News and events

What better way to spend a summer day than a picnic on the beach? Come to the funnest event in June.

International House Oulu wanted to hear from immigrants in Oulu about their experiences living in the city to better understand the challenges and key factors of immigrant integration.

Meet Fariha, a master’s student in Education and Globalisation at the University of Oulu. From the bustling streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, to the serene charm of Oulu, Finland, her journey has been nothing short of a transformative one.

We recently hosted an insightful webinar “Preparing for Life and Work in Finland” aimed to provide information to prospective residents about life and career opportunities in Oulu.

Julius Idian and Jayson Rillo moved to Oulu from the Philippines. “I love the way they have trust for Filipinos, even if we don’t speak Finnish.”

Are you ready to level up your social game? International House Oulu, in partnership with Bloom Finland, is happy to invite you to our monthly Board Games and Networking Night!

In this article, we interviewed a Brazilian – Beatriz Rocha – living in Oulu, Finland. We were curious to know what brought her here and ultimately made her stay.

Dear readers, allow me to share my journey – a voyage fueled by passion and curiosity. My name is Rabia and I am a professional certified teacher from Pakistan.

We at International House Oulu (IHO) celebrated our one year anniversary with a memorable event that highlighted its achievements and contributions over the past year.

Ready for another round of board games and networking? Join us on May 15th, 2024, for another fantastic board game night!

Tomas Slesar, a 37-year-old Slovakian native, has been living in Oulu for 14 years. Coming from the northern parts of Slovakia, Tomas found himself grappling with the unfamiliarity of Finnish summers and how the sun never went down and struggled with sleeping at first.

This webpage lists projects related to immigrants residing in the Oulu region. More information can be found on each project’s website.