Innovative Resources

Oulu is recognized worldwide for the knowledge and quality of its workforce. Oulu is listed as one of the most important and most fascinating new technology clusters in the wireless technology world. It is known for the knowledge-based economy built on outstanding university-based research, an entrepreneurial culture, a broad array of support services and a rich pool of intellectual talent and leadership. The success of the Oulu region and its enterprises is largely based on the competent people who are committed to their work.

Oulu's population is relatively young with the average age of 40 and is highly educated　with a third of the adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Finns have wide knowledge in languages and English is spoken almost everywhere also in Oulu.

The second largest university in Finland, the University of Oulu, with an exceptionally wide academic base of six faculties, the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, the Oulu Vocational College, as well as a number of other high-quality institutes guarantee the high level of education.Oulu is a playground for gifted, diligent individuals, in which inspiration can be brought to the level of innovation. Will your success story start from here?