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The orientation days will have both an on-campus activities and online activities.  So there should be things to do for people who are here in Oulu and those who are still abroad!

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You can contact UniOulu Ambassadors through their Facebook page.

UniOulu Ambassadors help with questions about studies and student life: teaching methods, team work, student tutors, ICT facilities, housing, finding friends, adapting to weather, public transportation, extra-curricular activities etc.

For questions regarding admissions we ask you to contact Admissions Team.

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You can contact UniOulu Ambassadors through their Facebook page. UniOulu Ambassadors help with questions about studies and student life: teaching methods, team work, student tutors, ICT facilities, housing, finding friends, adapting to weather, public transportation, extra-curricular activities etc. For questions regarding admissions we ask you to contact Admissions Team.

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You can either buy a DNA prepaid or wait for the university to give them out.  They typically hand them out during orientation.  If you need to upload more money onto them, you can visit an R-Kioski or visit their webpage!

DNA Store in the city center
Torikatu 18, 90100 Oulu

https://laturi.dna.fi/

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Gigantti Mega Store
Kallisensuora 12, 90400 Oulu

SP-Elektroniikka Oy
Merikoskenkatu 12, 90500 Oulu

Prisma
- close to University
Kauppalinnankuja 1-3, 90570 Oulu
- close to the city center
Tehtaankatu 3, 90130 Oulu

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Student associations
Student Union OYY
The Student Union of the University of Oulu (OYY) monitors the students' interests at the university, offers various services and arranges events. All the Bachelor and Master's degree programme students at the University of Oulu are members of OYY. You can turn to the Student Union with any questions related to studying and the everyday life of a student. Also, OYY provides information about student benefits, different events and other topical matters. The operations of the Student Union are based on securing a good life for students.

When you begin your studies, you will automatically become a member of the Student Union. At the beginning of the academic year, you pay the Student Union membership fee, with which you receive all membership benefits and the student card. The membership guarantees you affordable health services at the Finnish student health service (FSHS), and by showing your student card, you are entitled to discounts on the train and the buses as well as at several stores and service providers. Also, you will receive a student calendar from the Student Union. And above all, the Student Union will support you in matters related to the student's interests in education and social policy and they arrange free time activities.

The OYY supports the activity of many clubs, hobby, subject and interest groups. These societies organize various activities that support studying and they also arrange free time activity and parties. Societies offer you possibilities to meet new people and find like-minded students, start a new hobby and help you to get the sense of belonging in the university community.

Further information:
- Student Union of the University of Oulu
- OYY's International Section
- Interest societies
- Subject societies
Student Guilds and International student organisations
Every major subject has its own organisation for students called a student guild. These guilds arrange events, such as sauna evenings, parties, trips and sports hours, and they often have their own guild rooms in the university where you can have coffee, use computers and meet people. Each student guild also has its own overalls, each with their own colour. Overalls are used in student parties and create a feeling of togetherness.

In the University of Oulu there are also several student organizations focusing on international students wellbeing and networking. Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and Network of International Students in Oulu are both student lead guilds that offer weekly free time activities, events and projects for all students of the university. AIESEC works actively on campus promoting internationalisation and offering internship positions abroad to students.

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Student Union OYY The Student Union of the University of Oulu (OYY) monitors the students' interests at the university, offers various services and arranges events. All the Bachelor and Master's degree programme students at the University of Oulu are members of OYY.

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P.O.Box 8000
FI-90014 University of Oulu
university.of.oulu(at)oulu.fi
Tel. +358 294 48 0000

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What do we do?

We give voice to young people to reflect on current educational issues and design practical actions to address them. This event will also be an opportunity for them to create local and global connections with people who are interested in pursuing innovative solutions.

Four years ago, Burning Questions 2019 was successfully launched and gave participants the opportunity to question their educational assumptions. An event that dared to challenge our most fundamental perceived truths about education.

The aim of BQ has always been to maximize the freedom for critical discussion, learning from each other, and the exchange of ideas and questions.

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What do we do? We give voice to young people to reflect on current educational issues and design practical actions to address them. This event will also be an opportunity for them to create local and global connections with people who are interested in pursuing innovative solutions.

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They recently added Finnish to duolingo and it's pretty nice!

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https://www.youtube.com/user/kaemmenkukka
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBvl8mzPolBzPU9ju4cXsA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDSMJAKwHWEIY5YzhWyd_Q
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauSZKrBhUaadZWkD0tZv0Q

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https://fi.bab.la/sanakirja/
translate.google.com
https://sanakirja.org

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http://www.uuno.tamk.fi/
http://iteslj.org/v/f/
https://www.digitaldialects.com/Finnish/Phrases.htm
https://www.mondly.com
http://www.lukimat.fi/lukeminen/materiaalit/ekapeli/ekapeli-maahanmuttaja
https://www.memrise.com
https://www.hellotalk.com

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Overall, Google Maps is one of the better apps when trying to find where you need to go!

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1. Collect the keys from PSOAS office during office hours. Or you can write a mail to PSOAS that one of us (kummi) would collect your keys and handover to you when you are here.

2. Get the housing contract signed with PSOAS
Mannenkatu 6 A
90130 Oulu

tel. +358 8 3173 110
asuntotoimisto@psoas.fi

3. Register as a new student. In order to do so, send an email to Academic Affairs Service Point: study.education@oulu.fi

Make sure the email contains your full name, date of birth, and receipt of paid Student Union membership fee.

To pay for the OYY Student Union fee, which will be 85.50 euros this year, pay for it online at https://kide.app/en/
Search for #UniOulu2020
You can also pay it in person at the OYY Student Union office located at the campus.

4. Visit to Maistraatti (the local registry office in Oulu City Centre). It's important to do the above steps before Step 4.
Book an appointment with them here:
https://dvv.fi/en/oulu-en

Maistraatti
Isokatu 4, 90100 Oulu
029 5539641

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Coronavirus COVID-19 - current issues

We are continuously updating this page with information about the coronavirus and the University of Oulu's guidelines. For more detailed instructions for staff regarding for example arrangements of working and teaching, please refer to the intranet Patio.

From Thursday May 14 onwards it is possible to organize individual events or courses in the premises of the University, taking into account the safety and distance instructions. In the summertime, distance teaching is favoured but teaching can be arranged on the campus, taking into account the safety and distance instructions. In autumn, the first study period between August 1 and October 25, 2020 is organized mainly remotely. The orientation for new students will happen in small groups on campus.

Beginning from June 1, 2020 students can access to campuses with their 24/7 access card Mon-Fri between 8-17 o'clock (Linnanmaa: main door 2T and door A3 on the south side of the glass gateway, Kontinkangas: door 7A).

Oulu University Library lending has been opened June 1. Otherwise, guests should note that spending time in the premises of the University is restricted for the present. See the opening hours at Library's homepage.

University staff can work in the premises of the University from May 14 onwards in tasks that can not be done remotely. When working in the university premises, strict distance and hygiene instructions must be followed. It is recommended that meetings are arranged as web meetings. In other meetings, safety distance of at least 2 meters must be kept.

Information about opening hours of campus restaurants can be found on restaurants' homepages.

You can prevent the spread of coronavirus by your own actions

Stay at home when ill.

Keep a safe distance of 2 metres to others and greet others without touching.

Wash your hands often with soap and water. If these are not available, use alcoholic hand sanitisers. Use disposable towels to dry your hands.

Cough or sneeze into a paper handkerchief or the crook of your elbow or the upper sleeve.

Discard used handkerchief in the trash as soon as you can and always wash your hands after blowing your nose.

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If your flight lands in Helsinki, you could come to Oulu using the bus or the train.  For the bus, Onnibus is a good bus company to choose.  Typically their prices from Helsinki to Oulu are about 30 euros one way.  For the train, VR train is the one train system that connects a lot of cities in Finland.  Their prices are a bit higher compared to buses, but you'll get to Oulu faster.

Links
https://www.onnibus.com/home
https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage

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If arrive in Oulu through the airport, you can take Bus #8 that will bring you to the city and the university.  You could also take a taxi from here.

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Be warned it does get quite cold here, as low as -30!  It is recommended that you buy long-underwear.  One could bring their own winter clothing, but one could also find winter clothes at the 2nd hand stores or on the FB market place. Also, it is recommended to take vitamin D supplements which can be found in many grocery stores.

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The sports pass is something you can buy from the University. It allows you to attend a number of classes and use the athletic facility they provide!

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The two banks that are common for students to use is OP Bank and Nordea.  Bring your passport residence permit, walk in, set up an appointment, and ask what documents you should bring to the appointment.

OP Oulu
Isokatu 14, 90100 Oulu
+358 0100 0500

Nordea Bank
Kirkkokatu 6, 90100 Oulu

+358 0200 3000

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Internet should be provided by PSOAS at every apartment they offer. NOTE: they do not provide a router

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I would say this is the most common way to travel around Oulu, especially in the winter.  The price of an unlimited ride pass is 42 euros for 1 month.  You can also load up the card with money.

You can get a card from Oulu 10 which is located in the city center.  Here is a link to their public transportation website: https://www.ouka.fi/oulu/public-transport/

Here is also a link to the mobile app: https://payiq.net/oulu

Here is also a link to the Oulunliikenne.  It's a website where you can look up bus times and track when a bus is going to arrive in real time!  It is the most accurate service out there, however, it can be somewhat difficult to navigate at first since you'll need to know the names of the bus stops:
https://jl.oulunliikenne.fi/?fbclid=IwAR1nJqoijh6m_So_hWJ1nIvJ2S5J2oOb9ppxhrK8m_C9eUu9zV6gHu590CM#/schedules/home

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There are bike paths that lead to pretty much everywhere in Oulu so it is a worth-while investment!  You can always find them on the FB Market place or Oulu Sale Point.

There's also a 2nd hand bike store in Oulu called Työpaja Cykkeli.  They also do bike repairs!

Työpaja Cykkeli
Paakakatu 2, 90520 Oulu, Finland
+358 40 0722600
Good place for buying good used bikes for cheap prices, also you can do some maintenance there for bikes but usually you need to buy the spare parts and bring as they only do maintenance for really cheap price, the building also includes 2nd hand store for household items.

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There are a couple of taxi companies around Oulu such as: Menevä Taksi Oulu
0800 02120
Oulu Taksi
040 0165900

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An excellent FB group where you can buy and sell various things. Everything from pants to furniture you can find here!

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SPR-Konti
Tyrnäväntie 14, 90400 Oulu
+358 040 7379527
Finnish Red Cross

Oulu recycling center
Kurkelantie 2, 90230 Oulu, Finland
+358 8 55843966
Cheap place for kitchen tools, furniture, clothes and books

Kirppis Aarrearkku
Patteritie 7, 90530 Oulu, Finland
+358 40 4849932
A place not far from university, you can also find there good items for good prices, they sell very different things from kitchen tools to bikes

Järkikirppis
Tehtaankatu 1, 90100 Oulu, Finland
+358 40 7331933
A place where people offer their items for sale and set price for it, you can find good things there, like shoes, winter clothes,  household items & routers

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This is your one stop shop for just about everything from shoes, groceries, electronics, ect you should be able to find in these stores.  There's one located near the university and one located near the city center.
Kauppalinnankuja 1-3, 90570 Oulu

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All these places are grocery stores and you can find them pretty much everywhere here in Oulu. Lidl seems to be the cheapest option.

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There are a number of restaurants at the University such as Foodoo, Napa or Kastari. At these places you can pay 2.60 euros for a full meal!

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This will be your primary way to find housing here in Oulu.

https://www.psoas.fi/en/
Mannenkatu 6 A
90130 Oulu

tel. +358 8 3173 110
asuntotoimisto@psoas.fi

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Oulu Flat SUBLEASE Point

Look them up and join their group! There you can find people who are subleasing their room anywhere from a month to a couple months.

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https://www.etuovi.com/
Here is another website where you can look at places to live.

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https://www.vuokraovi.com/vuokra-asunnot/oulu/keskusta?locale=en&fbclid=IwAR03UZY6m-6B59sZMCc5GP5ZziGzI8b6b2xuoAfsLgb1AeNsMNOOu-lOMUk

Here is another place you could try and find housing.

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The link to the Library ABC Orientation can be found on this page. The orientation will take place between 12.15-12.45!

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Book a library orientation training session for your group! During the session the new students will learn about the University of Oulu library services and information resources.

New students of Oamk and OSAO Kontinkangas Unit

Book a library introduction for your group with this webform.
More information informationservice (at) oulu.fi
New students of University of Oulu

Pegasus Library (Linnanmaa)

The LibraryABC in January 2021

will be in two parts: an online session and a short visit to the Pegasus Library premises.

LibraryABC online sessions - Zoom link

The online session schedules and instructions will be published on this calendar. You don't need to register on these sessions beforehand.

If you can't find any suitable time for your group, contact us with the LibraryABC request form.

The training session will take about 30 minutes.

More information informationservice (at) oulu.fi
Medical library (Kontinkangas)

The orientation is organized in the Medical Library

More information
Sirpa Grekula
Tel: 0294 48 5147

email: informationservice(at)oulu.fi

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http://venla.info
http://tasteoffinnish.fi/
http://hauskatavata.fi/
http://suomitaskussa.eu/english/#!/kielet
https://www.digitaldialects.com/Finnish/Phrases.htm
https://people.uta.fi/~km56049/finnish/
http://users.jyu.fi/~pamakine/kieli/suomi/sisallysen.html
http://jkorpela.fi/Finnish.html
https://randomfinnishlesson.blogspot.com/
https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet
https://www.finkingcap.com
https://sso.teachable.com/secure/170475/users/sign_up?after_success_url=%Fsecure%2F170475%Fcheckout%2F1092633%2Fspeak-finnish-like-a-boss-basics-of-spoken-finnish

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Router
LAN Internet Cable
Printer
External Battery
Wall Adapter

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Forex Bank
One place to do a currency exchange would be at Forex Bank located in the city center.

Torikatu 18, 90100 Oulu