Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The application period is open January 7th 8:00 am to January 21st 3:00 pm (Helsinki time) 2026.
** for non EU EEA students
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Key Summary
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.
Main subject studies in Computer Engineering
Main subject module: Software Construction
- Software Construction
Main subject module: Project and Practice
- Project Course
Thematic module in Information Technology
Thematic module: Computational Data Analytics
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
Thematic Module: Scalable Software Systems
- Cloud Computing
Thematic module: Industrial Internet
- System Architecture of IoT
- Analytics for Industrial Internet
Thematic module: Safety-critical and Autonomous Systems
- System Safety
Thematic module: Industrial Management
Thematic module: Information Systems
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Development of Digital Services
- Programming for Analytics
- Business Analytics I
- Business Analytics II
- Data Management
- Innovations in Information Systems
- Business Intelligence
Thematic module: Algorithms
- Algorithm Design (UTU)
- Advanced Algorithm Design (UTU)
- Algorithmic Foundations of Robotic and AI Systems (UTU)
- Programming Languages and Compilers (UTU)
Thematic module: Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Algorithmic Foundations of Robotic and AI Systems (UTU)
- Perception and Navigation in Mobile Robotics (UTU)
Thematic Module: Health Technology
- Acquisition and Analysis of Biosignals (UTU)
- Machine Learning Health Technology Project (UTU)
- Programming for Health Wearables (UTU)
- Analytics for Health Wearables (UTU)
Thematic module: Game development
- Introduction to Game Development Tools (UTU)
- Project course on Game Development (UTU)
Thematic module: Interaction Development (UTU)
- Principles of Interaction Design (UTU)
- Usability, User Experience and Analytics (UTU)
- Mixed Reality and Metaverse (UTU)
- Digital Art and Interactive Experiences (UTU)
Scientific specialization
- Research Methods in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master's Thesis Seminar in Information Technologies
- Master's thesis in Computer Engineering
As one of Åbo Akademi’s most diverse programmes, past students of this programme are currently employed in a vast array of different disciplines. Just some of the roles achieved by our students include CTO (Chief Technology Officer), Senior R&D Engineer, Lead Developer, Security Expert and System Designer. As well as other key areas including project management and advisory roles, many of our students have also used the programme as a springboard for further study and research in their chosen field.
Tuition fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) applicants applying to our master's degree programmes can apply for the Finland scholarship (in connection with applying for studies at Åbo Akademi University).
Finland scholarship/100% Tuition Fee Scholarship (waiver), awarded for 2 years (second year conditional)
- Number of scholarships to be granted: 1/programme
Finland Scholarships awarded by Åbo Akademi University are part of the national Finland Scholarship programme. This scholarship will be awarded to the most merited applicant in each programme.
The Finland scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fee for two years, the second year is conditional and requires that the student has earned at least 55 ECTS during the first year of studies.
In addition, the applicant is awarded a one-time 5000€ relocation grant, which will be paid to the student, to a Finnish bank account, once they have arrived in Turku/Vaasa and enrolled as present for the academic year.
To be considered for the Finland scholarship you must apply for it as part of your application for admission during the application period. Applicants will find, in the application form, a set of questions evaluating motivation and communicative skills, academic goals and general interest in the field. The applicant’s answers will be assessed by the programme and the scholarship committee. The committee decides which applicants will be awarded a Finland scholarship. The decision on the granted scholarship will be included in the admission letter.
Please note that if you are exempted from paying tuition fees, you will no longer be eligible for Finland scholarships.
80% Tuition Fee Scholarship (waiver), awarded for the whole length of the study right
- This scholarship is granted to all admitted applicants liable to pay tuition fees, who have not received a 100% Tuition Fee Scholarship.