Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics is a degree programme providing solid skills and an extensive knowledge base in technologies required in the digitalised world.

Students get exposed to a wide range of ICT related teaching and research available at the University of Oulu. For example, the University of Oulu is the home of 6G Flagship, a comprehensive, multi-year research project into the wireless communication technologies of the future. The university has spun off many start-ups and established companies which have based their core expertise on research made at the university.

Choose your study path and apply accordingly:

• Are you interested in developing algorithms for artificial intelligence or cyber security? Do you have strong mathematical skills? If yes, apply for Computer Science and Engineering studies.
• Are you interested in human-technology interaction? How should information systems, software, and services aid humans and organizations in their daily life and operations? How do humans perceive and collaborate with each other with the help of technology? If all this sounds intriguing to you, choose Information Processing Science studies.
• Are you interested in designing advanced electronics using new materials or communications technology for the next generation? Do you have strong mathematical skills? If yes, apply for Electronics and Communications Engineering studies.
  

Top reasons to study Digitalisation, Computing and Electronics:

• The programme is a steppingstone to a career in which you develop the future digital world. It provides not just theory but also practice through an internship, hands-on projects, and practical course work.
• In your first year of studies, you will familiarise yourself with the essential methods and technologies in computer science, electrical engineering, and information processing science.
• You may specialise in different layers of digital technology - from design of devices to design of large information or communication systems.
• The University of Oulu's research excellence in artificial intelligence, data analysis and communications technologies are indisputable.
• High rankings in several research areas - placed in top 51-75 in Telecommunication Engineering, top 76-100 in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and top 101–150 in Computer Science according to Shanghai Ranking´s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022.

After graduation:

A degree from the University of Oulu is regarded highly, which is evidenced by the continued and intense recruiting interest from the industry ie. corporations, small and medium-sized companies and start-ups.

This programme gives a student excellent theoretical tools and a valuable practical skillset to continue their education further and a possibility to enroll in the Master's Programmes that are available at the University of Oulu.