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Did you know that there are no tuition fees in most Finnish universities? And this also applies to foreign students, no matter which country they come from?
I suppose that this is a big asset for students from developing countries, especially that education is highly valued in Finland, and the high standard of education forms one of the corner-stones of the Finnish national strategy.

The e-Taalim team reviewed some programmes of one of the most renowned technical universities in Finland, Tampere University of Technology (TUT).

TUT offers eight interesting international Master’s degree programmes. The programmes are aimed at students who have excellent English language skills combined with a university-level Bachelor of Science degree from a relevant field of engineering with a good GPA. The duration of each programme is approximately two years and the language of instruction is English.

The programmes offered are as follows:

* MSc Programme in Architecture: The two-year Master’s programme in architecture offers top quality education in architecture. The programme is taught entirely in English and it starts in late August/ early September each year, beginning in 2010.
* MSc Programme in Biomedical Engineering: The Programme offers students a high quality education and challenging classes. The education combined with the research prepares students for flexible professional career opportunities in versatile and challenging field of Biomedical Engineering. You can choose between several majors and minors, and you are able to select courses that meet your interests.
* MSc Programme in Business and Technology: It offers a wide variety of perspectives on management and leadership in an international, technology-driven business environment. The programme emphasizes managing long-term customer-supplier relationships in an international business-to-business environment.
* MSc Programme in Information Technology: This programme in Information Technology is highly respected, and graduates from this degree programme are among those who can most easily find employment in the field of technology. The degree programme features various areas of specialisation, and it is the first and biggest international Master’s degree programme in its field in Finland.
* MSc Programme in Machine Automation: The two-year programme is designed for Bachelors of Science acquiring comprehensive engineering skills for automation and mechatronics. The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science in Technology and after completed it the student is eligible to directly apply for doctoral degree programmes.
* MSc Programme in Materials Science: It offers multidisciplinary and flexible study opportunities of a high standard and quality. It operates in an internationally-oriented and innovative study and research environment, preparing the students for flexible professional and academic career opportunities both in Finland and abroad. The completion of Masters Program including the thesis work takes 2 to 3 years.
* MSc Programme in Radio Frequency Electronics: The purpose of this two-year program is to prepare the student for employment in the field of radio frequency (RF) electronics engineering. RF electronics is a hardware-oriented subject and it includes, for instance, analog electronics, transmission lines, and antennas. Moreover, the subject requires analytical and systematic problem solving skills. Skills of RF engineering are needed, for example, in research and development related to wireless or radio communication, global positioning, radio frequency identification (RFID), short range radio control, automotive radar, space technology, plus industrial, medical and scientific applications.
* MSc Programme in Science and Bioengineering: The International Master’s Degree Programme in Science and Bioengineering offers qualified students an international study environment to learn nanotechnology and modern biotechnologies in English in a two-year degree programme.