Overview

As artificial intelligence transforms the field and automates routine tasks, the industry needs professionals who can think critically, understand the big picture, and build high-quality digital systems. In the Software Engineering programme, you develop the skills to design, implement, test, and evolve reliable software solutions – and to become a creator of next-generation technology. 

The School of Software and Interactive Technologies (SAIT) is a community of over 500 students, teachers, and experts. You will not just study theory but actively apply what you learn by solving real-world problems. Information and Communications Technology - Software Engineering is offered at Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS)

Career:

Employers today are looking for professionals who understand the “big picture” – people who can combine technical skills with problem-solving, collaboration and understanding of real-world contexts. Upon graduation, you will be a highly skilled professional ready to build reliable and intelligent services for the AI era. Typical positions of graduates include Game Developer, Interactive Systems Developer, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Software Architect, Software Developer, Technical Artist and UI/UX Designer.

Programme Structure

The extent of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credits and the planned duration of the studies is four years. The curriculum consists of

Basic and professional studies

Optional studies

Practical training

Bachelor’s thesis project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 8 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in Finland

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-B
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-C
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-D
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-E
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-F
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-G
Minimum score of 55%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply to a Bachelor’s degree programme if you have completed at least one of the following:

the studies required for graduating from a Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Examination;
an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree and/or graduated from IB high school with IB exam 6 results in different subjects (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 covering at least 80 credits;
a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma;

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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

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 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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