“If you want to work in Oulu, believe in yourself and push hard”
Viktors Sobolevs came to Oulu from Latvia, and studied at Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Now, he works as a business product manager at Polar.
Read more about Viktors’ life.
There are great opportunities to explore different types of parks around Oulu.
Oulu – a higher grade of living
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?
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.
Right now in Oulu
Idea Competition brings university students’ solutions to boost working life connections
The Idea Competition culminated in the competition final in late April. 12 participants from various countries pitched their solutions to foster student’s working life connections in Oulu.
The incredible journey of Chiara Bosetti
Oulu Talent Hub Ambassador Chiara Bosetti, originally from Italy, came to Oulu one year ago. “I had great expectations, and I certainly got what I was looking for”, she says.
“During my first walks in Oulu, I felt like I was in a fairy tale”
Débora Oliveira, 34, is from São Paulo, Brazil. Besides doing a master’s in education and globalisation at the University of Oulu, she is a communications trainee at Oulu Talent Hub.
Joseph Laku landed his first job in Oulu through the grapevine – “My boss had to draw his instructions for me, because we had no common language“
Joseph Laku from South Sudan has been happy working for the same employer for 15 years.
How Oulu became a must-go place for a former BBC journalist?
Right now, Erika Benke is working as a contributor to BBC News and as a freelance journalist. Before moving to Oulu, she lived in London for 23 years. She found here the quality of life she was looking for. “After two years of working in Oulu, I’m still as relaxed as if I was on holiday”, she says.
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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
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 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
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.
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 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!
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