The University of Oulu runs EUR-ACE accredited Wireless Communications Engineering master’s programme in tight collaboration with the 6G Flagship – the research and innovation programme for 6G and beyond.
Regular WCE programme
40 years of groundbreaking research and cooperation with international telecommunication companies, like Nokia, Mediatek, etc. and Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) has been the foundation for the programme development in wireless communications engineering. This programme offers you relevant skills and core knowledge of the latest methods, tools and technologies related to the design on wireless communications networks systems. WCE studies are organized by CWC's Radio Technologies and Networks & Systems research units. CWC offers a multitude of different research opportunities for talented graduate and doctoral students, as well as for postdocs.
Courses cover the subjects on advanced wireless communications systems, communications networks, stochastic signal processing methods, radio channel modelling, radio and antenna engineering, communication, information and coding theories, advanced mathematics in optimization and numerical matrix analysis, as well as several electronics design, digital signal & video processing, computer engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and Finnish language courses depending on student’s selection.
As a graduate of the programme, you will get foundational background in a growing, dynamic field of wireless communications including networking, system level design, algorithms, and radio engineering technologies up to 1 THz and beyond. The skills gained in the programme offer a solid academic training that answers to the demands of wireless communications industry. After graduating you can apply study rights for doctoral training in University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
WCE Double Degree (DD-WCE) programme
The DD-WCE programme is a two-year full-time programme focusing on 6G and beyond. The comprehensive Study Programme beyond BSc provides students with knowledge and skills in fundamentals and applications of wireless networks and standardization activities. The solid foundations provided are further strengthened with students' exposure to the Finnish industry environment and ongoing joint research with world’s top research groups.
The DD-WCE programme is conducted in cooperation with the University of Oulu (UOulu), Finland and University of Peradeniya (UoP), Sri Lanka.
A person who has completed a master's degree in engineering is able to
After completing the degree, the student will also achieve the common generic skills of the University of Oulu, which are described on the Common generic skills and learning outcomes of the degrees page.
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The degree studies of 120 ECTS comprise of mandatory study option studies with advanced practical training, advanced studies and elective (optional) studies (90 ECTS), maturity test, an MSc thesis seminar and the MSc thesis (30 ECTS). Mandatory studies contain advanced practical training and one 5 ECTS course of Finnish language studies.
The students form the elective module (optional studies) by themselves, and it can include core courses from another study option forming a module of minor studies. Apart from engineering studies, this individual, self-planned module may contain science and commercial studies to complement the degree. University courses above basic level studies are acceptable.
As mentioned, students have mandatory 5 ECTS of mandatory Finnish studies. Elective module can include additional 5-10 ECTS Finnish language studies which are limited the following way:
The degree must have at least 110 ECTS of studies other than language and communication studies. This limitation allows for extra 5 ECTS Finnish studies in elective module. However, is possible to have 10 ECTS extra Finnish studies in your degree, but with the above condition, it requires 125 ECTS of studies in total.
Students must draft an electronic personal study plan (PSP) in the beginning of their studies and the degree programme will approve it.
WCE Double Degree (DD-WCE) programme:
DD-WCE studies of 120 ECTS comprise of mandatory study option studies, advanced studies and elective (optional) studies, an MSc thesis seminar and the MSc thesis (30 ECTS).
Students whose Home University is University of Peradeniya will complete 30 UoP (~60 ECTS) at their Home University and 60 ECTS at the host university according to agreed curriculum.
Students whose Home University is Asia Institute of Technology will complete 25 AIT credits (~60 ECTS) at their Home University and 60 ECTS at the Host University according to agreed curriculum.
Students have mandatory 5 ECTS of mandatory Finnish studies. Elective module can include additional 5-10 ECTS Finnish language studies which are limited the following way:
The degree must have at least 110 ECTS of studies other than language and communication studies. This limitation allows for extra 5 ECTS Finnish studies in elective module. However, is possible to have 10 ECTS extra Finnish studies in your degree, but with the above condition, it requires 125 ECTS of studies in total.
Students must draft an electronic personal study plan (PSP) in the beginning of their studies and the degree programme will approve it.
Regular WCE programme
During the first year, the student specializes in his/her studies either into Radio access technologies and networking or RF engineering.
Radio Access and Networks - Studies in Radio Access and Networks concentrate on designing and applying radio access technologies both at physical layer and at network layer for 6G, IoT application domains, dual‑use / defence applications, and future mobile system generations.
RF Engineering - Studies in RF Engineering focus on essential radio system components and provide knowledge on the design of integrated RF and DSP circuits for mobile handsets, base stations, 6G devices, IoT application domains, and smart and energy efficient sensors.
Regular WCE studies consist of lectured courses, exercises and project assignments and master’s Thesis. Study areas of the programme include mathematics, advanced wireless communications systems, communications networks, stochastic signal processing methods, radio channel modelling, radio and antenna engineering, information theory, coding methods and Finnish language. Elective courses can be chosen from a wide selection including, e.g. electronics design, digital signal & video processing, computer engineering and Finnish language courses depending on the student’s preferences.
WCE Double Degree (DD-WCE) programme
DD-WCE studies consist of lectured courses, exercises and project assignments and master’s Thesis. Study areas of the programme include mathematics, advanced wireless communications systems, communications networks, stochastic signal processing methods, radio channel modelling, radio and antenna engineering, information theory, coding methods and Finnish language. Elective courses can be chosen from a wide selection including, e.g. electronics design, digital signal & video processing, computer engineering and Finnish language courses depending on the student’s preferences.
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M.Sc. graduate from the WCE programme is typically aiming towards work opportunities in telecommunication and electronics industry, network operators, research laboratories, universities, or state officials. Oulu region has many significant ICT companies, whose networks cover the whole world.
Job descriptions are typically dealing with research, product development, system design, industrial production, maintenance, or demanding expert and management positions in various branches of modern society. They also act as sales representatives of company products. After gaining work experience graduates typically, work as project & research managers in corporate management, even as CEOs. Entrepreneurship is a viable career option as well.
The work is often international. Degree students will socialize with their fellow students coming from different countries and cultures of the globe, which is a benefit and key actor from the standpoint of their future careers.
Graduate profiles:
The University of Oulu Study Guide for the next academic year will be published in February. Once the Study Guide has been published, you can find the latest degree structure of the programme, including the courses required for the degree, as follows: Go to the Study Guide. Select the upcoming academic year from the academic year menu. Then select the desired level of education (for example, bachelor's programmes, master's programmes, or doctoral programmes), after which you can choose the faculty and programme you are interested in.
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To be awarded a master´s degree, a student must complete the required studies and master´s thesis. The master's thesis is an important element of the degree, preparing the student for independent engineering work. It is typically a solution to a relatively extensive technical assignment. Although the assignment often integrates further study, the idea is to encourage the student to solve it mainly using the skills acquired during master's studies. The work also further trains the student in technical documentation.
Related to the master's thesis, the student writes a maturity essay demonstrating language proficiency in English with satisfactory level .Also, the student must present his/her thesis in an obligatory seminar.
WCE Double Degree (DD-WCE) programme:
The master’s thesis is written in English under the co-supervision of at least one supervisor from both Partner Institutions and both Institutions must accept it.
Related to the master's thesis, the student writes a maturity essay demonstrating language proficiency in English with satisfactory level. Also, the student must present his/her thesis in an obligatory seminar.
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Regular WCE programme:
Training is recommended to do in industry’s research, development and operational laboratories. The technical aim for the practical training is to give oversight of the industry, where trainee will work after graduation, and to support and promote theoretical studies. Practical training should also introduce trainee to work life social situations and occupational safety, and to give sufficient image of various technical aspects of the work tasks. Student should vigilantly follow everything concerning industrial actions and work life in the practical training, and to develop students own professionalism. During training student can make contacts with the industry representatives which are significant for the thesis work and the whole work career.
WCE Double Degree (DD-WCE) programme:
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Research focus is mainly related to Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC). The scope of CWC spans across a comprehensive range of wireless communications topics including communication networks, antenna design and radio frequency engineering. The research builds on radio channel competence, expanding through communications signal processing and radio access technologies, finally addressing the wireless internetworking domain. CWC also applies this basic knowledge to the application of wireless technology in several fields, including medical ICT as well as energy and environment.
Master of Science (Technology) degree in Wireless Communications Engineering qualifies for scientific post-graduate studies. Students obtaining very good grades in WCE programme are qualified for studies of Doctor of Science (Tech.) degree in University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS). An application and an accepted research and study plan is required to get selected into UniOGS as a doctoral student. More information: University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
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