Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering (BSc and MSc Technology)

About the course

You are admitted to a three-year bachelor’s (180 credits) and a two-year master’s (120 credits) together, taught in English. It covers mathematics, programming and computing fundamentals with hands-on exercises and industry projects from the start, and majors in Artificial Intelligence, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering and Cyber Security.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Oulu accepts a foreign qualification that gives eligibility for university study in the country where it was awarded, so a completed Leaving Certificate that meets Irish university entry rules should count. Finland sets no minimum Leaving Cert grades, subjects or Higher/Ordinary levels and does not use CAO points. Oulu publishes nothing specific on the Leaving Cert, so confirm with Oulu admissions.
• The programme page states a SAT is required for applicants with a qualification other than the Finnish matriculation exam, IB, EB or DIA/RP, so Leaving Cert holders compete in the SAT-based group. The ACT is not accepted. You need the full SAT (Reading and Writing plus Math) and must meet Oulu’s minimum score.
• English: Oulu accepts upper secondary education completed in English in an EU/EEA country, so Irish schooling taught in English should count; get a school letter confirming this. A SAT total of at least 1050 (Reading and Writing at least 480) also proves English. Otherwise IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each section) or an equivalent test is needed, which Gaelscoil students should expect.

How to apply

1. Take the full SAT in autumn 2026Book the SAT early. Only the SAT is accepted. Check Oulu’s minimum score on its SAT results page.
2. Apply on Studyinfo.fiApply in the joint application between 7 and 21 January 2027 (15:00 Finnish time), choosing the SAT-based group.
3. Upload documents by 28 January 2027Upload your school documents and proof of English by 28 January 2027, and send your SAT scores as Oulu instructs.
4. Send final documents by 13 July 2027If admitted, send your verified final certificate by 13 July 2027. Leaving Cert results normally come out in late August, so ask Oulu admissions how they handle this before you apply.

Costs

• No tuition fee for EU/EEA citizens, including Irish students. The 10,000 euro a year fee (with a 30% waiver from the second year) applies only to non-EU/EEA students. No application fee is mentioned, but you pay for the SAT yourself.

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