Karelia University Of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering Information and Communication Technology

Joensuu, Finland

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communication Technology gives you broad ICT expertise for work in Finland and beyond. Studies cover core computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, software robotics, big data and data analytics, the Internet of Things and Lean thinking. After year one you specialize in intelligent automation or software engineering. You’ll study in modern learning environments, network with ICT companies, take electives or industry certifications (for example AWS), and can join the Society 5.0 and Digital Transformation specialization via INVEST European University Alliance.

Career Outcomes: Graduates work in organizations and SMEs as engineers, developers and entrepreneurs.

Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provides you with a wide know-how for working on the ICT field in Finland. The studies take place in modern learning environments and are strongly linked to the real future expertise needs presented by ICT companies. In addition, all students network with experts in ICT companies during their studies.

Your studies consist of fundamental ICT know-how. After the first study year you specialize in intelligent automation or software engineering. You deepen your skills in machine learning, artificial intelligence, software robotics, big data and data analytics, the Internet of Things, and Lean thinking. You can also join to the one-year specialization programme Society 5.0 and Digital Transformation offered by INVEST European University Alliance.

You may strengthen your personal qualities and know-how by elective studies based on your personal interests. Elective studies can be any studies offered by Karelia, other European universities, or you may advance your career by completing certifications offered by international ICT companies, for example, AWS Certifications via Amazon Web Services training.

In ICT engineering studies you will grow into the role of an independent developer and problem solver. As ICT engineer you will have the competence to work on computing, more specifically, on intelligent automation and software development. In addition, you will have diverse project management skills and competence as an entrepreneur.