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Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu
Oulu University of Applied Sciences, International Relations Office, Albertinkuja 20, 90100 Oulu, Finland
3.83 / 5 based on 480 reviews.
Description:
Versatile studies today, interesting career tomorrow! Oulu University of Applied Sciences (formerly known as Oulu Polytechnic), one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland with approximately 9,000 students, operates in one of the fastest growing areas of the country - the Oulu region. Oulu University of Applied Sciences in brief Students: 9,000 Staff: 800 Education leading to a degree: Bachelor and Master Programmes Other education: Professional Specialisation Studies, Open University Studies, Short-term Supplementary Training, Vocational Teacher Education Research and Development: Versatile projects to meet the needs of education, industry and business life
91% of students recommend
480 reviews
480 reviews of Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu
HOUSING
by Petr, Vítejte na VUT v Brnì, Brno, Czech Republic
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because there is a lot of other international students and campus is a good place to meet a new people from different culture areas.
Personal comments:
I was missing a lounge (common room)where the people could meet, speak and do whatever they want.It is hard to spend all time in one room with your roommate and there isn`t any other place where can you go if you need to have a fun with other people and if your roommate want to sleep or don`t like to be disturbed... Next thing is that it is difficult to meet a new people if everybody is in his/her room. The common room would be very good, because who want to meet people can go there and dont disturb anybody else. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by manuela, St. Pölten University Of Applied Sciences (in german: Fachho, St. Pölten, Austria
Radio/TV Broadcasting, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
my favourite place for going out is defintely "onnela", free entrance and beer for only 1Euro (!) on wednesdays and thursdays. fri and sat cost 7 eu entrance and 5 eu for a beer. 4 floors (disco, oldies, suomi-pop, rock), pretty full, and great atmosphere. nice places to have a drink are: st. michael's (irish pub) never grow old (right next to st. michael's, an institution, funky interiour) cafe bisketti (pulla, sandwiches, coffe and more, the best café in town) other places: gigglin marlin, amarillo, This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by luis f, Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
Telecommunications, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The teachers and the staff are very helpful and friendly. You can go to the computer room even on weekendds, and also use the multimedia lab when you need it. teacher interaction in Finland is very easy going , that is very nice.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The institute of technology has a somewhat small choice of subjects taught in Englishbut there is a wider choice at the nearby business school. It would be great if more topics in english were added. Also, the school has some foreign language courses they could open also for foreign students. Overall, it is very good that they provide education in English. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by manuela, St. Pölten University Of Applied Sciences (in german: Fachho, St. Pölten, Austria
Radio/TV Broadcasting, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
before the semester started, i attended an EILC (erasmus intensive language course) in Finnish. That was one of my best choices ever! although you have to be there every day, and you have to take an oral and written exam, it is very easy and flexible, not strict at all. great atmosphere, fantastic and enthusiastic teachers. i personally hate the thought about living in a foreign country for half a year and not being able to understand one single word. after the course i am able to speak about myself, understand the things i buy in the supermarket, i know the numbers i can ask directions, buy tickets... extremely helpful! learning the language is a huge step towards understanding a countries culture! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by fraserm, University of Paisley, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Housing is more as I live with family at home. Food is slightly more expensive in Finland than in Scotland. Alcohol is very expensive in Finland but most people drink at home before they go out. Save money by making your own wine ! You can travel everywhere in town by bike. If you dont want to use a bike though the bus is very expensive unless you buy a pass. Food, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Alcohol is expensive, but you can make your own ! The polytechnic lunches are very good value and pizza in Oulu is cheap too. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Lenka, Slezska Univerzita, Opava, Czech Republic
Business Studies, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
To have credit card instead of debet card and NO Visa Elektron. To know that it will be such a great fun with many parties (wishing to take more party clothes :o) ) In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Try it, experience it, U won´t be disappointed. Organizational stuff is handled quickly, U can feel that U R wanted there, that U R a part of Oulu. FINAL COMMENTS
For sure buy bike, second-hand one (about 50e, not more!!!) Tallinn, Riga - great places to see. Quite cheap flights - www.Blue1.com, www.ryanair.com. Use every offered possibility to do something, to travel somewhere.....spend the time in Finland actively. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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