Sustainable and Autonomous Systems University of Vaasa
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | August | find out | €14000 per year |
International tuition fees are 14,000 Euros per year. The University also offers generous scholarships as tuition fee waivers up to 6,000 Euros available across both years of study.
You do not have to pay tuition fee if you:
- are an EU/EEA citizen
- are equivalent to an EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- have a permanent residence permit (type P)
- have an EU Blue Card
- have a continuous residence permit in Finland for purposes other than studies. However, please note that in the following cases the tuition fee is charged:
- If the first residence permit in Finland was granted for the purpose of studying, tuition fees must be paid, even if a type A permit is later obtained on other grounds.
- If the type A permit is based on family ties, and the family member originally came to Finland on a residence permit granted for studying, tuition fees are required.
- If the type A permit is granted for studying, tuition fees are required.
For further information, please see our website.
Course overview
Our Sustainable and Autonomous Systems major offers you the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as real-time embedded systems, wireless communication, and computer vision, all while creating robotized solutions for industries that align with sustainable development. You'll gain the skills to design systems that monitor and respond to environmental challenges, preparing you to be at the forefront of technological innovation.
Upon completing the program, you'll be equipped to apply advanced technologies in autonomous systems for research and product development. You'll also learn how to create solutions that benefit society and industry, while maintaining a focus on sustainability and engineering ethics. The program empowers you to acquire the latest knowledge in your field, positioning you to take on specialist tasks or pursue further research and development opportunities.
In addition, the programme provides eligibility for doctoral studies in the field of communications engineering, electrical and computing engineering, automation engineering, or in related technical fields.
The major is a joint effort of the University of Vaasa and the University of Oulu, and it will be offered by both universities through various teaching methods. You can build a unique study path combining courses from these two Finnish universities strong in the field of engineering at the same time. Regardless of the city you choose, you will get the full on-campus experience.
The major in Sustainable and Autonomous Systems is a part of the master's programme in Computing Sciences. The duration of studies is 2 years (120 ECTS credits).
Entry requirements
Contact University of Vaasa to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Vaasa
- A global top 500, high quality Research university
- Masters programmes in English, designed for industry by integrating Business and Technology
- Competitive fees and scholarships
- A beautiful campus located by the sea, a vibrant city centre and with access to stunning nature
- A region with a status as one of the world's key Energy hubs