20 applied for the position of Rector of the University of Oulu 

The University of Oulu have received 20 applications for the position of Rector of the University of Oulu by deadline. The position will be filled for a five-year term starting at the beginning of 2025.

The University Board opened applications for the position of Rector on 3.6.2024. The deadline for the applications was 26.7.2004.

The applicants for the position of Rector of the University of Oulu are Zahir Aalam, Mba Agwu, Mikael Collan, Tiina Gallén, Mika Hannula, Helka-Liisa Hentilä, Mirja Illikainen, Ville Isoherranen, Maria Sera Jacob, Hussnain Janjua, Maarit Järvenpää, Stanley Paul Katikala, Arto Maaninen, Milad Mafakheri, John Meewella, Riku Parviainen, Eva Raudasoja, Muhammad Usman, P.M Visakh and Hailai Weldeslassie.
Applicants selected for the position of Rector are required to have a doctoral degree, the ability and professional skills required for the performance of the duties of the Rector, good leadership skills demonstrated in practice, excellent Finnish and English language skills and sufficient Swedish language skills. The Rector is responsible for the duties specified in the Universities Act and the University of Oulu Regulations.
The Board of Directors will select the strongest applicants for the next stage of the selection procedure on 15.8.2024.


Further information: Chairman of the Board Mikko Ayub or HR Director Jarmo Okkonen 0294484150.

Last updated: 29.7.2024