Oulun kaupunki

About Oulun kaupunki

Oulu. A grounded city, born in the gentle embrace of waterways and standing with its feet firmly in northern soil, developing on nature's terms. Our northernness is relaxed hospitality, bold actions, and perseverance – the prerequisites for success. Our superpowers are diverse people and neighborhoods, as well as the rich nature of the Oulu region. We have space, time, and opportunities for encounters that can change your whole life. The City of Oulu is an employer of approximately 11,000 people – a degree better, of course. Oulu is the largest city in Northern Finland with population of 194,000. Oulu is situated by the Gulf of Bothnia, at the mouth of Oulu River. The name Oulu comes from a word in the Sami language meaning floodwater and the city has been the capital of Oulu province since 1776. Oulu has evolved into a boldly innovative capital of Northern Scandinavia that blends a creative atmosphere with high technology, entrepreneurship and highly skilled people, the unique culture of a modern seaside town and a vibrant countryside. Oulu offers an impressive range of educational opportunities and the youngest population in Europe, as well as the ability to collaborate efficiently on building competence into international success stories. And all this in a prosperous city that's just the right size to provide a good, solid foundation for a happy life.