# Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

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## Application Periods

*   **Direct Application (Video interview):** 1 to 8 October 2025
*   **Direct Application (SAT):** 1 October 2025 until groups are full
*   **Direct Application (Certificate grades):** 1 October 2025 until groups are full
*   **Joint Application (International UAS Exam):** 7 to 21 January 2026
*   **Direct Application (Entrance examination):** 7 January to 31 March 2026

## Programme Details

*   **Degree programme:** Information Technology (Internet of Things)
*   **Degree title:** Bachelor of Engineering
*   **Duration:** 240 ECTS, 4 years
*   **Study mode:** Full-time studies, on Campus
*   **Study place:** Microkatu campus, Kuopio, Finland
*   **Language:** English
*   **Annual intake:** 30

## Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) programme develops IT experts specialised in Internet of Things (IoT). The programme qualifies engineers to work in the fields of IoT, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, especially in companies operating within the digital health and industrial internet sectors. 

You will learn how to build IoT systems with robust cybersecurity. Duties may vary from software design to electrical engineering, the design of smart wireless devices, and cloud-based IoT systems.

## Focus Areas

### Industrial Internet
Students gain hands-on experience working with digital factories connected with 5G communication platforms, clouds, and digital twin technologies. Students also gain know-how on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Product Life-Cycle Management (PLM).

### Digital Health
Students learn how technology is transforming the health care industry and how different stakeholders, such as patients, families, doctors, and hospitals, benefit from IoT health care applications.

## Specialisation Studies

At the end of their studies, students may choose one of the following (20 ECTS):

*   **Embedded Engineering:** Focuses on hardware and electronics, including microcontrollers, sensors, and connectivity.
*   **Cloud Data Engineering:** Focuses on data processing, cloud data warehousing, virtual hands-on labs, and cloud data analytics.

## Curriculum Structure

The degree consists of 240 ECTS (1 academic year = 60 ECTS / 1600 hours):

*   **Basic studies:** 50 ECTS
*   **Professional studies:** 110 ECTS
*   **Specialisation Studies:** 20 ECTS
*   **Elective studies:** 15 ECTS
*   **Internship(s):** 30 ECTS
*   **Thesis:** 15 ECTS

## Career Opportunities

Graduates work in project or sales engineering, research, or as entrepreneurs. Possible job titles include:

*   IoT Cloud Engineer
*   IoT Hardware Engineer
*   IoT Firmware Engineer
*   Full Stack & IoT / Mobile Engineer
*   Product Developer
*   Product Manager
*   Project Engineer
*   Research Engineer
*   Web Developer
*   ICT Specialist
*   Sales Engineer
*   Integration Engineer
*   Cybersecurity Expert
*   AI Engineer
*   Embedded Engineer

## Internationalisation and Language

The programme is conducted in English. Finnish language studies are integrated into the curriculum to assist with integration into Finnish society and the job market. Students are encouraged to participate in student exchanges and international internships.

## Thesis

The thesis is work-related and serves as a bridge to professional networking. It can be a developmental project, a research-oriented project, or a compiled thesis based on previous work.

## Programme Highlights

*   **Cooperation with companies:** Close collaboration with local businesses.
*   **Internships:** 30 ECTS of practical training in a firm.
*   **Thesis:** A final project exploring a topic of interest.
*   **IoT Laboratory:** Practical application of theoretical knowledge.
*   **Automation Laboratory:** Specialized facility for IoT students.
*   **Smart Factory:** Hands-on environment for industrial internet studies.

## Faculty

*   **Rajeev Kanth**, Principal Lecturer (rajeev.kanth@savonia.fi)
*   **Markku Kellomäki**, Senior Lecturer (markku.kellomaki@savonia.fi)
*   **Atanu Mazumdar**, Lecturer (atanu.mazumdar@savonia.fi)
*   **Teemu Matilainen**, Lecturer (teemu.matilainen@savonia.fi)