News and events

Moving to a new city is about more than finding a job or a study place. Choosing the right neighborhood can significantly influence how quickly you settle in and feel at home. Oulu offers a variety of residential areas, each with its own character, amenities, and lifestyle. 

From 1 September 2026 onwards, creating and publishing a job applicant profile will, as a rule, become an obligation for all job seekers.

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.

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.

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

Would you like to know more about the ways we operate through networking? Or invite us to join an event you are organising? Read more in the article on the matter.

Oulu residents are invited to attend an open dialogue with City of Oulu leaders and the police on Friday, 24 April,

Did you get a study place or a job in Oulu and are now planning to relocate here? International House Oulu is here to make your moving easier.

Oulu attracts international students, employees and their spouses by means of excellent educational establishments, high-tech businesses and good services.

Libraries are the go-to place for borrowing books, but did you know libraries in and around Oulu often have many more services available for residents?

Are you new in Oulu or planning to move here? International House Oulu’s Welcome Office is here to support you and make your life smoother in a new city.

This is a personal journey through Start-Up Refugees career development program. On our article, Amanta Oyshi talks about her experiences.