Information Technology,
Master's Degree

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  • Transfer application for studies starting in the spring term 2025 01.11.2024 - 15.11.2024
  • Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies (application period 1 November 2024-30 April 2025) 01.11.2024 - 30.04.2025
  • Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies (application period 1 November - 30 April 2025) 01.11.2024 - 30.04.2025
Applying
Degree
Master of Engineering
Duration
60 ECTS
Time
1 year
Mode of studies
Language
English
Price
Tuition fees might apply

Studies

Why study with us?

Looking for new career prospects? Interested to broaden your knowledge in Information Technology? Need new skills to deal with upcoming challenges?

Our aim is to educate you to work in advanced specialist tasks in the field of ICT, focusing on two fields: Networking and Services, and Medical Technology. The studies enable you to follow the professional development of the field, both from the applied research and practical viewpoints. Continuous learning is a must in all professional tasks and ICT is one of the fastest developing technical fields.

The program is targeted for professionals in working life wishing to become a Master in Information Technology. Studies are designed and implemented in such a way that students in full-time employment can participate. Prerequisite for participation is a bachelor level degree in engineering and at least two years of working life experience is required. The student selection is based on two preliminary assignments and entrance exam in Finland (applies Joint Application in Networking and Services learning path), see details in application pages. Note that there exists several ways to apply to the program, see details from Applying.

Our intercultural program is conducted in English to allow improvement of your communication skills and get familiar with students from different countries and cultures. Your Master's degree will directly refer to your real-life project and address both your company's and your personal interest. The teaching is aimed at professionals both with an industry and a public sector background.

Program content (preliminary)

The degree consists of Professional Studies (30 ECTS credits) and Master’s thesis project (30 ECTS credits). Studies consist of lectures, laboratory work, workshops, assignments, and projects as well as independent studying.

Student has the right to complete the studies in accordance with the curriculum for the degree in question and with the approved personal study plan. Metropolia organizes the Master's degree studies and study guidance in such a way that the student can aim to complete the studies in one academic year. However, normally students achieve their degree in 1,5 years since the students are responsible for acquiring the partner organization for their thesis development work themselves.

The program is divided into two fields of specialization (learning paths): Networking and Services, and Medical Technology. The selection is asked in the application process. A field of specialization is started only if enough eligible students have passed the application process.

Networking and Services

In the first study year, you will undertake a course in Research Methods and Skills and complete 20 ECTS from our course offerings for professional studies. Student also need to choose one Master’s level Elective course from Metropolia online course offering or from other Metropolia Master’s program. The second study year (autumn) is reserved for the Master´s Thesis. The study is usually completed in cooperation with your employer.

The Research Methods and Skills course provides you the required knowledge to prepare and facilitate a high quality Master’s thesis. The professional courses give a broad and up-to-date knowledge on this fast developing field of networked applications.

Cyber Security gives an insight into existing and emerging technologies and challenges faced in this increasingly important field. The Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Learning course provides the student an understanding of the methods and tools to process, visualize and analyze data for data science and machine learning applications.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning course gives students an overview of recent developments in AI with emphasis on machine learning and reinforcement learning. The Internet of Things (IoT) course provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential IoT applications and services in different environments. The course introduces also the overall architecture of the IoT infrastructure and related frameworks and standards.

Autumn courses last from week 34 to 50, and spring courses from week 3 to 19. Courses take place during two evenings per week. The studies are offered as classroom teaching at the Karamalmi campus at Espoo. 

Medical Technology

Medical technology is steadily growing field of technology in Finland. Medical Technology Professional studies focus on medical devices including software. Studies are tailored for professionals working in business, industry and public sector, who want to deepen their knowledge, skills and competences in medical technology to capture new career opportunities for the future. Studies enable novel career prospects for professionals, with previous degree for example from ICT, automation, electronics or electrical engineering.

The Medical Technology Professional studies gives a focused and up-to-date knowledge and skills related to medical devices. Legislation and Standards Related to Medical Devices course gives the latest information related to medical device regulation and essential standards used to fulfill the requirements originated from the regulation.

Research, Development and Innovation of Medical Devices 1 & 2 courses focuses on how systematically develop novel medical devices with genuine needs while taking clinical application environment and field of business into account. Safety-related Usability of Medical Devices course offers tools for improving usability and taking safety of use into account when developing medical devices.

Research Methods and Skills course provide the required knowledge to prepare and facilitate a high-quality Master’s thesis. Student can choose Elective course from Metropolia UAS Master’s Degree Programs or elsewhere, Elective Course can also be Master level online course.

Autumn courses last from week 34 to 50, and spring courses from week 3 to 19. All the courses are online.

Master's Thesis

Both specializations include Master's thesis. In Master’s thesis, a research and development project is planned, implemented and evaluated in co-operation with working life. High-quality background information and proper R&D methods are used to develop novel practices and/or solve problems for authentic working life cases. Thesis is a written report of this project produced according to the given guidelines, the results are presented also in seminar.

See Information Technology Curriculum in Studyguide

Your competence portfolio after you have completed MEng degree

  • Broad view to information and medical technology presented by leading companies in the field
  • Up-to-date knowledge on selected topics
  • Ability to conduct a professional research study
  • Ability to evaluate and develop your own knowledge and capabilities
  • Valuable network of experts to boost your career

Career Prospects

After graduating with a Master of Engineering Degree in Information Technology, you may work in advanced specialist tasks in international engineering surroundings of ICT and medical technology industries. In some sectors a Master’s degree is often a prerequisite for management positions.

The program gives a broad view on latest developments in ICT and medical technology fields and gives competences to various advanced specialist tasks such as:

  • Project Manager, Product Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Senior Developer
  • Solution Architect
  • Head of IT
  • IT-Specialist, System Specialist
  • Quality Engineer
  • Senior Test Engineer
  • Team Lead, SW Development
  • Lead Developer
  • Master Data Specialist
  • Solution Sales Manager
  • Regulation Specialist
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager

Scholarships and tuition fees

The tuition fees concern students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries. Students pay annual tuition fees based on their study right. The payment obligation concerns all the academic terms during which a student is registered as attending.

Annual tuition fee

  • 11 000 for those, whose right of study starts before 1 August 2024
  • 11 500 € for those, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2024.

This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.

Read more on tuition fees and scholarships

Information Technology in Open University of Applied Sciences

Open University of Applied Sciences (Open UAS) gives you an opportunity to study all the above mentioned professional courses excluding Research Methods and Skills course.

Open UAS gives you an opportunity to:

  • build up on your knowhow and skills needed in working life
  • learn about studying at a University of Applied Sciences
  • carry out courses before applying for a degree programme
  • study as a hobby

For more information and how to apply Open UAS

Wael Awad and Patrick Lindfors share their experiences about studying Master's degree Programme in Information Technology on Metropolia.

Ask Head of Degree programme about studying IT

Applying

  • Application period
    1.5.2024 at 08:00 - 31.10.2024 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2024
    • Technology

    The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies are considered to be Metropolia's if they are entered in the Metropolia's study register, and open studies if they have not been completed with the right to study for the degree-leading education.

    Application period: 1 May 2024 8:00 am - 31 October 2024, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

  • Application period
    1.5.2024 at 08:00 - 31.10.2024 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2024
    • Technology

    The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.

    Application period: 1 May 2024 8:00 am - 31 October 2024, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

  • Application period
    8.1.2025 at 08:00 - 22.1.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2025
    • Technology

    Instructions for applying

    In the spring 2025 Joint Application to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2025. The application period starts on the 8 January 2025 at 8 am and ends on the 22 January 2025 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).

    All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.

  • Application period
    31.12.2024 at 08:00 - 30.4.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2025
    • Technology

    The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma or a top-up degree for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 starts on 31 December 2024 08:00 am (local time in Finland).

    Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .

  • Application period
    1.11.2024 at 08:00 - 15.11.2024 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    spring 2025
    Apply now!
    • Technology

    The transfer application is aimed at all students enrolled in studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree and:

    • who wish to transfer their study rights from one Finnish higher education institution to Metropolia so that the degree title remains the same or changes

      OR
    • who wish to transfer their study rights within Metropolia from one degree programme to another, so that the degree title changes.

    Students transferring within Metropolia in such a way that the degree title remains the same, are not considered as "transfer students" and have their own separate application procedure available on Metropolia intranet (OMA). Please note that it is not possible to transfer from abroad.

    Students applying for a transfer should note that their maximum study period or the period for which they are entitled to receive student financial aid will not be extended due to the transfer. The maximum study period is calculated from the date on which the student accepted the study place in the previous higher education institution.

  • Application period
    1.11.2024 at 08:00 - 30.4.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    spring 2025
    Apply now!
    • Technology

    The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.

    Application period: 1 November 2024 8:00 am - 30 April 2025, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

  • Application period
    1.11.2024 at 08:00 - 30.4.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    spring 2025
    Apply now!
    • Technology

    The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies are considered to be Metropolia's if they are entered in the Metropolia's study register, and open studies if they have not been completed with the right to study for the degree-leading education.

    Application period: 1 November 2024 at 8:00 am - 30 April 2025, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

More information

For more information on the application process please contact

Metropolia's Student and Admission Services:
+358 40 712 5100
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Starting studies

How to start your studies in Metropolia

Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!

Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!

You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.

We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!

The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.

Starting IT Master's studies

Congratulations!

Welcome to study to the Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology!

First day programme

Networking and Services study path

The first meeting will take place on Monday 19st August at 17:00 - 19.00 at Metropolia Karamalmi campus, Classroom D550.

The studies will also start on the same week.

You need a badge in order to use lifts and open doors in Karamalmi and other Metropolia campuses. Any badge with RFID chip (except bank/credit card) will do once you have activated it at the lobby of Karamalmi campus. You may ask reception to assist you on this matter.

It is highly recommended for all to come to hear introductions, tour buildings and facilities etc. If you are not able to come to Finland on time, please contact ville.jaaskelainen [at] metropolia.fi (ville[dot]jaaskelainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi).

Medical Technology study path

The first meeting will take place on Monday 19st of August at 14.00 - 16.00. Meeting will be online. Link to Zoom will be provided before the meeting by email.

Please activate your Metropolia user account before the first meeting, so you are able to log in to the Zoom meeting. It is highly recommended for all to come to hear introductions.

The studies will also start on the same week and the schedule is presented below.

General

Please activate your Metropolia user account before studies start. It is needed to get access to learning materials etc., and to make communication possible. Please see the instructions of user accounts above (Section How to start your studies in Metropolia).

Note: You need Finnish netbank user ID or mobile certificate to activate your Metropolia user account. If you don’t have these, please contact Metropolia Student Services studentservices [at] metropolia.fi (studentservices[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

The description of the courses can be found from the curriculum in the Study Guide.

The courses in Networking and Services study path are planned to be on Wednesday 17.00 - 20.00 (Cyber Security and Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Learning) and every second Thursday 17.00 - 20.00 (Research Methods and Skills) at Metropolia Karamalmi campus.

All the courses in Medical Technology study path are online, and they will have the following time schedule:

  • Legislation and Standards Related to Medical Devices: every other Tuesday 13.00 - 16.00 (starts 20th of Aug)
  • Research Methods and Skills: every other Wednesday 13.00 - 16.00 (starts 21st of Aug)
  • Research, Development and Innovation of Medical Devices 1: every other Tuesday 13.00 - 16.00 (starts 27th of Aug)

You can use this information to plan your fall semester. The speed of the courses is relatively fast and many topics include group work etc. done during lessons, so high degree of participation is essential for good learning.

After you are admitted the contact point for official matters is the Metropolia Student Services (studentservices [at] metropolia.fi (studentservices[at]metropolia[dot]fi)). Normally the study programme / teachers can’t help in official matters. Please be careful with deadlines and all the instructions you get, in the summertime special arrangements are not likely to be done. Check the opening hours and contact information of Metropolia Student and Admission Services.

Once again: Congratulations - Have a nice summer and looking forward to see you in the fall!

Ville Jääskeläinen
Head of Master’s program in IT
ville.jaaskelainen [at] metropolia.fi (ville[dot]jaaskelainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)