Overview

As Information and Communication Technology engineer you will have the competence to work on computing, more specifically, on intelligent automation and software development. In addition, you will have diverse project management skills and competence as an entrepreneur.

This degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from Karelia University of Applied Sciencesprovides you with a wide knowhow for working on the ICT field in Finland. The studies take place in modern learning environments and are strongly linked to the real future expertise needs presented by ICT companies. In addition, all students network with experts in ICT companies during their studies.

Your studies consist of fundamental ICT knowhow. After the first study year you specialize in intelligent automation or software engineering. You deepen your skills in machine learning, artificial intelligence, software robotics, big data and data analytics, the Internet of Things, and Lean thinking.

You may strengthen your personal qualities and know-how by elective studies based on your personal interests. Elective studies can be any studies offered by Karelia, other European universities, or you may advance your career by completing certifications offered by international ICT companies, for example, AWS Certifications via Amazon Web Services training.

Career opportunities

ICT engineers are employed in a wide range of jobs in a variety of industries, from large global organizations to small and medium-sized enterprises.

IT/ICT engineer
IoT engineer or developer
Software engineer or developer
Application developer
Programmer
UX designer
Ui designer
Systems architect
RPA expert
AI developer
Web programmer
Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Career Planning and Development
Working in International Teams
ICT Business
IT Infrastructure Architecture
Human Factors of Interactive Technology
Digital Technology Essentials
Object-Oriented Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joensuu, Finland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Communications Engineering

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Eligible applicants for degree studies in a university of applied sciences have completed:

the studies required for graduating from the Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Examination
an International Baccalaureate degree and/or graduated from IB high school with IB exam 6 results in different subjects
a European Baccalaureate Diploma
a Reifeprüfung or Deutsches Internationales Abitur 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
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, postgraduate licentiate and doctoral degrees.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Joensuu

Finland

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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