Oulu region for you

World-known innovation and business

The thriving co-operation between enterprises, research, education and public organisations has produced significant results in Oulu. The community values new ideas and approaches, fostering a spirit of innovation in both education and business. The Oulu region is a world-class environment, boasting one of the largest technology parks in Europe and a great number of global companies such as Nokia, Polar, WinWind and many others.

Oulu is an internationally known centre of competence in the field of high technology and particularly in information technology and wireless communication. Additionally wellness technology and environmental sector as well as content production and media are strong and developing focus areas. Advanced and internationally acknowledged research is carried out by a number of different research institutes of the area such as Infotech Oulu, Thule institute, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Centre for Wireless Communications and Biocenter Oulu. More traditional industries, such as wood refining, paper and steel industry, are also strengthened by StoraEnso and Kemira Chemicals.

The spirit of innovation is prevailing in business, education and all the co-operation. This makes Oulu an excellent place to start out on your international career.

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