Master's Degree, Software and AI Engineering

For Master's Degree, Software and AI Engineering, the tuition fee is 10,000 EUR per year, while the application deadline is 2026-09-10.

The Master's Degree in Software and AI Engineering is intended for ICT professionals seeking specialist-level expertise at the intersection of modern software engineering and artificial intelligence. The curriculum was developed in close collaboration with the regional ICT industry and takes a practical orientation, addressing rapidly changing challenges in business and the public sector. The software engineering strand of the programme develops skills in designing and implementing modern software systems using microservices, distributed architectures, and supercomputing, applying best development practices across the full software lifecycle. The AI strand focuses on building and training machine learning and deep learning models, designing data pipelines and analytics workflows, and integrating AI capabilities into end-to-end software solutions. The programme also develops scientific thinking, independent problem-solving, and the communication skills needed for expert roles in multidisciplinary teams. Prior programming experience or knowledge in a high-level programming language is required to complete the studies successfully. All studies are delivered entirely online. The programme runs for one year and starts in January 2027. It is offered in English at Oulu University of Applied Sciences in Oulu, Finland.