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It is the 5th most populous municipality in Finland, and the fourth most populous urban area in the country. Oulu is also the most populous city in Northern Finland. Oulu's neighbouring municipalities are: Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Pudasjärvi, Tyrnävä and Utajärvi.
We seek solutions to our planet's ecological, social, economic, and cultural sustainability challenges through research, education, and societal influence. We work with purpose to promote sustainability, responsibility, and equality in all our operations and across our campuses.
Nallikari Beach. 241. Beaches. Nallikari’s gently sloping, fine-sanded, one kilometre long beach is the most popular beach in Oulu. In the summertime, the beach is full of sunbathers, swimmers, bicyclists and beach sports enthusiasts…. 3. Kauppahalli. 244. Historic Sites.
Oulu has been chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2026 (ECoC). The choice brings a lot of positive action to the city, such as international visitors for the tourist and business sector, development of cultural infrastructure and varied cultural programming.
Nykyinen Oulun kaupunki perustettiin 1. tammikuuta 2013, kun entinen Oulun kaupunki sekä Haukiputaan, Kiimingin, Oulunsalon ja Yli-Iin kunnat yhdistyivät. Oulu on Euroopan kulttuuripääkaupunki vuonna 2026.
The University of Oulu is an international science university that creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations for the future through research and education. The University of Oulu, founded in 1958, is one of the largest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland.
Our combination of a science and technology university provides an excellent basis for influential research. The eight faculties and the research units in the University of Oulu form a strong science community, which makes it possible to do groundbreaking, multidisciplinary research.
