Explore the university

Arcada University of Applied Sciences

Helsinki, FinlandReviewed 22 October 2026

Arcada's Information Technology engineering degree combines software development and AI, with later specialisation in intelligent robotics or data processing and analytics.

Students comparing their study options together
Your study journey, personally guided.
Explore the destinationFinland
Your destination
Finland
Inside this guide
Programme-focused admissions
Your next step
A personalised shortlist

Find your course fit

Explore what
comes next.

Arcada's Information Technology engineering degree combines software development and AI, with later specialisation in intelligent robotics or data processing and analytics.

Selected programme examples

  1. Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology — four years, 240 ECTS, English, on campus
Explore the entry requirements

Admission essentials

Your admission checklist.

Explore one topic at a time, with the details kept together.

Admission planning

A little clarity.
A better next step.

Admission planning

Academic eligibility

  • The separate certificate route accepts specified qualifications.
  • For India, CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC applicants need at least 60% overall, 60% in English and 60% in mathematics or economics.
  • Applicants graduating by summer 2027 may apply.
  • Other qualifications can require a separate test-based route rather than this certificate assessment.

Admission planning

Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.0 overall is an accepted option.
  • Qualifying CBSE/CISCE applicants with at least 60% in English can meet the certificate-route English condition without a separate language test.
  • Duolingo and medium-of-instruction letters are not accepted as substitutes; submitted results must be verifiable.

Admission planning

Study intakes

  • The next advertised Information Technology intake is autumn 2027.

Admission planning

Application deadlines

  • The separate application opens on 30 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2 and closes on 19 April 2027 at 15:00 UTC+3, unless places fill earlier.
  • Language evidence must be verifiable by 26 April 2027.
  • The January joint application is a different qualification-specific route.

Admission planning

International tuition

  • The policy for study starts in autumn 2026 or later lists Information Technology at EUR 9,800 per year; the current August 2027 admissions information uses this rate.
  • The first year is paid in one instalment.
  • Fees can change during study; living expenses are not included.

Admission planning

Scholarships & funding

  • Arcada does not offer a general scholarship programme.
  • A EUR 1,500 first-year early-bird discount is conditional on accepting and paying within the required timeframe, normally 14 days.
  • A limited EUR 1,500 Arcada Award recognises non-academic activity from the second year; it is not automatic financial support.

Make your next move

From shortlist
to study plan.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare course content, teaching language, campus and career requirements.

  2. Prepare your application

    Bring together transcripts, language evidence and any required statements or portfolio.

  3. Plan the practical details

    Check your intake, application deadline, total budget, offer conditions and immigration steps.

Explore the Finland study guide

Helpful answers

Your application questions, answered.

Practical answers to help you plan your course, destination and next intake.

Ask a counsellor
What can international students study at Arcada University of Applied Sciences?

Selected programme options include Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology — four years, 240 ECTS, English, on campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Arcada University of Applied Sciences?

The separate certificate route accepts specified qualifications. For India, CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC applicants need at least 60% overall, 60% in English and 60% in mathematics or economics. Applicants graduating by summer 2027 may apply. Other qualifications can require a separate test-based route rather than this certificate assessment. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall is an accepted option. Qualifying CBSE/CISCE applicants with at least 60% in English can meet the certificate-route English condition without a separate language test. Duolingo and medium-of-instruction letters are not accepted as substitutes; submitted results must be verifiable.

How much are international tuition fees at Arcada University of Applied Sciences?

The policy for study starts in autumn 2026 or later lists Information Technology at EUR 9,800 per year; the current August 2027 admissions information uses this rate. The first year is paid in one instalment. Fees can change during study; living expenses are not included. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Arcada University of Applied Sciences?

The separate application opens on 30 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2 and closes on 19 April 2027 at 15:00 UTC+3, unless places fill earlier. Language evidence must be verifiable by 26 April 2027. The January joint application is a different qualification-specific route. The next advertised Information Technology intake is autumn 2027. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

Can Vidhyarthi Mithram guarantee admission or a scholarship?

No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

Your global education, personally guided

Let’s turn your shortlist into a clear next step.

Bring your academic background, intended subject and budget. We’ll help you compare the details that matter.

Book a free consultation

Privacy preferences

You’re in control.

Necessary hosting and security features support the website. Optional analytics is separate from submitting an enquiry.

Necessary featuresWebsite delivery, security and your privacy preference.Always on

Choices are stored for up to 180 days and can be changed using “Cookie settings” in the footer. Maps load only when you click “Load Google Map”. Privacy Policy