News and events

Doriana, a 29-year-old Romanian, packed her bags 6 years ago and moved to Oulu in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, she knew very little about the northern Finnish city. It was Love that brings her here-her boyfriend is from Oulu.

Want to show everyone how beautiful Oulu is in the summer? Share your best summer photos with us and you could win a €30 gift card. Oulu through your lens photo contest series is back - this time with summer edition.

Fiza, a Pakistani student pursuing a master’s degree in software engineering at the University of Oulu, never imagined that a summer job would lead her to entrepreneurship.

We’re delighted to invite you to join us for an enjoyable evening before the summer ends. Catch up with old friends, make new connections, enjoy warm conversations, and have fun playing board games together.

Pooja Dahal is a researcher and nature enthusiast who moved from Nepal to Oulu, carrying with her resilience, curiosity, and a belief in new beginnings.

Rana Toro, originally from Istanbul, first came to Oulu as an exchange student and unexpectedly found a place that felt like home. Through her journey from student life to working in Oulu, she discovered the beauty of nature and the quiet sense of community the city offers. As she describes it, “Oulu has become a place where I breathe differently.”

Join us this June for another cozy evening of board games, networking, and community. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or simply looking to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed summer evening, this event is for you.

IH Oulu, Equitable Inclusion through Volunteering / City of Oulu and BusinessOulu are collaborating this June for The World of Work training sessions.

Do you need Finnish in your work or studies? Do you want to learn more about Finnish society? If yes, you can now apply for integration training.

What does Oulu look like when you slow down? For Bhupender Singh, the answer lies in walking – a simple habit that has shaped his everyday life.

Students and teachers from Iceland, Estonia and Finland share their experiences of Oulu and reflect on what Europe means to them.

Nusrat Shova, a media and communication enthusiast, is pursuing her Master's at the University of Oulu. She is also working as an intern at International House Oulu.