University of Oulu is ranked as 46th in Telecommunication Engineering category in Shanghai Ranking´s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.

Studying Wireless Communications Engineering will equip you with core knowledge and skills on the latest methods, tools and technologies related to steerable Intelligent antennas, communication networks, computer engineering, electronics, 5G and 6G wireless communication systems, information theory, stochastical and digital signal processing, radio channels, and radio engineering.
 

Overview

Wireless Communications Engineering is a two-year Master’s programme offering cutting-edge knowledge in wireless communications both at physical and network layers.

As a master's degree holder, you can design, implement, and develop 5G and beyond 5G systems, enabling hardware and applications.

Join the home of 6G Flagship

The programme is built on 35 years of groundbreaking research and collaboration with global leaders, such as Nokia, and an ambitious 6G research vision for the 2030 wireless era.
 

Wireless Communications Engineering programme has two study options: Radio Access and Networks, and RF Engineering.

Radio Access and Networks concentrates on designing and applying radio access technologies both at physical layer and at network layer for 5G, IoT, and future mobile system generations.

RF Engineering focuses on essential radio system components and provides knowledge on the design of integrated RF and DSP circuits for mobile handsets, base stations, 5G devices, IoT applications, and smart and energy efficient sensors.

Students can select the preferred study option. In selection process the student’s preference, the field of his/her bachelor's studies and the possible interview matter in confirmation of the study option.
 

Students applying for the Wireless Communications Engineering programme must possess an applicable bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: communications engineering, electronics & electrical engineering, or computer engineering.

The applicant also needs to meet the minimum requirements for English language skills of the University of Oulu.

Guidelines on how to apply available at https://www.oulu.fi/en/apply/how-apply?utm_source=THE&utm_medium=guidel…
 

Possible career outcomes of the graduates include, but are not limited to: Chief Engineer, Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Project Manager, Radio Network Designer, Research Engineer, RF Engineer, Sales Engineer, System Engineer, Test Engineer.