The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland with an exceptionally wide academic base. Internationally pioneering research is conducted as a collaboration of different disciplines.

The fields of information technology, biotechnology, northern and environmental issues have been defined as special research focus areas. The University cooperates closely with industry and commerce, and has broad connections with hundreds of international research and educational institutions.

• Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Oulu
• MRI Research Unit, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oulu University Hospital
• Optoelectronics and Measurements Techniques Laboratory, University of Oulu