An exciting opportunity get cutting-edge knowledge in wireless communications both at physical and network layers. As a Master’s degree holder in Wireless Communications Engineering, you will learn to design, implement and develop 5G and beyond 5G systems, enabling hardware and applications.

The two-year programme has two specialisation options:

• Radio Access and Networks: Studies in Radio Access and Networks concentrate on designing and applying radio access technologies both at physical layer and at network layer for 5G, IoT, and future mobile system generations.
• RF Engineering: Studies in RF Engineering focus on essential radio system components and provides knowledge on the design of integrated RF and DSP circuits for mobile handsets, base stations, 5G devices, IoT applications, and smart and energy efficient sensors.

Top reasons to study WCE:

• Become an expert in wireless communications by learning state-of-the-art technologies.
• Programme is ranked within the top 51-75 in Telecommunication Engineering in Shanghai Ranking´s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022.
• Teaching is based on state-of-the-art research that is leading in 6G wireless communications technology.
• Close connection to world-renowned technology hub in Oulu with lots of job opportunities, even in 6G research.
• Widen your expertise with complementary computer engineering techniques, such as AI and machine learning.

Career outcomes:

Joining University of Oulu's world-class research and study environment will provide you with the right connections and opportunities to help you in your career. 

Centre for Wireless Communications offers paid summer internships and Master's thesis topics for WCE students who have shown excellent performance during their first year of studies. Furthermore, CWC and the 6G Flagship continuously recruit new doctoral students.

Occupational profiles of the graduates include: Chief Engineer, Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Patent Engineer, Program Manager, Project Manager, Radio Network Designer, Research Engineer, etc.