People listening the concert of Oulu Sinfonia

Time flies in nature and activities in Oulu.

Oulu – a higher grade of living

Does the versatile metal industry interest you?

Are you looking for work? Plenty of jobs can be found in Oulu and nearby region for metal industry professionals. Be the next to get a job in the metal industry!

Take a look at We love metal

Enjoy life after work

Working in the Finnish city of Oulu lets you build a life that looks like you. Before, during and after work.

Choose your own path

Oulu seen in the evening dusk underneath the wing of an airplane, from high the air. Streetlights are glowing in the colour of yellow.

A higher grade of brilliancy

Oulu is a gateway to the far north of Europe. A long history of ICT expertise in Oulu has created a unique foundation for enterprise and innovations that truly change the world.

Going on right now in ICT!

ICTOulu is a new network of Oulu-based ICT companies from new generation tech startups to international giants operating in Oulu.

Take a look at ICTOulu

Experience all the seasons at their most beautiful!

Unofficially the winter cycling capital of the world!

Easy and quick to go anywhere!

Finland’s second busiest airport!

Right now in Oulu

“I feel positive about my possibilities here”

Niyati Kandikanti is an ambassador for Oulu Talent Hub, and she enjoys networking. – There are many opportunities in Oulu to interact with other international students and visit new places.

The Japanese Ambassador of Finland visited Oulu (opens in a new tab)

On the first two days of September, the City of Oulu hosted an esteemed delegation as the Japanese Ambassador of Finland Kazuhiro Fujimura came for a visit.

“Don’t say ‘No’ when opportunities come knocking”

Vanessa Phekani came to Oulu from Malawi. She hold a bachelor’s degree in public administration and sociology, and a master’s degree in education and globalisation from the University of Oulu.

Ukrainian Alisa, 18, found a job at Kotipizza (opens in a new tab)

Alisa Zhyhulova has been working at Kotipizza entrepreneurs Jasmin and Jarkko Mannila’s restaurant since August. Her determined job hunt and Finnish studies paid off.

“Winter activities in Oulu make it an even more special city”

Oulu Talent Hub Ambassador Moustafa Khairi is working as a machine learning operations engineer in Oulu. He is 25 years old, and his home city is Alexandria, Egypt.

“I think everybody can find friends here” (opens in a new tab)

Maja Terning is from Tromsø in Northern Norway. She has been living here in Oulu for 16 years now, and working with BusinessOulu for about eight years.

Read the full story.

Two people are sitting on a sofa and laughing in front of a colourful wall. The wall has black and pink stripes and the shapes of clouds on it. One of the people has the word “bitti” written with light letters on the wall behind her.

Oulu is the place where companies and talent meet

Is doing research or working in Oulu on your bucket list? Or is your company planning to go global and would like to hire an international talent?

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Oulu offers a higher grade of living. It’s a future European Capital of Culture with humane energy and buzzing with forward-looking high tech.

Oulu is growing and evolving with you

A dark-haired man is looking at a laptop, and a blonde woman next to him is smiling at the camera. In the background are some other people and the bottom part of a large robot.

Talent thrives in Oulu

Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!

Oulu in the wintertime, shot from the air. The sun sheds light on the town from the left edge of the photo and Oulu River flows on the right, free of ice.

Oulu is northern, humane and smart

Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!The northern city of culture embraces everyone. Our superpowers stem from the variety of people and the rich nature of the Oulu region.

Welcome to the northern hub of business

People are laughing and wading in shallow water near the shore, the sun is shining brightly. The wading people have rolled up the legs of their pants or lifted the hems of their skirts.

Become an Oulu citizen

Combine well-balanced, effortless everyday living and a meaningful career in Oulu – we know the secrets to good quality of life!

Oulu2026 – get on board as we roll toward becoming the European Capital of Culture

Oulu is joined on the journey by 32 municipalities in northern Finland. We this collaboration, we wish to bring more culture and well-being to the north, create new jobs, and develop our northern region.

Find out more about the Oulu2026 project

Find a solution to all your needs in Oulu

People, ideas and innovations at BusinessAsema (opens in a new tab)

At BusinessAsema, work and talent meet in an environment that provides handy options for developing personal expertise as well as business operations.

Learn more about BusinessAsema

Find your dream activities along the Pohjola Route (opens in a new tab)

The Pohjola Route is a circular road system that offers a range of experiences for motorists, families, nature enthusiasts as well as travellers who prefer public transport options. Along the Pohjola Route, anyone can select the itinerary and nature attractions of their choice – travelling the full length of the route or just parts of it.

Have a closer look at the Pohjola Route

Business idea – check, workforce – pending? (opens in a new tab)

Or are you still searching for your path to employment? BusinessOulu can help you! Check out the services for entrepreneurs, organisations and talent!