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Åbo Akademi University Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology

Åbo Akademi University

Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology

2 Years

English

Full time

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Aug 2025

EUR 12,000 / per year **

On-Campus

* the application period begins from 8 Jan 2025

** for non EU EEA students

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    About: The Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology offers in-depth knowledge and skills in IT systems, software development, and network management. It focuses on practical applications and includes hands-on projects to ensure real-world readiness. Students engage with current technologies and industry practices throughout the two-year course duration.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles such as IT Manager, Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Network Architect, or Cybersecurity Consultant, reflecting the high demand for skilled professionals in the technology sector.

Introduction

Developed with industry standards in mind, this two-year programme aims to equip students with a solid understanding of computation, communication and information processing in the context of our fast-changing society. Students who complete this programme will find themselves open to several exciting opportunities within industries such as software, biotechnology, data analysis and many more.

Structured to accommodate the broad range of skills required to succeed in the IT industry, students of this programme will also be given the choice to specialize in one of two given areas:

Computer Science: with a special emphasis on computational modelling, computational data analytics, and formal methods for safety-critical distributed systems. Computer Science is offered in Turku.

Computer Engineering: with a special emphasis on engineering software-intensive systems, with a focus on cloud computing, the industrial internet, safety-critical and autonomous systems. Computer Engineering is offered in Turku and Vaasa.

Depending on their chosen area of specialization, students will graduate with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science or a Master of Science (Technology) degree in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Software Engineering. Several mobility programs also offer students of information technology an opportunity to study abroad and develop international contacts. The completion of a master’s thesis will also provide students with the opportunity to develop a capacity for independent learning and research, whilst liaising with industry professionals at the same time.

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