Automation Engineering
SEAMK offers an international and innovative environment and great opportunities whether you seek for exchange programmes, double degree studies or even to continue at the Master level. Our engineering students have one of the highest employment percentages in Finland, and our learning environment is seamlessly connected with the local industry.
Programme objectives and overview
Automation Engineering studies at SEAMK are designed to meet the future requirements of industrial operations. Alongside full skillset of traditional automation engineering capabilities, you will get strongly involved with computer science and programming. SEAMK is known for the research and development in the field of Industrial Internet and Digital Manufacturing, which also shows in our education.
Your studies include basic studies for all SEAMK students including international working and communication skills, entrepreneurship, and research project skills. Studies provide you with the basic competencies in language, mathematics and physics skills. Professional studies include automation engineering and computer science courses, after which you can focus on various modules to deepen your knowledge.
These modules vary between information technology, business studies, industrial internet and many more. Your degree is finalised with two practical trainings and of course a thesis work – all of which are typically carried out as real life assignments for local companies.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
As an automation engineer, you have a world of career opportunities ahead of you. Our students have found various careers in the field of production, sales, research and development, supply chain management and many have even decided to stay within SEAMK as teachers. SEAMK is known for its entrepreneurial approach to studies, and our university offers great platforms for future business owners.
