12.03.2010
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Diak - Oulu unit


The origin of the degree programme in diaconal nursing goes back to 1896, when the first nurses were trained in The Diaconal Institution of Oulu (Oulun Diakonissalaitos). Degree programmes in clinical and diaconal nursing were united with Diaconia University of Applied Sciences in the year 2000. Nowadays Diaconal institution offers vocational training in its institute and Diaconia polytechnic takes care of higher education.

At the moment, Oulu unit of Diaconia University of Applied Sciences offers versatile degree programmes in diaconia, social work and nursing and courses in updating education. The unit has a central role in educating parish diaconia workers particularly for parishes in North-Finland. We have annually ca. 200 students in our degree programmes and 170 students in courses of updating education.



It is distinctive for Oulu unit that it has to cover a very wide and diverse geographical area, which includes half of Finland’s territory. Partners in working life extend from growing population centres to rural parishes in Lapland.

All connections to international diaconia fields offered by the network of Diaconia University of Applied Sciences are utilized in the students’ exchange programmes. If you are interested in student exchange in Oulu, do not hesitate to contact our international co-ordinator Mrs. Leila Nisula: telephone +358 40 509 2706 and
email leila.nisula(at)diak.fi .