Established in 1992, Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (Oulu University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Oulu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Ostrobothnia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Raahe, Oulainen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland), Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (OAMK) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (OAMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 