Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, path studies
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Description
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deals with technologies, methods, and tools such as software applications and engineering, data networks and cybersecurity, games and embedded IoT devices and systems. This programme offers you versatile opportunities as a future ICT professional.
Path studies consist of the first year of studies of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed alongside degree students. Completing studies through
...Study programmes available for application
Separate application ( 1 )
Application begins:
Jul. 22, 2025 at 09:00 AM UTC+3
Application ends:
Aug. 5, 2025 at 03:00 PM UTC+3
Studies begin:
Autumn 2025
Prior education:
No required prior studies
Places of study:
10
Additional information
Target group
Open UAS path studies are open to all – no previous degree is required!
If you are applying to path studies in a Finnish programme, please see our Finnish website for language skill requirements: Hakukelpoisuuteen vaadittava kielitaito.
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.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the 1st year of studies in a program in Open UAS path studies, you can apply for a degree study right through Open UAS separate application.
Structure of studies
Studying with us, you will participate in a lot of teamwork, laboratory work, and project work. We value problem-based learning and incorporate our students in hands-on projects from the beginning. Your learning process is supported by lectures, laboratory exercises, virtual courses, seminar presentations, and individual tutoring. Succeeding in your studies requires independent studying and taking ownership of your own studies.
The studies typically contain several real-life research and development projects that are implemented together with local companies. The students can also participate in specific courses provided by the other higher education institutes in Turku. Many students start their own businesses during their studies or select the entrepreneur's path later.
If you become a degree student after your first year of studies, you will continue in one of the following competence tracks:
- Data Networks and Cybersecurity
- Embedded Software and IoT
- Game and Interactive Technologies
- Software Engineer and Project Management
- Health Technology
- Data Engineering and AI
Material costs relating to studies
For the basic studies of the ICT programme, you will need a high-quality laptop (level 2 in Turku UAS specifications). We prefer Windows and Linux laptops; Macs and Chromebooks are not supported by our IT-services. You must have admin rights to your laptop. You may have to acquire a course book for some courses.
Turku UAS will offer the most important basic software at your disposal for the duration of your studies free of charge, for example the Microsoft Office apps. In some degree programmes you may have to purchase some additional software at your own expense. In most of these cases, too, you’ll get a student discount on the purchase price of the software. You will be notified of the need to purchase possible additional software at the beginning of the studies.
Career opportunities
You will get a great opportunity to build your career in any industry. Some examples of work titles of an ICT specialist are: Software and Applications Programmer, ICT Manager, Graphic and Web Designer and Illustrator, ICT Support Engineer, DB and Systems Administrator, ICT Security Specialist, ICT Business and Systems Analyst, Computer Network Professional, ICT Support and Test Engineer, ICT Sales Professional, Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer.
Contact persons
Questions related to the studies
Study Guidance Councellor Ulla Niittyinperä
ulla.niittyinpera@turkuamk.fi
+358 50 598 5792
Questions related to the application process and study fee
Open UAS
avoinamk@turkuamk.fi
Information about the educational institution
Turku UAS - an inspiring community of 13 000 experts
Turku University of Applied Sciences is a community of 13 000 experts and one of the biggest Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland. We create solutions for a better tomorrow with you – both regionally and globally. Our graduates are practice-oriented professionals with top competencies.
Studies at Turku UAS are working life oriented, combining theoretical studies with professional skills. We also provide high quality and flexible training and consulting services for both individuals and organizations in the public and private sector. You can also update your knowledge and skills at Turku UAS Open University of Applied Sciences.
Bachelor and Master studies
We offer degree programmes in four fields of study: Business and Administration; Culture, Health Care and Social Services; and Technology. Altogether we offer education in over 90 degree programmes, both Bachelor and Master studies. Most of our programmes are conducted only in Finnish.
In our degree programmes conducted in English you can study bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Social Services full-time at campus or fully online. Turku UAS’ Master School offers Master studies in Business, Culture and Arts and Engineering that can be completed while working full-time from anywhere in Finland or abroad.
You can apply to our degree programmes in joint application. Some of the programmes also offer application through open UAS.
Study in Turku or Salo
Turku, located in the region of Southwest Finland, is one of Finland's biggest cities with around 184 000 residents. Turku is also the oldest city of Finland and was founded in 1229. Turku has a compact size, perfect for exploring the exciting mixture of old and new. Reasonable living costs with many housing options, active student community, vivid cultural life and a variety of outdoor recreation possibilities guarantee that Turku offers the best quality of life and is a lucrative location also for skilled professionals.
A great portion of Turku residents are students: every fourth person is either student or professional in higher education institute. Turku is a city of students with two universities and four universities of applied sciences. All campuses are located near city center. As a popular student city you get to meet people from different cultures all over the world.
Salo is an idyllic small city with a vibrant business sector and long tradition of entrepreneurship. Salo is located between Turku and Finland’s capital Helsinki with a 30 min drive from Turku and around 1 hour from Helsinki. Turku UAS students study at Salo IoT Campus that is a community of companies, scientists and educational institutions.
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Turku University of Applied Sciences, Open University of Applied Sciences
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Turku UAS Open UAS Joukahaisenkatu 3 20520 Turku FINLAND
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