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An Enthusiastic Welcome to ELIA's Latest Member - Oulu University of Applied Sciences

Wednesday 27 September 2023  
We are delighted to announce our newest member: Oulu University of Applied Sciences 
 
Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Finland. They educate competent and innovative professionals and conduct active research and development. They support entrepreneurship, develop innovation activities and boost international cooperation.  
 
Additionally, they have a wide international network of partner universities and enterprises in over 30 countries. Together with nearly 200 international partner institutions they prepare students and staff for intercultural considerations and for acting in an international operating environment.  
 
The campus is located in Oulu, Finland. The Oulu region is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. A one-hour flight from Helsinki and a direct train connection to the city allow for easy travel. With a population of 200,000, the Oulu region is a major centre of innovative high-tech industries, academia, science, services and culture.   
 
Oulu campus has excellent studying and teaching facilities, surrounded by beautiful nature. There are nearby opportunities for hiking and skiing - an excellent place for nature lovers. It is a cycling-friendly city and has museums, theatres, concerts, movies and musical events. University Sports of Oulu offers versatile sports and wellness services. Oulu is one of the biggest student cities in Finland - there's plenty of restaurants, cafes and student activities.  
 
Oamk offers courses in Business, Engineering, Social and Health Care, Information Technology and Culture and Arts. They offer a Master´s degree programme in Culture and Arts: Education Entrepreneurship. The Master’s Degree Programme in Education Entrepreneurship bridges the fields of education, entrepreneurship, design and innovation. They also offer courses such as Media and Performing Arts and Languages and Communication (among others) via the Open University. See a full overview of their courses here
 
OAMK is dedicated to creating an inspiring cultural ecosystem where both staff and students can live in close collaboration with national and global operators, develop their work and gain positive visibility through Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Their Culture Unit is active in making productions and publications. Their artistic productions are carried out in co-operation with local operators, universities around the world and with public organisations. View their Art and Culture page for more information.  
 
 
We warmly welcome the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, and we look forward to working together in the future.    
 
Welcome to ELIA!