Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Information Technology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is designed for students who want to turn their interest in technology into a practical, future-ready career. You will study programming, software development, connected systems, and modern digital technologies through hands-on projects and real industry collaboration — not just theory in a classroom.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Your first year builds a strong technical foundation. You will study programming fundamentals, engineering mathematics, physics, computer hardware basics, and communication skills, while getting introduced to project-based learning that mirrors real IT work environments.

Year 2

In the second year, you move into professional IT studies and choose your specialization. You explore software development or Smart Internet of Things (IoT) systems, learning subjects such as application development, network technologies, cloud services, and embedded systems, while working on practical engineering projects.

Year 3

Your third year deepens your expertise through advanced professional courses and electives aligned with your chosen focus. You also complete a work placement period, gaining real industry experience and preparing to define your final-year project topic.

Year 4

In your final year, you refine your professional skills and complete your Bachelor’s thesis, where you solve a real-world industry problem. By graduation, you leave with both technical expertise and hands-on experience valued by employers.

Focus Areas (in a string)

Software Engineering; Smart Internet of Things Systems; Cloud and Network Technologies; Embedded Systems.

Learning Outcomes (in a string)

Ability to design and develop software solutions, build connected and intelligent systems, apply engineering knowledge to real projects, collaborate in international teams, and demonstrate professional competence through an industry-linked final thesis.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Graduates receive a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, recognised across the European Higher Education Area, qualifying them for professional engineering roles and further master’s studies.

Reputation (Employability & Industry Connection)

Metropolia is Finland’s largest University of Applied Sciences, well-known for strong industry partnerships, project-based learning, and mandatory work placements — giving graduates excellent employability in Finland’s growing technology sector.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Metropolia, you don’t just study Information Technology — you practice it every day. From your first year, you’ll be coding, designing systems, solving technical challenges, and working in team projects that feel like real workplace assignments. As you progress, your learning becomes increasingly industry-connected, giving you the confidence, experience, and portfolio that employers look for in IT graduates.

This hands-on learning experience is built into the programme through:

Project-based courses every semester, where you develop real software and system solutions rather than only studying theory
Modern programming environments and development tools, ensuring you learn with technologies used in today’s IT industry
Specialised labs and technical learning spaces, supporting software development, networking, and smart system projects
Team-based engineering projects, helping you build collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
A mandatory work placement (internship) worth 30 ECTS credits, giving you real professional experience in a tech company
Opportunities for international placements, allowing you to gain global work exposure
A final-year Bachelor’s thesis, where you solve a real industry problem in collaboration with a company

Through this structure, you graduate not only with a degree, but with practical experience, industry connections, and a strong professional portfolio.

Facilities & Student Services

Metropolia provides modern learning environments, laboratories, digital tools, innovation spaces, and student support services across its campuses.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences step confidently into Finland’s fast-growing tech sector and international IT markets. Typical career paths include Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Cloud Systems Specialist, IoT Engineer, and Systems Analyst, with many students securing job offers soon after graduation thanks to strong industry exposure during their studies. This career readiness is supported by Metropolia’s close employer connections and built-in work experience:

Career guidance and employability services — Metropolia offers career coaching, CV and interview workshops, job-search support, and employer events to help students transition smoothly into the workforce
Mandatory 30-ECTS work placement — a real professional internship that allows students to gain hands-on industry experience and build employer networks before graduating
Industry-driven programme design — advisory boards with technology companies help keep the curriculum aligned with current labour-market needs
Strong demand for IT professionals in Finland — technology graduates from Universities of Applied Sciences have consistently high employment outcomes
Support for international graduates — dedicated services help students understand the Finnish job market, work culture, and recruitment processes
Recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree — valued across Europe and internationally for professional engineering roles

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, students can progress to Master’s programmes in Information Technology and related engineering fields in Finland or abroad. Metropolia itself offers specialised master’s studies in Information Technology Networking and Services, enabling graduates to advance into senior technical, consultancy, or leadership roles in the tech industry.