Coronavirus and new practices

The studies are organized as contact teaching, distance learning, multimodal teaching and hybrid teaching. The teaching method is decided by the teacher in charge of the course so follow the communication of your teacher on Moodle, Peppi and email. 

The teaching arrangements will be informed on a course basis. The teachers in charge of the courses are responsible for organizing courses and informing students. Please follow also faculty bulletins.

As a rule, the students´ know-how is evaluated using Exam or alternative assessment methods. The teacher in charge of the course decides on the teaching and assessment method and informs the students about them.

Guidance and counselling services

All guidance and counselling services are working remotely. According University’s guidelines in guidance, Teacher Tutor is the first to contact in questions concerning studing, secondly Academic Affairs Service Teams. Students can book appointment with study and career counseller and study psychologist. Guidance may be given by phone, Skype, Teams or some other way to be agreed. Teachers will advice and guide in questions concersing courses. University premises can be utilized for necessary face-to-face guidance, taking into account the distance and hygiene instructions.

Support requests: opiskeluntuki@oulu.fi 
 

Incoming exchange students

The studies can be organized as contact teaching, distance learning, multimodal teaching and hybrid teaching. Incoming students must be present in Oulu, virtual exchange is not possible.

Incoming students are expected to follow the national and regional guidelines of the Finnish authorities (guidelines of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare,  guidelines of the Finnish Border Guard).

Incoming students have been instructed to agree on the completion methods with persons responsible for their courses. Exchange students’ study right at the University of Oulu will be valid according to the earlier decision even if the student would return to the home country.

Outgoing exchange students

Outgoing students are recommended to take out a comprehensive insurance policy and possibly avoid going to certain countries. This may concern for example the countries in which the virus spreads actively or the incidence of COVID-19 is significantly higher than in Finland. More information on outgoing student exchange.

International Mobility Services: international.office@oulu.fi 

There are no restrictions on assembly due to corona. The doors of the University of Oulu are open to visitors and various meetings, events and doctoral dissertations can be held at the university premises.

Visits from abroad are also possible.

If you get symptoms, stay at home and see the instructions of the City of Oulu or your home municipality. 

For occupational healthcare related information, see intranet Patio (for staff).

The University of Oulu recommends vaccination against coronavirus to students and staff.

Municipalities organise vaccination events and will specify when and where you can get a vaccination. If you live in Oulu, see the booking schedule on the vaccination page of the City of Oulu. Vaccines are offered to different groups in accordance with pre-set order. Vaccines are free for all people living in Finland. 

University staff can have a vaccination also in occupational health care. More information in Patio.