Arctic Summer Programme
The Arctic Summer Programme offers you the opportunity to experience the authentic local study life in Oulu for two weeks. You can enjoy the unique summer atmosphere of Northern Finland, but also create new connections and improve your study and communication skills within one of the best education systems in the world. You will get to know the University of Oulu as well as the city of Oulu together with your co-students. The programme includes many cultural events and free-time activities, all taking place on August 4th - 15th, 2025.
The programme consists of 2-4 hours of classes every day, including lectures, student activities, and group work.
Courses
- Arctic and Nordic Perspectives on Sustainable Development (5 ECTS)
- Global Citizenship Education (5 ECTS)
- (Eco)critical Sustainability (2 ECTS)
Please check the course information in the application page.
Other courses to be confirmed soon.
The social activities of the programme will be a great opportunity to connect with other Arctic Summer Programme participants and experience the authentic Finnish Summer. After the lectures, you can get to know your friends and the city of Oulu.
Social activities will include:
- Welcome & Farewell Party
- Campus Tour, Oulu City Tour
- Picnic and Playing “mölkky”, a traditional outdoor summer game
- One-day excursion to Rovaniemi, Hailuoto, or other local nature site (To be confirmed)
- Berry picking / Baking “pulla” and mustikkapiirakka, Finnish delicacies!
The application opens in October 2024 and closes on May 2nd 2025. We can accept 20 students per course. Places will be filled in registration order - first come, first served.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's and Master's students.
- A certificate of enrollment from your current home institution.
- Fluency in English (min. level B2). All courses are taught in English, and sufficient English language skills are needed to follow lectures and participate in group work. No tests are required.
- Admission is possible for those who are NOT currently enrolled in the University of Oulu.
If you have questions related to the practical matters of the summer school, please send an email to international.affairs (at) oulu.fi.
"The whole summer programme was an unforgettable experience. The best thing is that I have made new friends from all over the world and have also learned a lot about their perspectives and respective cultures. Besides, the activities that were organised have taught me more about the Finnish culture, nature and student life in Finland. The two weeks have given me a good feeling of what it is like to live in Finland. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to experience what it is like to be an international student at Oulu through this summer programme." – a summer school student