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Wireless Communication Engineering – (M.Sc.)
University of Oulu
Master's Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | January 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 10,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Oulu / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Oulu
Over 20 years of groundbreaking research and cooperation with companies such as Nokia, has been the foundation for the programme development in wireless communication engineering. The WCE programme is based on cutting-edge knowledge and latest developments in the essential areas and topics in wireless communications. This programme offers the skills and knowledge on wireless communications network technology. Students are provided with core knowledge on information theory, advanced wireless communication systems, communication networks, signal processing, and radio engineering.
The Master’s Degree Programme in Wireless Communications Engineering (WCE) is a tightly structured, two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme concentrating on wireless communications network technology.
WCE offers concise information on the essential areas and topics in wireless communications. Students are provided with core knowledge on
* 1) Information theory
* 2) Advanced wireless communication systems
* 3) Communication networks
* 4) Signal processing
* 5) Radio engineering
Graduating from WCE, you will be qualified even for the more demanding jobs in the field of telecommunications. It also entitles you to pursue a PhD, e.g., in CWC's international doctoral study programme
Contents
The studies in the Master´s Degree Programme in Wireless Communications Engineering are composed of three modules (Module of the option, Advanced module, Special module), plus training and MSc thesis work. The contents of the modules can be accessed from the links on the right.
Courses in the main module concentrate on providing students with excellent basic knowledge on wireless communications, mobile telecommunication systems, radio techniques and telecommunication signal processing.
The advanced module aims at deepening the essential knowledge acquired in the basic studies module.
Special module consists of electives by student's choice.
An integral part of the studies is the practical training usually accomplished in the industry. The objective of the training is to help students test their theoretical knowledge in practice and offer useful insights on the latest technological developments.
To finalise the two-year studies, M.Sc. thesis is written under the supervision of experts either in a university laboratory or in industry. Your thesis topic will provide you a great starting point for your future work.
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Requirements
Applicants who have a university level Bachelor Degree or higher in one of the following degree programmes
1) Communication engineering
2) Electrical engineering
3) Computer engineering
are eligible.
In addition to the above general admissions requirements, the applicants must posses
1) either "very good" or "excellent" grades in Basic studies in Mathematical Sciences (e.g. mathematics, physics/chemistry) and
2) the overall grade of the Bachelor's degree in Engineering should be "very good" or "excellent".
Applicants should have a sufficient knowledge of English language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
All education in the University of Oulu is based on a joint European credit transfer system (ECTS) which facilitates international transparency and recognition of degrees at an international level. The education in the University is monitored through various quality assurance systems in order to enhance quality and improve international comparability.
All degrees awarded from the University of Oulu are recognised by the Finnish Ministry of Education.
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- Master's Degree Programmes in the University of Oulu
- University of Oulu
- International Master’s Scholarship Programme 2012-2013
- City of Oulu
- Study in Finland
- Tourist guide to Finland
- Ministry of Education and Culture
- University Admissions Finland
- Online Application to Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland
- Student experiences about Finland - STeXX.eu
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