Bachelor’s Programme in Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence
Lappeenranta, Finland
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission starts 1 November 2025
** for non EU/EEA students
Key Summary
Real-world challenges in science and engineering require a multidisciplinary approach combining mathematical modeling, algorithms, and data. This need for a diverse skill set is particularly relevant for today's grand challenges such as climate change or artificial intelligence. Tomorrow, our world will be even more data-driven, with a constant flow of information being generated and analyzed.
Bachelor’s Programme in Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence blends studies in mathematics and computer scie nce, providing students with the essential skills to become future computational experts.
Our programme is a perfect fit for students who possess a computational mind-set, love tackling challenging problems, and can’t resist exploring innovative ideas.
The Bachelor’s Program in Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence equips you with skills to tackle real-world problems and develop effective solutions using algorithms. Additionally, you will learn to extract valuable insights and knowledge from the vast sea of data. By understanding how to collect, analyze, and interpret data, we can make informed decisions, optimize processes, and drive innovation in various sectors.
During your studies, you will build a solid foundation in mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences. You will explore fascinating areas such as statistical analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, delving into the frontiers of modern technology and expanding your knowledge in these cutting-edge fields.
Graduating from our bachelor’s program opens up exciting career opportunities in various fields. With a strong foundation in mathematics, computer science, and data analysis, you will be well-prepared to succeed in a wide range of industries.
For instance, you can pursue jobs as a data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineer, or AI specialist, where you will get to work with computational models, analyze large datasets, extract valuable insights, and create innovative solutions.
The demand for professionals with data-centric engineering skills is rapidly growing, and your skills will make you highly sought-after in fields such as engineering, finance, health care, or consulting.
These industries rely on data-driven decision-making, and your expertise in data-centric engineering will be invaluable.
The Bachelor’s Program in Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence takes three years and leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, B.Sc. (Tech.), which is 180 ECTS credits.
The program includes a general, intermediate specialization, minor, and language studies as well as a Bachelor's thesis at the end of the studies.
After completing a bachelor's degree in the computational engineering program, you can continue your studies in the Master's Programme in Data-Centric Engineering at LUT.
General Studies, 84 ECTS Credits
Includes courses on mathematics, statistics, and computer science, introduction to programming, and basic physics.
Intermediate Specialization studies, 58 ECTS Credits
Includes courses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, matrix calculus, optimization, and partial differential equations.
Minor Studies, 20 ECTS Credits
Options for minor studies include software engineering, energy systems, industrial engineering, and management.
Language Studies, 8 ECTS Credits
Finnish and English.
Bachelor's Thesis, 10 ECTS credits
Bachelor's thesis, 10 ECTS credits.
Early bird discount / First academic year
When required to pay a tuition fee, you are offered
- an Early Bird Discount of EUR 2 000 (thus the early bird fee is EUR 10,000)
for the first academic year if you confirm your place and pay the rest of the tuition fee of EUR 7,500 within 21 days from the date of having received your Certificate of Admission.
LUT Scholarships / Second and third academic years
- For the second academic year, 50% scholarships will be granted for the students successfully completing the studies on the first academic year (min.of 60 ECTS credits)
- For the second and third years, a scholarship of EUR 3,000 are available.
- For the third academic year, 50% Tuition Fee Waiver will be granted for the students successfully completing min. 120 ECTS credits in the first and second academic years.
- If the student continues their studies in a Master's programme after completing their Bachelor's studies at LUT University, the tuition fee for the first year of Master's studies is EUR 10,000.