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Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Software Engineering and Information Systems, Master of Science

at University of Oulu · Oulu, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 20,000 total

About this program

The Master of Science in Software Engineering and Information Systems focuses on AI and software products, information systems, and user-centred digital transformation. The programme covers software development approaches for new systems and services, participatory design, user-centred design, value co-creation, user-driven innovation, human interaction in information technology, and the use of information systems and services in organisations and everyday activities.

The degree is 120 ECTS credits and takes two years. Sixty credits are common studies, including a research and development project, research methods, project work and a master's seminar. The chosen orientation is 30 credits, followed by at least one 10-credit specialisation subject. The master's thesis is 30 credits and can be completed for a company or a research project. The programme includes elective studies worth 20 credits.

University of Oulu says the degree prepares graduates for work as software and ICT experts or managers in a global company or other organisation. It also leads to doctoral studies in the same field.

Modules

  • Research and development project
  • Research methods
  • Project and master's seminar
  • Software Engineering specialisation
  • Human-Centered Design and User Experience specialisation
  • Persuasive Design and Gamification specialisation

Career outcomes

  • project manager
  • team leader
  • chief technology officer
  • chief information officer
  • software developer
  • user experience designer
  • lead developer
  • full-stack developer
  • product owner
  • product manager
  • data scientist
  • research coordinator

How this course compares

  • University of Oulu is ranked #342 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #3 in Finland.
  • It lists 13 Engineering courses in total, 12 of them at master's level.
  • 21 universities in Finland teach master's Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Engineering courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
  • University of Oulu has 3 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Engineering?

Aalto University (QS #114), University of Turku (QS #366), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS #397), University of Jyväskylä (QS #498), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), University of Vaasa (#8 in Finland), Oulu University of Applied Sciences (#9 in Finland), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) are among the 21 that do.

How long is the Software Engineering and Information Systems, Master of Science at University of Oulu?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

Are there scholarships at University of Oulu?

Yes — 3 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is University of Oulu a good university for Engineering?

University of Oulu is ranked #342 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #3 in Finland.

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