The Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) program is designed for ICT professionals with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology who have gained experience in the world of work and wish to deepen their expertise in data management and artificial intelligence. Upon completion, you will earn a UAS Master’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences. In the Data Engineering and AI programme, your advanced professional competence will expand, providing new perspectives for applying industry practices in your work. You will learn to anticipate changes in the operational environment, form a comprehensive understanding of the need for change, and implement necessary development actions. The programme covers data management, including data collection, preparation, and transformation for data-driven applications. You will also explore machine learning processes and algorithms, as well as artificial intelligence. Your work during the studies, including learning assignments and a development project as your thesis, will be closely linked to your professional tasks, enabling you to simultaneously contribute to the development of your employer organization. The Data Engineering and AI program is part of Turku UAS Master School and its Professional Excellence offering. The studies consist of common courses shared across all Master-level programmes and advanced courses specific to your specialization. The programme’s core themes are big data management and the development of AI-based solutions. These themes are also reflected in the thesis, which is typically carried out as a work-related development project. The skills gained in these areas are needed in all types of organizations.
Course details verified 10 Sep 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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Autumn 2026
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Typical graduate salary — Engineering (general), Europe
EUR 49,000–51,000/yr
· ≈ ₹51.9 L–₹54 L/yr
This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Engineering (general) field in Europe,
from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of
what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Rupee figure converted at the 2 Nov 2026 mid-market rate; your
bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.
