The Thule Institute is a research centre of the University of Oulu which focuses on the multidisciplinary research and doctoral education in the field of environmental and northern issues and natural resources.
The basis of research consists of a multidisciplinary research programme and research groups working in the programme.
Thule Institute has a doctoral programme which is a part of the University of Oulu's UniOGS graduate school. Doctoral education is connected to the research programme of the Institute.