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University of Oulu

Oulun Yliopisto, P.O. Box 8000, 90401 Oulu, Finland
3.88 / 5 based on 210 reviews.
Description:
The University of Oulu was founded in 1958. It has grown quickly and is now one of the largest and leading universities in Finland. The university operates in eight major fields: Humanities, Education, Economics, Natural Sciences, Technology (including Architecture), Medicine, Dentistry and Health Care, distributed in six faculties.


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85% of students recommend
210 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (210)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (54)
Academic
3.7/5
 4 stars (102)
Languages
4.1/5
 3 stars (42)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (12)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“Take part in the international students modul "Scandinavian Studies" and "Northern Cultures and societies". Broad knowledge in various fields with field excursions financially covered by the Exchange programm and the University (don't know about the situation now, though)” Read Review
kakab, Germany

9 5-star reviews of University of Oulu

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Review by Katja, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Perfect to meet and get to know other people
Personal comments:
well organized by university, multi-cultural living atmosphere; I had a great time
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
- 45 Special - Leskinen, an Irish Pub - Never grow Old - for lovers of the spirit of the 60s
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
to try more in getting students really interested in what is taught. The courses itself are interesting, but the teaching style made your interest and excitement vanish; field excursions were really great!!!



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
frontal teaching is not always encouraging after several courses, monotone talking style

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
great insight into a very rare and difficult language. Tiny succcesses in communicating made me very happy
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Nightlife, Housing and Food are generally more expensive than in my hometown. It was not due to the fact that I consumed more
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Not at all
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The International Office of Oulu prepares its international students very well. Good Job!!!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I couldn't wish for more



FINAL COMMENTS

Take part in the international students modul "Scandinavian Studies" and "Northern Cultures and societies". Broad knowledge in various fields with field excursions financially covered by the Exchange programm and the University (don't know about the situation now, though)
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