Overview

The Information Technology - Software Development in the Age of AI programme at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences emphasizes applying the learned theories into practice, providing a strong foundation in project work, business, languages, and communication, as well as general skills in different areas of software development through basic studies. At the start of the degree, you will focus on gaining a solid understanding of the ICT industry and its basic concepts, after which you will apply the acquired theory into practice.

You will learn the essential skills of software engineering, building a strong foundation in core concepts such as object-oriented design, algorithms, data structures, and software architecture. Furthermore, you will delve into data analytics, machine learning, and AI, learning how to design, develop, and deploy intelligent software systems. Hands-on projects, practical training, and thesis work are excellent ways of learning, interacting, and building networks with the working life.

Code the future of AI

You will emerge as a proficient software engineer with a specialized focus on AI technologies. You will be capable of building innovative, intelligent software systems that are responsive to the needs of a tech-driven world. You will be able to work in public and private sectors in various software engineering tasks, such as software designers, and developers, or to start up your own business. There are also emerging opportunities: the integration of AI across industries is creating new and evolving roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering

Object-Oriented Design

Algorithms

Data Structures

Software Architecture

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Joint application period: 7-21 January

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

Blended

Campus Location

Kajaani, Finland

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 5 other Bachelors in Artificial Intelligence 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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55

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Eligible applicants for degree studies at universities of applied sciences have completed at least one of following:
the studies required for graduating from the Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Examination
an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree and/or graduated from IB high school (IB Diploma Results/IB Certificate)
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
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 corresponding previous qualification
a foreign qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in that country
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

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Tuition Fees

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10000 EUR / year

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Free

Living costs

Kajaani

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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