Program Overview
The Color in Informatics and Media Technology (CIMET) at University of Eastern Finland is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Color in Informatics and Media Technology (CIMET) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Joensuu, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Color in Informatics and Media Technology (CIMET) programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Photonics and Optics
- Radiometry, Colorimeytry and Color Science
- Digital Image Fundamentals
- Data Analysis and Statistics
- Algorithm design and analysis
- Introduction to Mathlab (pre-requisite)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Administrative process
- Compliance with the application process calendar and deadlines;
- Authenticity, completeness, certification (scan of original document or certified translation), translation (English version only) of application files.
Academic prerequisites
- Applicants must hold a bachelor of science (or any nationally recognized first cycle degree equivalent to 180 ECTS), preferably in the fields of mathematics, technology, engineering, computer science or physics. (While this condition must necessarily be fulfilled at the time of enrollment, the consortium accepts applications from students in the last year of their higher education degree);
- Applicants must possess a solid academic background in the general fields of physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Language requirements
- The tuition language is English. Students are notably expected to produce a Master Thesis in English. A strong command of written and oral English is therefore requested. Applicants will have to demonstrate during application an English language proficiency equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- Level of English will be assessed on the basis of test scores provided by the applicant, the cover letter and the interview.
Adequate financial resources
- Applicants should be fully aware of the financial costs of the programme and cost of living in hosting countries. While our scholarship policy will allow most of the students to finance the entire studies period, self-funded students who were not awarded a scholarship grant will be required to submit a Guarantee of full financial support (annexed to the Learning Agreement and prior to enrollment).
- This is to ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover the entire period of studies. You\xc2\x92ll need to document your source/s of income to apply for a student visa. Please refer to budget simulation to assess your financial ability.
Erasmus+ Joint Master Degree scholarship holders are exempted of this requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Eastern Finland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Eastern Finland
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland
The University of Eastern Finland is a university in Finland, which was founded in 2010 and has campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months