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All universities in Finland Public universities51
Business & Management30 Engineering27 Medicine & Health Sciences21 Computer Science & IT13 Education9 Agriculture & Environment9 Arts, Design & Architecture9 Social Sciences & Psychology8 Science8
Master's universities33 Bachelor's universities20 PhD universities11 Master's programs503 Bachelor's programs113 PhD programs96 Master's Business & Management30 Bachelor's Engineering15 PhD Education7 Master's Engineering21 Bachelor's Business & Management10 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences7 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences17 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences10 PhD Business & Management7 Master's Computer Science & IT12
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Cost of Living in Oulu, Finland for Students 2026

What it costs to live and study in Oulu, Finland, measured against comparable destinations, with the figures that decide a student budget.

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Price level, against the United States

94%

A basket of goods costing $100 in the United States costs about $94 in Finland, at market exchange rates. This is a whole-economy average from the World Bank (2023), not a student budget — rent near a university and a student's own habits move it a long way in both directions.

Universities in Oulu

UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

University of Oulu

Public University — The University of Oulu describes itself as an international science university in Finland. It says it creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations through research and education.The uni...

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
13,500Students
—International
Admissions open
#342 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Finland
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OP Oulu University of Applied Sciences logo
#9 in Finland Oulu, Finland

Oulu University of Applied Sciences

Public University — Oulu University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences in Oulu. It offers degree studies, open studies and exchange opportunities. It also trains professional teachers.Oamk...

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
10,300Students
—International
Admissions open
#9 in Finland · by research impact
216,379 citations · h-index 153
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Other student cities in Finland

Each one has its own guide to life, costs and working.

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