UniOulu Applicant guide 2027 - Product brochure - Page 56
10 Reasons for Choosing Oulu
1. Location.
How cool is north? Oulu has a perfect location
7. Bullying and
Harassment free university.
in the north with close distances to all Arctic
University of Oulu does not tolerate bullying
destinations and good connections to the rest
or harassment. Study in an environment that
of Finland. Despite its northern location, Oulu
supports equality and non-discrimination.
still isn’t remote; the city is vibrant and has an
active student life!
8. Ecological commuting.
Oulu has the widest biking network in Finland.
2. Excellent university rankings.
Around 20 percent of all trips in Oulu are made
The University of Oulu is one of the world’s
by bicycle. It’s eco-friendly, cost-effective, and
leading universities ranked in the top 3 percent
good for your health. Many of our students even
of all the 17,000 universities of the world. Here
bike throughout the year!
you will get world class education.
9. Get a good-looking mark on your CV.
3. High-quality research.
Not everyone has been here and not everyone
Studying here puts you in the center of ground-
knows what life is like in the north. Being a
breaking research: all our eight faculties and
forerunner makes you interesting! Use your
award-winning research units provide our stu-
experience here as an asset to set you apart
dents an exceptional environment for learning
from others in the international competition.
and innovating.
10. Arctic Attitude.
4. Safety and Reliability.
Our northern location requires Arctic Attitude
Finland is a safe country. Students here feel
– a state of mind for never giving up and
safe riding a bike, walking or travelling by bus
working together. Here you will learn to seize
during day and night, but it’s always good to
opportunities and go through challenges with
remember general cautiousness.
positive and determined mind! Are you up for
the challenge?
5. Finnish people.
Typically, Finnish people are known to be
honest, punctual, hard-working, and reliable, but they sure know how to relax also!
At first, Finns might seem shy or introverted but when you get to know them,
you will gain a true friend for a lifetime.
6. The Nature, Peace and Cleanliness.
Finland is known for its pure nature and
space. The environment here is stress-free
and calm. The transfer from urban spaces
to nature in Oulu is amazingly short. You can
get from your home to and from the University to the forests and by the waters in
5–15 minutes and relax after a busy day!
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