This programme emphasizes the engineering mindset—learning how to think like an engineer—so you gain a robust theoretical foundation that prepares you to adapt to fast technological change. That theory is balanced with hands-on experience through internships, project work and a research or practice-based master’s thesis. Students are encouraged to work independently, take responsibility for decisions, and collaborate in international teams made up of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
The curriculum focuses on the rapidly evolving communications sector, where classical computer science and networking converge. You will build in-depth knowledge for designing and implementing network infrastructures as well as the applications that run on them. Interdisciplinary teaching and early involvement in research and development projects help bridge study and professional life, smoothing the transition into industry or research roles in communications and related fields.
If you want to add business skills to your technical profile, the programme can be combined with a part-time MBA in Technology Management at the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management. This option allows you to graduate with two master’s degrees simultaneously, meeting growing employer demand for engineers who also have management and business training and opening a broader range of career paths.
Typical entry expectations
This two‑year master’s program blends classroom learning with hands‑on practice and independent research. In the first year you follow lectures, exercises and laboratory courses that build core technical expertise in information and communication systems. The third semester is dedicated to an applied project and either a subject‑specific seminar or a process design course that consolidate systems‑level design and teamwork skills. The program concludes in the fourth semester with an individually supervised six‑month Master's thesis.
Graduates leave with advanced technical competence in the theory and practice of modern information and communication technologies, gained through lab work, project design and problem‑based coursework. The thesis develops your ability to conduct independent research or engineering development over an extended period. Because the program is international in scope, it also formalises non‑technical training: a set of compulsory elective courses in business and management, soft skills and the humanities ensures you acquire the broader professional and intercultural skills employers seek in the global labour market.
Core curriculum requirements (at a glance)
This master's program requires applicants to already hold an undergraduate degree and to demonstrate subject-related preparation and strong academic results. International degrees that are equivalent to a Bachelor of Science are usually accepted; the admissions office will check whether your prior study aligns with the program’s technical focus. Applicants with degrees outside the core areas may still be considered but should be prepared to document relevant coursework.
“Subject-specific requirements” means the selection committee looks for prior coursework and skills directly related to information and communication systems (for example, topics from electrical engineering, signals, communications, computer engineering or closely related fields). If your degree title differs from these areas, you may need to supply course descriptions or syllabi so the university can assess equivalence. In some cases, admitted students with gaps in background may be asked to complete preparatory or bridging modules.
Academic excellence is important: the program expects very good previous academic performance. The admissions decision will therefore consider your overall grade or GPA, the performance in relevant courses, and the academic standards of your awarding institution.
To demonstrate you meet the conditions, prepare certified copies and translations of your degree certificate, transcript, and any course descriptions the university requests.
Admission requirements (concise)
Winter Semester (International)
1 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 March 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical roles in the fast-growing communications and networking industry, including positions such as network/system architect, communications engineer, network software developer, and R&D engineer. The programme's strong theoretical grounding combined with practical projects and internships facilitates a smooth transition to industry and technology-focused research positions.
Students who take the double-degree option with the NIT MBA or who undertake the programme's non-technical electives can also move into managerial, product management or technology consulting roles, meeting industry demand for engineers with business and leadership skills.
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