For more information, please consult the course description.

    If you wish to apply for the course, kindly use YY00CP40 Human Centered Design, Innovation and Impact (5 ECTS cr) in your learning agreement. Please mention your interests in your motivation letter and attach it to MoveON.

    In your MoveON application, you will find the workshop on the course choice page and can add it under the occurrence name "Common Courses Autumn 2023" or "... Spring 2024".

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  • Common Studies

    You are most welcome to participate in any of the common courses listed below, if they match your programme-specific timeteable. The Finnish Language 1: Survive! course is usually in the early evening so it does not cause timetable conflicts. When applying, please select the courses you wish to pursue:

    Finnish Language 1 Survive (Autumn 2023)

    Finnish Language 1 Survive (Spring 2024)

    Finnish Language 2 Move on (Spring 2024)

    Finnish Language 3 Speak (Spring 2024)

    Intercultural Competences (Autumn 2023)

    Intercultural Competences (Spring 2024)

    German 1 (Autumn 2023)

    German 1 (Spring 2024)

    German 2 (Spring 2024)

    Let's Innovate Together (Spring 2024)

    Empowered by Meaningful Experience in Nature (Spring 2024)