Applications for international degree programmes open from 7 to 21 January, 2026
Programmes are offered in the fields of health and wellbeing, engineering and architecture, information and communication technology (ICT), business studies, education, and natural sciences.
Applicants eligible for master's programmes must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, regardless of nationality. Admission to bachelor’s programmes requires a secondary level qualification.
The application form for the first joint application in spring must be completed on Studyinfo.fi by Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 15:00. Some applicants are selected directly based on their application, while others may also be required to attend an interview for certain study options.
During the application process, a processing fee is charged to applicants who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country or comparable status. No application fee is charged from Finnish or other EU citizens.
Student selections for international programmes will be published in April–May. Studies begin in autumn 2026.
English-taught degree programmes and application instructions at the University of Oulu
Applications for Finnish-language bachelor’s and master’s programmes are submitted in the second joint application round in spring, from 10 to 24 March 2026.