News and events

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.

Craving the warmth and sunshine of summer to enjoy the outdoors again? Don’t worry... Oulu’s winter season is full of fresh air and outdoor fun, even when the temperatures drop. The cold doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t!) keep you inside.

Individuals who have experienced racism can visit the center’s office, which serves clients two days a week at BusinessAsema.

Congratulations to Visidon, winner of the International Employer of the Year in Oulu Award.

Every time I walk into International House Oulu's board game and networking evening, it feels like coming home.

The kiosk offers voice-guided customer service in multiple languages, making it easier for both locals and internationals to get information about city services.

There are many names for the dancing lights in the sky - Northern Lights, Aurora, Revontulet - but no words can quite describe the feeling you get when you see them with your own eyes. We want to celebrate the beauty of the Northern Lights with our latest competition.

Oulu is a city deeply intertwined with the natural world, whether it’s the lakes and parks scattered around the centre, the small river meandering past shops and cafés, or the larger forests a little further out, there is always somewhere to go and be surrounded by beautiful scenery.