Master in Information Technology
Joensuu, Finland
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Information Technology programme at The University of Eastern Finland combines multidisciplinary research and education to respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. It offers a high-quality, internationally accepted diploma, a modern learning environment and safe international living. Generous tuition fee waivers and living cost allowances available. The programme also offers exchange studies and internships with companies and good employment perspectives in IT, computing, software development and data analytics.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse roles across technology and research: software developer, systems analyst, data analyst, cybersecurity specialist, network engineer, IT consultant, project manager, researcher.
- High-quality education internationally accepted the diploma
- State-of-the-art learning and research environment
- Easy living in a safe but international environment
- Generous tuition fee waivers and living cost allowances available
- Possibilities for exchange studies and internships at companies
- Good employment perspectives
Studies
IMPIT curriculum allows students to graduate in two years. Students have to collect about 60 credits from direct teaching at the School of Computing during their first IMPIT year.
The second year of the program is dedicated mostly to the Master's project (10-20 ECTS) and thesis (30 ECTS). Students can also take some exchange studies and find trainee positions in IT companies or departments' research groups.
Research Areas
Our graduates have also excellent opportunities to continue postgraduate studies in one of our research groups.
Intelligent media computing
- Computational Intelligence
- Computational Spectral Imaging
- Machine Learning
Technologies for learning and development
- Educational Technology
- Interactive Technologies
IMPIT Missions
- Provide high-quality education in an international environment
- Provide more IT experts to Finnish companies
- Establish and upkeep international network with educational, research, and business partners through smooth knowledge and know-how transfer.
