Ouka.fi Home Image Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme. Continue – choose the topic Contact Info & Services Housing & Environment Daycare & Education Culture & Leisure Work & Enterprise City & Administration Current News 18.02.2025 Application Period for Oulu Valistustalo Fund Grants: March 3–28, 2025, Until 15:30 13.02.2025 Finland’s largest hydrogen refining plant is one step closer to starting sustainable aviation fuel production: French Verso Energy and City of Oulu sign co-operation agreement 10.02.2025 “Welcome Home”: Finland’s six largest cities invite recent arrivals to use integration services 07.02.2025 Join us in designing the 2025 Regional Civic Organization Academy 06.02.2025 Next summer's park lunches seeks partners and volunteers - sign up 31.01.2025 The city of Oulu’s Equality and Non-Discrimination Special Recognition Award was granted to Vuolle Setlementti ry. and an honorable mention to Liikkuva laulureppu 31.01.2025 The city of Oulu’s Sustainable Development Special Recognition Award to Kestävän kehityksen keskus 30.01.2025 Customer Survey for Early Childhood Education Services Open from February 3-16 See all news of Oulu Library Services On the library website you will find the opening hours of libraries, current news, events and links to online services. Library Services International House of Oulu The International House of Oulu gathers different guidance services under the same roof. Services are targeted at international newcomers and immigrants, and also companies planning to recruit international people. International House Oulu Public Social and Health Services The wellbeing services county of North Ostrobothnia, Pohde, is responsible for organizing public health, social and rescue services for all residents in the area. Pohde website Visiting Oulu Meet Oulu, that quirky northern city by the sea. VisitOulu offers information for visitors and tourists in Oulu. Information about accommodations, activities, restaurants and events. Information for visitors (visitoulu.fi) Students The city of Oulu provides students with a diverse range of studies in our three universities. As a student in Oulu, you can enjoy various events and activities organized for students as well as affordable, high-quality housing. Read more about studying in Oulu Influence There are many ways you can influence the city of Oulu. Come join us! Read more Neighborhoods The neighborhood pages will help you find the services in your neighborhood. Read more Employment Services by the Municipalities in 2025 Responsibility for public employment services will be transferred to the municipalities in start of 2025. Read more Looking for these? Buses and Schedules The European Capital of Culture 2026 Map Service (kartta.ouka.fi) Business Services (businessoulu.com) Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme (oulu2026.eu). Oulu – European Capital of Culture (Oulu2026.eu) Information for Different Life Situations Immigrants Visitors Youth Students Elderly Children & Families Neighborhoods The neighborhood pages help your find the services of your region. Each neighborhood consists of some districts. Neighborhood Pages Events in Oulu My Oulu - Oulu's Online City Media News in English 17.02.2025 My Oulu: Finland’s largest hydrogen refining plant is one step closer to starting sustainable aviation fuel production in Oulu 12.02.2025 My Oulu: Hydrogen economy brings a lot of opportunities for Oulu and Luleå – Arctic Frontiers met in Tromsø 11.02.2025 My Oulu: Oulu Theatre serves international audiences – Kinky Boots is the first show on the main stage subtitled in English 24.01.2025 My Oulu: 20-year-long cooperation continues between Sendai and Oulu – partnership brings benefits to university hospitals Read more My Oulu news in English City of Oulu on Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube LinkedIn Spotify TikTok