Staff Training Week in Oulu,

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2 Staff Training Week in Oulu, OULU UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Allan Perttunen Director of International Affairs

3 Oulu University of Applied Sciences Making Connections Worldwide Oulu Helsinki Arctic Circle 6-7 h ca 610 km 1 h

4 Capital of Northern Scandinavia - the City of Oulu is ranked in the top 28 cities in the IT World * *source Wired Magazine Oulu s Northern reach includes Sweden, Norway and Russia Oulu in Top Seven of most intelligent cities 2012 named by The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) BUSINESSOULU 2011,

5 Finland The fifth largest country in Western Europe (area 338,424 km²) Population: 5,429,894 (02/2013) GDP per capita (2011): 35,200 (e.g. Germany 31,700, France 30,600, EU average 25,100) Key features: High standard of education, social security and healthcare, all financed by the state One of the most efficient education systems in the world (PISA 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2009 & World Economic Forum research) The least corrupt country in the world (Transparency International 2007 and 2012 in top ten since 2007) The best competitiveness in the world: in top ten , 3rd in 2012 (World Economic Forum) Happiest people in the world (Gallup World Poll 2010) Best country to live in (Newsweek Magazine 2010)

6 Oulu is Intelligent 5th largest city in Finland with ca. 190,700 inhabitants population density ca inhabitants/km 2, area 3,866 km 2, Oulu s growth is a classic story of how in Finland the public and private sector pull together (The Financial Times 09/2007) In top 10 out of 75 cities in the EU survey on the quality of life (06/2007) The smartest community in Europe (Intelligent Community Forum 2012, 2013? ) Among the 7 best new global cities for startups (Fortune 09/2012) - However has economic challenges Oulu People and the City City of Oulu

7 Oulu Oulu s growth is a classic story of how in Finland the public and private sector pull together (The Financial Times 09/2007) As well as the principal research and development offices of Nokia and 800 other high-tech companies, there are probably more PhDs per square meter in this compact old paper-milling town than anywhere else on earth. (International Herald Tribune 11/2006) oulu.com/en/studying City of Oulu

8 The Finnish Education System

9 Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland 25 institutions in 70 localities degree students In Northern Finland: Oulu 9,000 Rovaniemi 3,400 Kemi-Tornio 2,900 Kajaani 2,100 Oulu UAS is the 4th most attractive and 5th largest university of applied sciences in Finland (in 2011).

10 Tasks of the Universities of Applied Sciences

11 Universities of applied sciences and traditional Universities in FIN Universities of A S Universities The budget : 0,9 billion euro 1,9 billion euro Students in 2011: Degrees in 2011: Staff members: Students per Teachers/Researchers 17,9 7,1

12 Higher Education in Oulu Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Oulu UAS (Ouas) University of Oulu Ouas is a multidisciplinary and regional institution of higher education which focus on interacting with the working life and regional development Founded 1996 Students, total The University of Oulu is a research and innovation university engaged in multidisciplinary basic research and academic education Founded 1958 Students, total

13 Oulu University of Applied Sciences Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being Nearly 9,000 students, including 240 international degree students and 280 (in 2012) incoming exchange students and trainees from ca 50 countries 600 students in the School of Vocational Teacher Education 1,400 students in adult education 800 lecturers and other staff members additionally 121 (in 2012) visiting lecturers and experts from abroad 65 million annual turnover

14 Oulu University of Applied Sciences Innovator of Northern Areas Creating Well-being 28 Bachelor s degree programmes, of which three in English (Business Information Technology, Information Technology, International Business) ECTS cr./ year 10 Master s degree programmes, of which two in English (Industrial Management, Information Technology) ECTS cr. / 1-1,5 year (mainly part-time studies) School of Vocational Teacher Education (pedagogical studies 60 ECTS cr.) As of 2013 also training of student counsellors and vocational special education teachers Professional Specialisation Studies (30 60 ECTS cr.) Supplementary training Open university studies

15 Schools and Units as of 1July 2013 Oulu University of Applied Sciences Ltd. (incorporated as of 1 January 2014) Administrative Unit School of Vocational Teacher Education School of Health and Social Care School of Renewable Natural Resources School of Engineering School of Business and Information Management School of Music, Dance and Media Student Services International Services Research and Development Services Library Information Production, Information Management & IT Services Communication Services Financial Services Human Resources Services

16 Annual intake in 2013 Total 1391 (youth education) School of Business and Information Management Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA (Tradenomi) 23 % 3 % 6 % School of Renewable Natural Resources Argologist School of Music, Dance and Media Media Artist Music Pedagogue Musician Dance Teacher School of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering, BEng Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Construction Management 38 % 30 % School of Health and Social Care Biomedical Laboratory Technologist Emergency Nurse Physiotherapist Registered Nurse Public Health Nurse Midwife Rehabilitation Counsellor Optometrist Radiographer Bachelor of Social Services Dental Hygienist Occupational Therapist

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18 Research and Development work at OUAS

19 Well-being creating innovator of Northern Areas Focus areas of our R & D I Internet and ICT Use of Internet and ICT in services and business Applications of printed electronics Energy and Environment Northern living Intelligent energy solutions Sustainable resource economics Health and Well-being New operation models of promoting health and well-being Application of technology Creative Industries New cultural content and experiences Improving business in creative industries Game industry

20 Oulu Innovation Alliance (OIA), the heart and soul of Smart Oulu The ultimate target of the Oulu Innovation Alliance agreement is to keep Oulu as an internationally acknowledged center for innovation The OIA founding partners have committed 1. To focus their operations, education, research and development activities on agreed innovation areas 2. To invest in the development of agreed infrastructures 3. To create and develop mechanisms for mutual use The initial focus areas were agreed as Internet research, printed electronics, international business, environment and healthcare sectors.

21 Oulu Innovation Alliance CIE Printo Cent CEE - Center for Internet Excellence - Printed Electronics and Optical Measurements Innovation Centre - Centre of Energy and Environment CEHT - Center of Excellence in Health and Technology MAIGBE - Martti Ahtisaari Institute of Global Business and Economics

22 The QA system of Oulu UAS

23 Internationalisation at the OUAS

24 Aims of Internationalisation Too be part of university s basic task and daily activities. To improve education and methods of learning and teaching together with international partners and experts. To promote students and teachers interaction with partners abroad to offer opportunities. Active and mutually beneficial exchange programmes for both staff and students to train students and staff for a multicultural and international society.

25 International Collaboration Oulu University of Applied Sciences aims at promoting genuine international collaboration with strong partnerships between institutions Oulu University of Applied Sciences has signed bilateral agreements with about 160 European, eight Asian, three North American and two African partners Altogether, there are exchange and other co-operation opportunities in over 30 countries

26 Mobility at Oulu University of Applied Sciences Outgoing students and trainees Incoming students and trainees Outgoing lecturers and experts Incoming lecturers and experts STUDY ABROAD IT COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THE WORLD! Where ever you are thrown into, get the best out of it. Take it and stop whining Author Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize winner 1993

27 International degree students by country of origin Top 20 in 2012 Number of students No Nationality 1 China 23 2 Russia 22 3 Vietnam 20 4 Nigeria 18 5 Nepal 13 6 Pakistan 13 7 Ethiopia 12 8 India 6 9 Germany 6 10 Bangladesh 4 11 Great Britain 4 12 Bulgaria 4 13 Kenya 4 14 The Netherlands 3 15 Estonia 3 16 USA 3 17 Philippines 2 18 Ghana 2 19 Italy 2 20 Mexico 2

28 Co-operation Interests Multidisciplinary co-operation agreements including not only mobility, but also other forms of co-operation Strengthening of the existing well-functioning co-operation with good partners The quality of and activities within the agreements are more important than the number of them Student, teacher and staff exchange Curriculum development and joint/double degrees Intensive Courses International Research and Development projects with SMEs

29 Thank you! Allan Perttunen Director of International Affairs Oulu University of Applied Sciences