Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) · Tampere, Finland

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studyinfo.fi joint application, not the CAOSelectiveTuition-freeRolling admissionEntrance examJoint application

Duration3 years

StartsAutumn 2027

EntrySelective

Deadline (EU)21 Jan 2027

EU fee 2027/28No tuition fee

About the course

A four-year, 240 ECTS Bachelor of Engineering at TAMK’s main campus in Tampere, starting in August 2027. You start with programming, web and mobile development and user interfaces, then move on to artificial intelligence, data-driven systems, cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Entry requirements for Irish students

Finland accepts a completed Leaving Certificate that gives you entry to higher education in Ireland. No Finnish body sets minimum Leaving Cert grades, subjects or Higher/Ordinary levels, and CAO points are not converted. TAMK selects in two ways. Rolling admission (15 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027) uses grades from previous education, or SAT scores plus an interview. The January joint application uses the International UAS Exam or SAT scores. Leaving Cert results only come out in August, so ask TAMK admissions whether predicted or in-progress results can be used for rolling admission. If they cannot, the joint application with the UAS Exam is the usual route.
English: you must prove your English (International UAS Exam rules accept a recognised language test or previous studies). TAMK asks for language proficiency documents with the application by 21 January 2027. The Leaving Cert certificate does not say it was taught in English, so ask your school for a letter confirming this, or take IELTS or TOEFL. Gaelscoil students should plan on a test.

How to apply

Choose your routeDecide between rolling admission (15 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027, based on grades or SAT plus an interview) and the joint application (7–21 Jan 2027, based on the International UAS Exam or SAT).
Apply on Studyinfo.fiApply through the programme’s Studyinfo.fi page. For the joint application, submit by 21 January 2027 with a passport copy and proof of English.
Interview or examRolling admission: attend an interview if invited (first round 8–10 December 2026). Joint application: sit the online International UAS Exam on 23 March 2027 at 12:00 Finnish time.
Accept and confirmFinal results come by 6 July 2027. Accept your offer on Studyinfo.fi, send your final Leaving Cert results, and start in August 2027.

Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: TAMK has two routes on Studyinfo.fi for August 2027 entry. Rolling admission runs from 15 November 2026 to 28 February 2027: the first interviews are on 8–10 December 2026 and the first results on 31 December 2026, with further rounds in January and February. The spring joint application runs 7–21 January 2027: submit your application with a passport copy and proof of English by 21 January. The online International UAS Exam is on 23 March 2027 at 12:00 Finnish time. Final results come by 6 July 2027..

Costs

No tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. TAMK’s page lists a tuition fee of €12,000 per academic year for non-EU/EEA citizens only.

CAO points are not used. This is a popular programme, so apply early in the rolling round if TAMK will take your grades. Otherwise prepare for the International UAS Exam on 23 March 2027.

At a glance

Country	Finland
City	Tampere
Language	English
Apply via	Studyinfo.fi joint application
Places	Not published
Entry	Selective

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Checked against TAMK’s official programme page and UASinfo in September 2026 for August 2027 entry. Always confirm details with the university before applying.