Overview

The education will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this fast-paced and constantly evolving field. You will learn to program in different languages and gain knowledge about the latest technologies, including sensors, microcomputers and wireless communication protocols, and learn how you can use those to develop innovative IoT solutions.

Part of the programme consists of projects where you work with your fellow students in small and large groups. A way of working that is similar to what you will encounter in real work environments where you learn to collaborate and communicate effectively with others, dealing with challenges and take responsibility for driving the project forward. These are valuable skills that you will benefit from no matter what career path you choose after graduation.

The education gives you the opportunity to explore and program a variety of devices, equipped with sensors that allow them to perceive their environment, and network themselves. You will receive a comprehensive computer science education that covers everything from the basics of programming to more advanced techniques for building and managing IoT devices.

The Bachelor programme is strongly rooted in the region's tech industry. We have a close dialogue with the labor market to be able to offer an education that meets the needs of the IT industry.

During the program, you will encounter the business industry through work placement, guest lectures and projects where you collaborate with companies in the local area. This gives you the opportunity to apply your skills, gain practical experience and make valuable contacts.

After graduation, great career opportunities await you. As a graduate in computer engineering with expertise in IoT, you are sought after in the labor market and can for example work as an:

IoT developer
IoT consultant
Product manager
Technical architect
System integrator

No matter which direction you choose, you have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and be part of a fast-growing industry.

Programme Structure

Year 1Digital Circuits & Computer Engineering*, 7.5 creditsFundamental Programming*, 7.5 creditsAlgebra & Trigonometry, 7.5 creditsProgramming in C for Embedded Systems*, 7.5 creditsCircuit Engineering, 7.5 creditsMathematical Analysis, 7.5 creditsData Communication*, 7.5 creditsEmbedded Systems*, 7.5 creditsYear 2Applied Mathematics, 7.5 creditsOperating Systems*, 7.5 creditsFrontend Development*, 7.5 creditsObject Oriented Programming in C++*, 7.5 creditsWireless Networks*, 7.5 creditsAlgorithms & Data Structures*, 7.5 creditsSignals & Sensors*, 7.5 creditsMathematical Statistics, 7.5 creditsYear 3Machine Learning*, 7.5 creditsComputer Security*, 7.5 creditsResearch Methodology for Computer Science*, 7.5 creditsArchitectures for the Internet of Things*, 7.5 creditsSystems Engineering*, 15 creditsDegree Project in Computer Science and Engineering*, 15 credits* Courses with an asterisk are included in the main field of study Computer Engineering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kristianstad, Sweden

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences View 5 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in Sweden

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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

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

General requirements for university studies in Sweden.
Specific requirements: intermediate level physics (equivalent of Swedish course Physics 2), basic level chemistry (equivalent of Swedish course Chemistry 1) or intermediate level natural sciences (equivalent of Swedish course Natural Sciences 2), advanced+ level mathematics (equivalent of Swedish course Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D)

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

135000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 405000 SEK for the full programme during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Kristianstad

6600 - 10400 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Each year Kristianstad University offers a number of scholarships to qualified students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.

For more information: https://www.hkr.se/en/study-at-hkr/non-exchange-student/scholarship/

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Scholarships Information

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