About us

Oulu University Hospital (OYS) is the leading centre for specialized healthcare, research, and education in northern Finland. Our mission is to provide timely, high-quality care, support people through life’s defining moments, and ensure the future of specialized healthcare in the region.

Guided by a human-centred approach, compassion, and teamwork, we draw strength from northern resilience, global partnerships, and uncompromising expertise. With a relentless drive to innovate, explore, and advance, we are constantly shaping the future of healthcare.

At OYS, we deliver cutting-edge care, world-class research, and forward-thinking education. Together, we seek and create solutions to life’s greatest challenges. We are the northern pioneer in health.