[12] The University of Oulu is an active partner in numerous local, national, and international networks in research, education, and innovations.
The University of Oulu has been consistent in gender equality securing a ratio of 53 men to 47 women.
[21] Overall, the university is a popular choice for both international and domestic applicants in Finland and has been steadily improving in academic reputation.
The organization operates on a foundation basis which ensures affordable rents for students.
Following its mission, PSOAS offers housing services for people studying in Oulu as economically as possible.
The main purpose of the new building is to support the internationalization of Oulu and give the international students better access to Finnish culture and local people.
[31][32] The International Student Barometer 2019 ranked the University of Oulu first in the world when it comes to internet access and sixth in overall life satisfaction.