Overview

The Information Technology degree at Centria University of Applied Sciences equips you with essential skills in software engineering and communications, starting from the basics—no prior IT experience required. You’ll gain expertise in programming, software design, project management, and key industry tools like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Microsoft Visual Studio, Jira, and Git. With a practical focus and access to real-world projects, this program prepares you for diverse IT roles, from software developer to engineer, in a growing and dynamic field.

Careers

Software designer

Software engineer

R&D Engineer

IT Manager

Security expert

Network Systems Administrator

Network specialist or

CEO of your own start-up company.

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Programme Structure

Content of studies Studying at Centria UAS is very practical, and you will have many opportunities to work on real-life projects together with working-life partners. The programme has strong cooperation with companies, and the studies include company visits as well as guest lectures by industry professionals. Practical training and student projects are an essential part of the studies, allowing you to apply your skills in real work environments.

Begin your journey in engineering and IT (140 ECTS)

foundations of computing
fundamentals of programming
software development
cybersecurity
mathematics and natural sciences
language and communication skills
ICT business skills

Choose your specialisation and develop your skills in practice (100 ECTS)

Sustainable Software Engineering
Smart Devices and Solutions

complementary professional courses
optional studies
Capstone project

Practical training 30 ECTS Bachelor’s Thesis 15 ECTS

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

More details

Apply through the rolling application (December 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026) for an Autumn 2026 start.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Kokkola, Finland
Jakobstad, Finland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 7 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

the studies required for graduating from the Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Ex-amination;

an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree;

a European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma;

a Reifeprüfung (RP) or Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) degree;

a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification covering 120 credits or 180 competence points or a corresponding earlier Finnish vocational degree covering at least 80 credits;

a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma;

a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification or a further or specialist vocational qualification as a competence-based qualification, or a comparable previous qualification;

a foreign qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the country in question;

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9500 EUR / year

≈ 9500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Karleby

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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