Program Overview
The Computer Science at Lappeenranta University of Technology is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 Computer Science 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 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Lappeenranta, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Core studies\\xa0include studies on research methods, software engineering, object-oriented programming techniques, and language studies.\', \'Specialisation studies\\xa0 include studies on software engineering models, methods and services. Specialisation studies include also a broad range of elective studies in software research, business, technology and sustainability.\', \'Minor studies\\xa0can be selected from other minors available, recommended entrepreneurship and international business and management minors.\', \'Elective studies\\xa0 can be selected from any disciplines at LUT.\', "The Master\'s thesis and seminar, 30 ECTS credits, is a part of specialisation studies. It is an advanced research project, which requires approximately six months of full-time work. The Master\'s thesis is completed during the fourth semester of the degree programme."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
\xc2\xa0Educational Documents
- A copy for Degree Certificate; Bachelor\'s or Master\'s depending on the degree that you are applying with + a translation in English,\xc2\xa0Finnish or Swedish
- A\xc2\xa0copy for Transcript of Records;\xc2\xa0Bachelor\'s or Master\'s depending on the degree that you are applying with\xc2\xa0+\xc2\xa0a translation in English,\xc2\xa0Finnish or Swedish
Selection process is\xc2\xa0conducted in two stages:
- Preliminary selection
- Interview
Final selection among the interviewed applicants is based on:
- Total points for the preliminary selection and for the interview
Programme-Specific Documents
- Letter of Motivation
- Letter of Recommendation
Letter of Recommendation is also given points in the selection process.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lappeenranta University of Technology 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 Lappeenranta University of Technology
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Lappeenranta, Finland
Lappeenranta University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months