Overview

In the Information Technology degree delivered by the Arcada University of Applied Sciences you will learn software development with an emphasis on intelligent robotics. By the time you graduate, you will have a solid understanding of the interaction between programming and artificial intelligence. You will know how to design and develop web apps, build different kinds of cloud-based services, and much more. The studies focus on artificial intelligence, the development and application of data analysis, information visualization, and prognosis.

What you will learn

The structuring, processing, visualizing, and analysis of Big Data

Software development with an emphasis on artificial intelligence

The planning and development of software for web-, mobile-, and cloud-based services

Graphic web design and user interfaces

Examples of future positions

Programmer

Software Engineer

Fullstack-developer

Web developer

Project leader

Analyst

This programme gives you the tools to work in a rapidly expanding field with great opportunities for advancement in major international corporations. As an IT-engineer, you will work with executives, consultants, and consumers, playing an important role in driving technological innovation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Communication
Full Stack Development

Programming & Applied Natural Sciences

Service Oriented Architectures and Development Practices

Intelligent Robotics
Data processing and Analytics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-19 00:00:00

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Separate application: 30 Oct-19 Apr (the application may close earlier in case all study places have been filled)

Joint application: 7–21 Jan

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

67

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 23 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Finland

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-B
Minimum score of 50%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

67

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Joint application: Applicants must hold one of the following:

Finnish Matriculation Examination,
Finnish vocational upper-secondary qualification (completed after 1 Aug 2015),
International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate diploma, or
Reifeprüfung/Deutsches Internationales Abitur completed in Finland.

Selection is certificate-based and requires at least 60 points. Finnish vocational applicants must also meet the minimum maths grade: 3 (scale 1–3) or 4 (scale 1–5).

Separate application: It is aimed at you who wish to apply through:

an ACT test, or
an OMPT test, or
an SAT test, or
a certificate/diploma of completed upper secondary education from one of the following countries: Estonia, Germany, India, Latvia, Morocco, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, Türkiye or Vietnam. Applicants completing the degree in summer of 2027 or earlier are eligible to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9800 EUR / year

≈ 9800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 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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What you will learn

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Helsinki

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