World-Class Sports and Studying

Oulu University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oulu are both part of the Oulu Region Academy of Sport (OSUA), a collaboration network that helps combine studying and a sports careers. The Academy provides support services and the possibility to participate in morning training sessions where a trainer is present. The athletes are provided support with their studies with the help of personal study plans. The Oulu Region Academy of Sport is meant for students who compete at or who aim towards Finnish Championship level in their age group.

Services for Students

The PRO services have been developed with professional training in mind. Through the Academy the athlete is given the possibility to participate in morning training sessions on weekdays. Moreover, members of the Academy can use the Liikuntavirasto sports facilities free of charge and are able to use the health and testing services of our collaborators for affordable prices. More information on the Oulu Region Academy of Sport coaching services can be found at the URL www.osua.net.

The EDU services are organized by the affiliated schools. They provide personal study and training plans, sportfolio studies and flexible teaching arrangements. Different schools offer divverent services. This website lists the services for students of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oulu.

The purpose of the TEAM services is to bring together the different interest groups around the athlete and build a network and sets of practices to combine sports and studying. Prime examples of such collaboration are for instance the OSUA interest group meetings and the EAS (European Athlete as Atudent) network. More information on this can be found at www.eas-network.eu.

For more information, please contact the sports planning officers of Oulu region higher education institutions: