Information and Communications Technology, Data Engineering and AI
Study a Bachelor’s Degree in Finland! Learn to build AI systems, train machine learning models and become an expert in Data. The studies are practically oriented and you’ll get to participate in hands-on projects from the beginning.
Degree title
Bachelor of Engineering
Scope and duration
Tuition fees
12 000 € for non EU / EEA citizens
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Become a data expert
In the Data Engineering and AI degree programme, you learn to build AI systems, train machine learning models, and design cloud data pipelines. You will move from being a technology user to becoming a data expert. The goal is to ensure you understand the entire data pipeline: how data is collected, processed, and stored (data engineering), how it is analyzed, and how it is leveraged in intelligent applications and decision-making.
The School of Data Engineering and AI (DAIT) of Turku UAS is a community of over 500 students, teachers, and experts. You will not just study theory but actively apply what you learn by solving real-world problems. Our students gain hands-on experience in the international INSIGHT Lab learning environment. Our researchers have made significant strides in several areas of research, including distributed AI in the hospital environments (Federated Learning).
Study contents
The programme proceeds in two phases. First, you build a solid foundation through basic studies. Then you develop your expertise through professional studies. Throughout your studies – and especially in projects and your thesis – you bring these elements together in practice. When you graduate, you will have strong technical skills and a professional identity that reflects your strengths and future career direction.
The extent of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credits and the planned duration of the studies is four years. The curriculum consists of
- Basic and professional studies (180 ECTS)
- Optional studies (15 ECTS)
- Practical training (30 ECTS)
- Bachelor’s thesis project (15 ECTS).
You can choose to specialize in one area or develop a well-rounded skill set across all topics.
- Data Engineering: You will learn to understand the entire data pipeline: how massive volumes of data are collected and refined into human-centered AI solutions. Your expertise enables high-quality AI solutions and data-driven decision-making for the future. You will become a developer of modern cloud data pipelines.
- AI Development: You are drawn to problem-solving and want to explore the “brain” behind AI. You will dive deep into solutions leveraging machine learning and neural networks, focusing on methods for building self-learning systems. You will become a developer of advanced AI.
- Health Tech: You want to create innovations that are genuinely useful to users and meet real market needs and requirements. You will explore areas such as the safety and usability of medical solutions. Your expertise will be in high demand, especially in digital healthcare and the wellness sector. You will become a software developer specializing in health technology.
Basic studies contain the fundamentals of science and ICT, language and communication courses, and coaching in study skills. The basic studies take place during the first and the second study year, and they guide you into the topics of your future professional field. The goal is to build solid fundamental knowledge and skills required in the professional studies.
Professional studies start in the second year and continue to the second last semester.
In your optional studies you can include studies from your own or other degree programs, or from other universities.
The aim of the practical training is to get acquainted with your future professional tasks and to learn how to apply your knowledge and skills to practice. The 30 credits correspond to about 21 calendar weeks of training. The training is supported by a teacher and an on-site supervisor.
In your bachelor’s thesis, you develop and demonstrate your ability to apply your skills in a practical expert assignment related to professional studies.
After graduation
Employers today are looking for professionals who understand the “big picture” – people who can combine technical skills with problem-solving, collaboration and understanding of real-world contexts. Upon graduation, you will be a highly skilled expert in devices and networks, developing and securing intelligent systems.
Typical positions of graduates include for example:
Data Engineer
AI Developer
Data Analyst
Software Engineer
Data Scientist
Checklist for applicants
Applying in Joint Application
Joint application means that you can apply to up to six study programmes with one application form. These six options may include degree programmes from one or several different higher education institutions in Finland.
Checklist before you apply
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Check the admission criteria: please take a close look the general information on eligibility, application procedure and student selection methods.
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Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: the higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.
Please note also: The Ministry of education and culture is preparing changes in legislation considering application fees for applicants to degree programmes in higher education. Read more about the preparations to introduce application fees.
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Look at the schedules: make sure to apply and upload attachments on time.
Instructions for joint application: admission criteria and schedules
Apply to the degree programme
You can apply to this degree programme in Joint application.
Application periods:
The deadline for application is at 3 pm (Finnish time) on the last day of the application period.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Applications are submitted through the online application portal studyinfo.fi.
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
You can find the number of study places offered in joint application to this degree programme, and path studies in the programme, on Studyinfo.fi on the degree programme’s page. The number of study places varies from year to year.
In joint application the quota for first-time applicants in this degree programme is 90%, which means that the majority of study places are reserved for applicants applying for their first higher education degree.
In path studies there is no quota for first-time applicants. Path studies might be a good fit for you especially if you have already accepted a study place at a higher education institution.
How does studying in path studies differ from
degree studies?
In the joint application process, applicants apply to study for a degree. In path studies, studies begin as an Open UAS student.
Open UAS path studies are an alternative route to a degree. In path studies, you can get started with studies included in the degree. Path studies consist of the first-year studies (60 ECTS) of a Bachelor’s degree, which you complete alongside degree students. The actual studies or the contents of the studies do not differ from 1st year degree studies.
You cannot complete a degree as a path student. Based on the credits you attain and your success in path studies, you can apply for a degree study right via Open UAS separate application and continue your studies seamlessly until graduation.
Path studies are subject to an Open UAS study fee. There is also a difference in the benefits of a path student compared to degree students.
Apart from online study programmes, path studies require attendance in Turku, Finland.
Please note that as path studies do not lead to a degree, Finnish immigration services are not likely to grant a residence permit for path studies.
Co-operation with educational agents
Turku UAS co-operates with education agencies specialized in international student recruitment.
Separate applications
You can apply to Turku UAS also through separate applications. Application periods and student selection methods are different from joint application procedure.
Tuition fee
Tuition fees are charged from students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries and are accepted to English conducted Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes. Read more about the tuition fee.
When are studies starting?
If you apply in the spring application periods (first and second joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in August /September.
If you apply in the autumn application periods (autumn joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in January.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Students guide.
Why to choose this degree programme?
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