University of Oulu: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 441 of 0 | In the World |
| # 187 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 5 of 36 | In Finland |
| # 50 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
31%
Enrollment
2,900
Languages
Finnish;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto), or equivalent, and selection according to entrance examination results |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 2,900 |
We've calculated the 31% acceptance rate for University of Oulu based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Oulu.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Oulu faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Oulu.
Faculty : Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Faculty : Education
Education
Educational Sciences
Teacher Training
Faculty : Humanities
Anthropology
Archaeology
Communication Disorders
English
German
History
Literature
Philology
Faculty : Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Medicine
Biomedicine
Dentistry
Medicine
Faculty : Science
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Mathematics
Zoology
Faculty : Technology
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Management
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
School : Architecture
Architectural Restoration
Architecture
Town Planning
School : Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
School : Mining
Mining Engineering
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Oulu.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen
Architecture
Arts and Humanities
Economics
Education
Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Arkkitehdin tutkinto/Arkitektexamen
Architecture
Diplomi-insinööri/Diplomingenjör
Engineering
Technology
Hammaslääketieteen lisensiaatti/Odontologie licentiat
Dentistry
Lääketieteen lisensiaatti/Medicine licentiat
Medicine
Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen
Arts and Humanities
Economics
Education
Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Public Health
Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen
Business Administration
Dentistry
Economics
Education
Engineering
Medicine
Philosophy
Technology
Research profile
University of Oulu is a world-class research university with 63,460 scientific papers published and 2,087,323 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
35,446
/ 1,412,662
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
31,137
/ 863,817
|
| Chemistry |
29,675
/ 1,115,852
|
| Medicine |
28,690
/ 1,168,511
|
| Physics |
27,043
/ 761,166
|
| Computer Science |
26,722
/ 889,902
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
25,181
/ 837,007
|
| Environmental Science |
23,727
/ 690,315
|
| Genetics |
17,872
/ 840,057
|
| Biochemistry |
17,548
/ 816,962
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
17,518
/ 446,479
|
| Psychology |
14,937
/ 613,914
|
| Mathematics |
14,405
/ 512,550
|
| Pathology |
14,402
/ 651,494
|
| Geology |
13,900
/ 415,706
|
| Organic chemistry |
13,745
/ 444,566
|
| Geography and Cartography |
12,543
/ 357,177
|
| Materials Science |
12,428
/ 334,349
|
| Statistics |
11,988
/ 454,828
|
| Sociology |
11,673
/ 473,791
|
| Ecology |
10,307
/ 335,163
|
| Philosophy |
9,946
/ 319,442
|
| Political Science |
9,720
/ 302,504
|
| Law |
9,261
/ 296,514
|
| Optics |
9,019
/ 229,074
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
8,677
/ 327,319
|
| Business |
8,648
/ 243,815
|
| Paleontology |
8,410
/ 266,936
|
| Electrical Engineering |
8,151
/ 187,018
|
| Telecommunications |
7,850
/ 166,099
|
| Psychiatry |
7,409
/ 312,652
|
| History |
7,313
/ 206,588
|
| Surgery |
7,095
/ 246,000
|
| Archaeology |
6,873
/ 200,512
|
| Computer Networking |
6,425
/ 142,098
|
| Public Health |
5,955
/ 293,397
|
| Demography |
5,907
/ 280,128
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
5,607
/ 140,298
|
| Metallurgy |
5,494
/ 140,920
|
| Linguistics |
5,367
/ 201,258
|
Annual publication & citation counts
22 Notable alumni
1. Osmo Buller
1950-. (aged 76)
Esperantist
economist
politician
Osmo Buller is a Finnish Esperantist is the General Director of the Universal Esperanto Association.
2. Helena Aksela
1947-. (aged 79)
physicist
Helena Aksela is a Finnish physicist and emeritus professor at the University of Oulu. She was the first woman to be appointed a professor of physics in Finland.
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3. Päivi Törmä
1969-. (aged 57)
research professor
Päivi Törmä is a Finnish physics professor at Aalto University. She works in the fields of quantum many-body physics, superconductivity, and nanophotonics.
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4. Sami Lopakka
1975-. (aged 51)
guitarist
songwriter
Sami Lopakka is a Finnish guitarist and author. He was one of two guitarists for the metal band Sentenced until it disbanded (1989–2005). He was the band's main lyricist and was also considered to be the spokesman for the band.
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