Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Engineering
Study a Bachelor’s degree in ICT in Finland! Our multicultural and working life oriented degree programme offers you versatile opportunities as a future ICT professional with several competence tracks to specialize in. The studies are practically oriented and you’ll get to participate in hands-on projects from the beginning.
Degree title
Bachelor of Engineering
Scope and duration
Tuition fees
11 500 € for non EU / EEA citizens
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Versatile opportunities for future professionals
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deals with technologies, methods and tools such as software applications, data networks and cybersecurity, games and hi-tech electronic devices and systems.
As an ICT Engineer, you have unlimited possibilities in any industry in the world; not just ICT branches. ICT is the technology, which is growing everywhere, and the growth only accelerates. As we have seen, ICT is changing all industries and as a professional of ICT, you will be part of this positive global change.
This programme offers you versatile opportunities as a future ICT professional. The focus areas of the programme are
- Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence,
- Data Networks and Cybersecurity,
- Embedded Software and Internet of Things (IoT),
- Game and Interactive Technologies,
- Health Technology, and
- Software Engineering and Project Management.
The studies at Turku UAS typically contain several real-life research and development projects that are implemented together with local companies. By studying with us, you will participate in a lot of teamwork, laboratory work, and project work.
We value problem-based learning, and incorporate our students in hands-on projects from the beginning. The learning process is supported by lectures, laboratory exercises, virtual courses, seminar presentations, and individual tutoring.
The degree programme is conducted as full-time studies, which means that studying requires participation in classes on campus and cannot be completed as full online studies.
Study contents
The curriculum consists of basic, professional and optional studies as well as practical training and a Bachelor’s thesis project.
Basic studies contain fundamentals of science and ICT, language and communication courses, and coaching in study skills. Basic studies take place during the first and second study year, and they guide you into the topics of your future professional field.
Professional studies focus mainly on more advanced topics in our ICT competence tracks and their applications, as well as business and entrepreneurship topics. Professional studies start in the second year and continue to the second last semester.
Competence tracks
Upon completing the first year common studies, you will apply to continue your studies on one of the following competence tracks.
Data Engineering and
AI
Data Engineering and AI studies concentrate on designing data models, data processing and automating data pipelines, and working with massive datasets. AI is accomplished by studying machine learning and the applications of artificial intelligence. The outcome of these studies develops intelligent software and system solutions.
Graduates work in roles like data engineer, machine learning engineer, AI developer, data architect, and system designer.
Data Networks and
Cybersecurity
Data Networks and Cybersecurity studies focus on securing the ICT infrastructure.
Cybersecurity topics are covered widely, including both risk management and technical cybersecurity. The students will also encounter topics such as designing, operating and managing various wired and wireless network configurations.
Graduates will find employment, for example, as cybersecurity specialists in ICT companies and ICT functions in various industries.
Embedded Software and IoT
Embedded Software and IoT focuses on design and implementation of network-connected microcontroller systems such as fitness devices, mobile phones, robots, and future vehicles. The studies include both hardware and software design in wired and wireless environments.
Graduated students are typically employed in product development tasks in industry.
Game and Interactive Technologies
An engineer specialized in Game and Interactive Technologies can create technology and art interfaces ranging from playful user interface design and gamification to high-end entertainment games.
The graduates can develop game applications using state-of-the-art platforms, and efficiently work as members of a game production team or other teams that employ game technology expertise in their product portfolio.
Health Technology
Health Technology studies combine competence in ICT and the healthcare sector.
The studies include user-oriented design, product development for medical devices, healthcare industry know-how and information system design. The application areas include e.g., personal care aids and health care information systems.
Graduates work in product development and expert positions for both the private and public sectors.
Software Engineering and Project Management
Software Engineering and Project Management studies concentrate on mobile and web development as well as on project management and the software industry.
The majority of the studies are completed as project work in the learning environment called theFIRMA or in local software companies. In addition to technical knowledge, the studies also cover project productization and project management aspects.
After graduation, possible work titles can be software engineer and project manager. Some graduates run their own business.
After graduation
An ICT engineering graduate has wide and practically oriented fundamental knowledge and skills. After graduation, you are able to follow and contribute to the development of your field. Your studies will strengthen your capabilities to promote life-long learning, your language and communication skills, and prepare you for working in international environment.
Typical positions of an ICT engineering graduates include for example:
Software developer
DevOps engineer
Cyber security specialist
Applications developer
Network administrator
UX Designer
Game developer
Hardware engineer
Applications and eligibility
Joint application
Joint application means that you can apply to up to six study programmes with one application form. These six options may include degree programmes from one or several different higher education institutions in Finland.
Checklist before you apply
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Check the admission criteria: please take a close look the general information on eligibility, application procedure and student selection methods.
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Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: the higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.
Please note also: The Ministry of education and culture is preparing changes in legislation considering application fees for applicants to degree programmes in higher education. Read more about the preparations to introduce application fees.
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Look at the schedules: make sure to apply and upload attachments on time.
Instructions for joint application: admission criteria and schedules
Open UAS Path studies
In path studies, you complete the first-year studies of this Bachelor’s degree with an Open UAS study right. After successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to become a degree student through separate applications.
More information about path studies, student selection and study fee
Apply to the degree programme
You can apply to this degree programme in Joint application or start your studies by applying to Open UAS’ Path studies.
Application periods:
The deadline for application is at 3 pm (Finnish time) on the last day of the application period.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Applications are submitted through the online application portal studyinfo.fi.
Joint application
Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
You can find the number of study places offered in joint application to this degree programme, and path studies in the programme, on Studyinfo.fi on the degree programme’s page. The number of study places varies from year to year.
In joint application the quota for first-time applicants in this degree programme is 90%, which means that the majority of study places are reserved for applicants applying for their first higher education degree.
In path studies there is no quota for first-time applicants. Path studies might be a good fit for you especially if you have already accepted a study place at a higher education institution.
How does studying in path studies differ from
degree studies?
In the joint application process, applicants apply to study for a degree. In path studies, studies begin as an Open UAS student.
Open UAS path studies are an alternative route to a degree. In path studies, you can get started with studies included in the degree. Path studies consist of the first-year studies (60 ECTS) of a Bachelor’s degree, which you complete alongside degree students. The actual studies or the contents of the studies do not differ from 1st year degree studies.
You cannot complete a degree as a path student. Based on the credits you attain and your success in path studies, you can apply for a degree study right via Open UAS separate application and continue your studies seamlessly until graduation.
Path studies are subject to an Open UAS study fee. There is also a difference in the benefits of a path student compared to degree students.
Apart from online study programmes, path studies require attendance in Turku, Finland.
Please note that as path studies do not lead to a degree, Finnish immigration services are not likely to grant a residence permit for path studies.
Co-operation with educational agents
Turku UAS co-operates with education agencies specialized in international student recruitment.
Separate applications
You can apply to Turku UAS also through separate applications. Application periods and student selection methods are different from joint application procedure.
Tuition fee
Tuition fees are charged from students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries and are accepted to English conducted Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes. Read more about the tuition fee.
When are studies starting?
If you apply in the spring application periods (first and second joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in August /September.
If you apply in the autumn application periods (autumn joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in January.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Students guide.
Why to choose this degree programme?
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