Master's
University of Oulu International Scholarship
50%, 75% or 100% tuition fee waiver
UO
University of Oulu
Oulu, Finland
"One of the northernmost universities in the world"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#342 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (job-search permit)
About University of Oulu
The University of Oulu was founded in 1958 and is one of the largest universities in Finland and one of the northernmost in the world. It has 8 faculties and two campuses, Linnanmaa and Kontinkangas. It offers 25 international master's programmes in English, in engineering, ICT, architecture, business, education, mining, health sciences and natural sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#342
Ranked #342 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#360 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
University of the Arctic member
Audited by FINEEC (Finland)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Oulu's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1958
Founded
14,800
Total Students
1,739
International Degree Students
4,300
Employees
27%
Staff from Abroad
Popular Programs
Computer Science and Engineering
International Business Management
Business Analytics
Mining Engineering
Architecture
Health Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Studyinfo.fi online
Application Fee
EUR 100 (non-EU/EEA)
Intakes
September
PG and UG Deadline
7-21 Jan 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic (Bachelor's)
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6.0 |
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TOEFL iBT (Bachelor's)
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78 |
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IELTS Academic (Master's)
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6.5 (each section 5.5) |
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TOEFL iBT (Master's)
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92 (Writing min 20) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Student residence permit
Post-Study Work
2 years (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
50%, 75% or 100% waiver
Career Outcomes
31%
Placement Ratio
2 years (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Total Employees — 4,300
International Staff — 27%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Oulu has two campuses: Linnanmaa, the main science and technology campus, and Kontinkangas for health and medicine.
Campus Details
Linnanmaa
and Kontinkangas campuses
14
800
students
Campus Forecast
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student housing foundations: apply early
Dining
Subsidised student lunches on campus
Health & Wellness
Finnish Student Health Services (YTHS)
Activities & Clubs
Student union
Clubs
Sports
Events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
14,800
International Students
1,739
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Master's
approx. EUR 10,000-13,000 / year
Application Fee
EUR 100
Residence permit funds
EUR 800 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Oulu admits international students for autumn. The next application period is 7 to 21 Jan 2027.
Scholarships at University of Oulu
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary qualification. IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 78 for bachelor's programmes.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. IELTS 6.5 (each section 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 92 (Writing 20).
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Bachelor's)
TOEFL iBT (Bachelor's)
IELTS Academic (Master's)
6.5 (each section 5.5)TOEFL iBT (Master's)
92 (Writing min 20)Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor's degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English test certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Programme-specific documents
Application fee receipt (EUR 100)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on oulu.fi.
2
Apply on Studyinfo
Apply on Studyinfo.fi in the January round and pay the EUR 100 fee if non-EU/EEA.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, degree certificate, English test and programme documents.
4
Admission result
Results come in spring; accept your study place on time.
5
Pay tuition fee
Pay the first-year tuition fee (minus any waiver) to confirm your place.
6
Residence permit
Apply for a student residence permit with Migri, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
Oulu has two campuses: Linnanmaa, the main science and technology campus, and Kontinkangas for health and medicine.
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