Oulu University of Applied Sciences– Making Connections Worldwide

OuluHelsinki

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Arctic Circle

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Finland

– The fifth largest country in Western Europe (area 338,424 km² / 131,985 mi²)– Population: 5,429,894 (02/2013)– GDP per capita (2011): €35,200 (e.g. Germany €31,700, France €30,600, EU average €25,100)

– Key features: High standard of education, social security and healthcare, all financed by the state

– The 2nd northernmost country in the world, located between 60˚N and 70˚N– Climate: Great contrasts – cold winters and fairly warm summers. Extremes:

-51.5˚C/-60.7˚F (28.1.1999 in Kittilä), +37.2˚C/+99.0˚F (29.7.2010 in Liperi)

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– Best country to live in (Newsweek Magazine 2010)– One of the most efficient education systems in the world (PISA 2000,

2003, 2006 and 2009 & World Economic Forum research)– Happiest people in the world (Gallup World Poll 2010)– The least corrupt country in the world (Transparency International

2007 and 2012 – in top ten since 2007)– The best competitiveness in the world: in top ten 2000 – 2012, 3rd in

2012 (World Economic Forum)

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Finland

– 5th largest city in Finland with ca. 190,700 inhabitants– Area 3,866 km2, population density ca 49.33 inhabitants/km2

– Among the ”youngest” cities in Europe, average age 34 years (21% under 15 years of age)

– Oulu is the fastest growing city in northern Europe– With over 400 years of history, today Oulu is one of the world’s most advanced

centers of science, education and culture in which high-knowledge-based business and technology flourish.

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Oulu – People and the City © City of Oulu

Oulu – ”Oulu’s growth is a classic story of how in Finland the public and private

sector pull together” (The Financial Times 09/2007)– ”As well as the principal research and development offices of Nokia and 800

other high-tech companies, there are probably more PhDs per square meter in this compact old paper-milling town than anywhere else on earth.” (International Herald Tribune 11/2006)

– In top 10 out of 75 cities in the EU survey on the quality of life (06/2007)– The smartest community in Europe (Intelligent Community Forum 2012,

2013?)– Among the 7 best new global cities for startups (Fortune 09/2012)

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Finnish Education System

Tasks of the Universities of Applied Sciences

Universities of Applied Sciences’ Role in RDI

Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland

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Oulu UAS – Well-being through competence

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Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being

– 1,800 annual intake– 1,280 degrees completed in 2012 (1,234 in 2011)– 265 completed pedagogical studies in 2012 (252 in 2011)– Employment rate of graduating students 63.6% (62.6% in 2011)

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– Nearly 9,000 students, including• 240 international degree students and• 280 (in 2012) incoming exchange students and trainees from ca 50

countries • 600 students in the School of Vocational Teacher Education• 1,400 students in adult education

– 800 lecturers and other staff members• additionally 121 (in 2012) visiting lecturers and experts from abroad

– €65 million annual turnover

Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being

– 28 Bachelor’s degree programmes, of which three in English (Business Information Technology, Information Technology, International Business)

• 210 – 270 ECTS cr./3.5 – 4.5 years– 10 Master’s degree programmes, of which two in English (Industrial Management, Information Technology)

• 60 – 90 ECTS cr. (mainly part-time studies)– Professional Specialisation Studies (30 – 60 ECTS cr.)– School of Vocational Teacher Education (pedagogical studies 60 ECTS cr.)

• As of 2013 also training of student counsellors and vocational special education teachers

– Supplementary training– Open university studies

Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being

Structure of Studies

Further education

Professional Specialisation Studies 30–60 ECTS cr

FIRST CYCLE

Bachelor’s degree

3.5–4.5 years

210–270ECTS cr

Bachelor’s thesis 15 ECTS cr

Practical training 30–120 ECTS cr

Free-choice studies

15 ECTS cr

SECOND CYCLE

Master’s Degree60/90 ECTS cr

Professional studies(compulsory / optional)

Basic studies(compulsory / optional)

135–240 ECTS cr

300 ECTS cr

Three years work experience

Master’s Thesis30 ECTS cr

Advanced Professional Studies 30/60 ECTS cr

Research, Development and Innovation

– Research, developent and innovation (RDI) is one of the basic tasks of the university of applied sciences

– Oulu UAS’s RDI work serves teaching and supports the development of Oulu Region and the whole Northern Finland by producing skilled workforce, supporting business operations, developing innovation activities and increasing international interaction.

– RDI work is guided by Oulu UAS’s strategic focus and development areas:• Internet and ICT• Energy and environment• Health and well-being• Creative industries• Internationalisation• Entrepreneurship• Sustainable development

Research, Development and Innovation

– Oulu UAS’s RDI work is also guided by the Oulu Innovation Alliance strategic agreement signed between Oulu UAS, City of Oulu, University of Oulu, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Technopolis Plc. • The aim is to maintain Oulu's position as an internationally acknowledged

centre for innovation• Oulu UAS together with the other founding members has commited to

concentrating operations on the agreed innovation areas, investing in agreed infrastructure and developing mechanisms for joint usage.

• Target areas are internet research (CIE), printed electronics (PrintoCent)and internationals business operations (MAIGBE).

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Oulu University of Applied Sciences Ltd. (incorporated as of 1 January 2014)

Schools and Unitsas of 1July 2013

Administrative Unit

School of Vocational Teacher

Education

School of Health and Social Care

School of Renewable

Natural Resources

School of Engineering

School of Business

and Information

Management

School of Music,

Dance and Media

Student ServicesInternational Services

LibraryInformation Production, Information Management & IT Services

Research and Development Services

Financial ServicesCommunication Services

Human Resources Services

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School of Business andInformation Management

Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA

School of Renewable Natural Resources

Agrologist

School of Music, Dance and MediaMedia Artist

Music PedagogueDance Teacher

Musician

School of Health and Social CareBiomedical Laboratory Technologist

Emergency NursePhysiotherapist

Registered NursePublic Health Nurse

MidwifeRehabilitation Counsellor

OptometristRadiographer

Bachelor of Social ServicesDental Hygienist

Occupational Therapist

School of EngineeringBachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Construction Management

Annual intake in 2013Total 1391 (youth education)

Students from Northern Finland

– About 90% of students come from the former provinces of Oulu and Lapland

– About 75% of students come from Northern Ostrobothnia

– About 240 international degree students

– Responsibility for education in NorthernFinland in 15 degree programmes

– National responsibility for education infive degree programmes

International student recruitment (degree-seeking students)– Nationwide joint online application system (currently all universities of

applied sciences and as of Autumn 2014 all higher education institutions in the same new system)

– Application period for degree programmes instructed in English 7 January - 11 February 2014 (online application at www.admissions.fi)

– Admission requirements: completed upper secondary education (final diploma at hand upon application and acceptable language competence in English (e.g. IELTS Academic Level 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79))

– Entrance examinations in all degree programmes (in Finland or abroad)– Entrance examinations abroad are arranged jointly by universities of

applied sciences through FINNIPS network.

International degree students by country of origin Top 20 in 2012

No NationalityNumber of students

1 China 232 Russia 223 Vietnam 204 Nigeria 185 Nepal 136 Pakistan 137 Ethiopia 128 India 69 Germany 610 Bangladesh 411 Great Britain 412 Bulgaria 413 Kenya 414 The Netherlands 315 Estonia 316 USA 317 Philippines 218 Ghana 219 Italy 220 Mexico 2

Aims of Internationalisation

− To be part of university’s basic task and daily activities.− To improve education and methods of learning and teaching

together with international partners and experts.− To promote students’ and teachers’ interaction with partners

abroad > to offer opportunities.− Active and mutually beneficial exchange programmes for both staff

and students> to train students and staff for a multicultural and

international society.

International Collaboration

− Oulu University of Applied Sciences aims at promoting genuine international collaboration with strong partnerships between institutions.

− Oulu University of Applied Sciences has signed bilateral agreements with about 160 European, eight Asian, three North American and two African partners.

− Altogether, there are exchange and other co-operation opportunities in over 30 countries.

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Exchange students by country, top 21 in 2012Outgoing students (min 3 months)

No Destination country Number of students

1 Great Britain 17

2 Germany 16

3 Belgium 14

4 USA 10

5 Canada 9

6 Czech Republic 9

7 Netherlands 8

8 Spain 8

9 Republic of Korea 8

10 Thailand 8

11 Sweden 7

12 Austria 7

13 Italy 6

14 China 6

15 Portugal 6

16 Hungary 6

17 Japan 5

18 Kenya 5

19 Slovakia 4

20 Indonesia 3

21 Malaysia 3

Incoming students (min 3 months)No Country of origin Number of students

1 Czech Republic 29

2 Italy 26

3 France 20

4 Hungary 17

5 Spain 16

6 Germany 15

7 Netherlands 14

8 Slovakia 11

9 Republic of Korea 10

10 Greece 8

11 Belgium 7

12 Portugal 7

13 Russia 7

14 Austria 6

15 Poland 6

16 Estonia 4

17 Lithuania 4

18 Japan 4

19 Slovenia 3

20 Great Britain 2

21 Romania 2

For Incoming Students

– ECTS Information Packages (www.oamk.fi/english/ects)

– Oulu University of Applied Sciences’ websitein English (www.oamk.fi/english)

– Student dormitory & assistance in finding alternative housing (exchange students)

– Finnish language and culture courses (3–9 ECTS cr)

– Peer and teacher tutors

– International Co-ordinators in the schools & International Relations Office

– Study and Student Affairs Offices

– Student Union’s International Teams (free time activities)

– Welfare Services (affordable opportunities for practicing sports and discounts on other welfare services)

– Student Union membership (ca 15 EUR/term, 25 EUR/academic year): discounts on transportation and other services, inexpensive warm meals