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What are we doing in Oulu – and beyond? Read the latest news and articles about different aspects of our city.

International House Oulu opens its doors

International House Oulu brings together guidance and counselling services for international customers on a single-window basis under one roof, says Coordinator Rikupekka Leinonen.

“There is something for everyone in Oulu”

Shefat Islam is originally from Bahrain. Currently, she is a communications intern and studies MSc. in Marketing at the University of Oulu.

Does the versatile metal industry interest you?

Are you looking for work? Plenty of jobs can be found in Oulu and nearby region for metal industry professionals. Be the next to get a job in the metal industry!

Take a look at We love metal.

“Knowing people here is what makes things easier” (opens in a new tab)

Moamen Ibrahim, 28, is originally from Egypt. He works now as a Machine Learning Engineer at Solita. He has been here in Oulu for five years.

How do international talent and companies find each other in Oulu? (opens in a new tab)

Are you looking for an international expert for your company? It’s easy to employ a skilled worker in the Oulu region, as various sources offer support in recruiting. ‘Additionally, circa 12 000 foreigners live in Oulu.

Lufthansa´s charity flight brought children to Oulu and northern Finland (opens in a new tab)

Volunteers from different companies planned a concept for giving children from orphanages in Frankfurt and Munich something very special this year: A once-in-a-lifetime experience that the children would never forget would entail visiting the winter wonderland of northern Finland.

A home to world-class technology and work-life balance (opens in a new tab)

Rafeeq Rafeeq is a newcomer to Oulu. He moved to the city with his wife and two daughters in February 2022 to join the team that designs new electronic systems at Nokia.

From Silicon Valley to Oulu (opens in a new tab)

Oulu is the first location in Europe where Silicon Valley startup Alif Semiconductor has established a presence. Why did the firm decide to come to Oulu after setting up two offices in California, one in Singapore and one in Bangalore, India?

Read Neil Jackson’s answers.

“What I love about the people here is that they are great listeners” (opens in a new tab)

Kamal Singh came to Oulu in 2010 for his studies from India. At the University of Oulu, he studied to be a wireless communication engineer. Currently, Kamal is working as a Network Coordinator

How does Oulu taste like — Arctic Food Lab takes local flavors to the world (opens in a new tab)

Arctic Food Lab is Oulu2026 Capital of Culture year’s program that focuses on local food and food culture. The table setting is already being prepared for the culture capital year.

Ukrainian Alisa, 18, found a job at Kotipizza (opens in a new tab)

Alisa Zhyhulova has been working at Kotipizza entrepreneurs Jasmin and Jarkko Mannila’s restaurant since August. Her determined job hunt and Finnish studies paid off.

How Oulu became a must-go place for a former BBC journalist? (opens in a new tab)

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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