Double Degree in Automation Engineering, Bachelor

Study in two countries. Graduate with two degrees.

SEAMK’s Bachelor-level double degree programme in Automation Engineering offers you a unique opportunity to complete two bachelor’s degrees simultaneously – one from SEAMK and one from a trusted international partner university. By studying part of your degree abroad, you gain valuable international experience, intercultural competence, and strong professional skills for a global career.

The double degree enables you to combine high-quality education with meaningful international exposure – preparing you for today’s global labour market.

All double degree studies are based on active double degree agreements between SEAMK and double degree partner institutions.
In the field of engineering, SEAMK has a double degree agreement with a partner university in Germany. See the list of all double degree partner institutions on the International partner universities webpage.(Opens in a new window)

The following students can apply to the programme:

  • SEAMK degree students registered in a Bachelor programme in the field of Automation Engineering.
    Those who are interested in a double degree must first discuss the matter with the Head of Programme and the Study Counsellor.
    After double degree eligibility approval by their own degree programme, students can contact SEAMK International Education Services for further information about the double degree requirements, partner universities and the application process.
  • Students enrolled at a double degree partner university of SEAMK. Before applying for the double degree at SEAMK, the student must first be eligible and approved for the double degree studies by their home institution. The English language skills of students should be at least on level B2 on the European language scale.

The bachelor double degree (DD) programme requires one academic year of studies at the double degree partner institution. The structure of curricula and the content of teaching  have been compared between the two institutions and the academic achievements are acknowledged to agreed extent. The courses a student needs to complete are defined in a personal study plan called Learning Agreement.

The  double degree includes 30 ECTS of practical training. The bachelor thesis has to be written in English, under the supervision and evaluation of the two collaborating institutions.

A simplified example of what the bachelor double degree studies in the field of engineering include:

  • One academic year of studies at the host institution
  • 30 ECTS of practical training
  • Bachelor thesis written in English
  • Maturity test

A student will first graduate from their home institution and after that from the host institution.
Each institution will check that their all their degree requirements are met before awarding the degree certificate.

Double degree studies at SEAMK for incoming DD partner university students

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK) offers a unique opportunity for double degree studies in the field of Automation Engineering. SEAMK’s technical education is ranked among top 3 in student satisfaction in Finland for several years in a row, thanks to the professional staff and state-of-the-art laboratories. All courses in the Automation Engineering programme are taught in English.

Our engineering students have one of the highest employment percentages in Finland, and our learning environment is seamlessly connected with the local industry.

Automation engineers have a world of career opportunities. SEAMK graduates 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.

Course Offering at SEAMK

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COURSE SELECTION:

The academic year of SEAMK is divided into five (5) periods, with designated start and end dates. In the Double Degree Programme in Automation Engineering, for each period, a student is recommended to choose courses for their Learning Agreement either from course list option A or course list option B.
Option A course list is the same as in the exchange programme “Professional Studies in Technology” and studied together also with the third year Automation Engineering degree students of SEAMK, while option B courses are studied together with the second year Automation Engineering degree students of SEAMK.
The option choice (A or B) can be different for each period, for example courses could be chosen from course list option B during the first period, then from list option A during second period, option A during third period, and so on. If courses are chosen and followed from only one course list option (either A or B) during each period, then the lesson timetables will not overlap during the studies at SEAMK. If a student needs more courses, which overlap between the options, then they will also overlap in lesson timetables – this is possible to do if necessary, but also requires more work and schedule modification from both the student and the involved lecturers. It is important to follow the course requirements of the home institution for the completion of the double degree. You can stay in touch with the contact persons listed on this page in case of questions.

In total, each semester should include about 30 ECTS, or 60 ECTS per academic year, or as defined by the sending DD partner institution.
Please note that changes to the course selection during the academic year at SEAMK can only be made with justified academic reasons, and must always be approved by both the sending and the receiving institution, to ensure completion of the DD.

For the period 1, please choose courses from option A or option B for avoiding overlapping lesson timetabels.

OPTION A
AE00CM61 Design of Electrical and Automation System(Opens in a new window), 4 ECTS
AE00CM66 Control Engineering, 3 ECTS
AE00CM70 Network Programming, 3 ECTS
AE00CM79 Object-oriented Programming, 4 ECTS
AE00CM80 User Interface Design, 3 ECTS

OPTION B
AE00CM49 Wave Motion and Modern Physics, 3 ECTS
AE00CM51 Sensor Technology, 3 ECTS
AE00CM52 Programmable Logic Controllers, 3 ECTS
AE00CM76 Software Engineering, 3 ECTS
AE00CM87 3D-CAD, 3 ECTS

 

For the period 2, please choose courses from option A or option B for avoiding overlapping lesson timetabels.

OPTION A
8M00EA49 Robotics, 4 ECTS
AE00CM63 Safety in Electrical Installation, 2 ECTS
AE00CM68 Components of Control Systems, 3 ECTS
AE00CM72 Cloud Computing, 3 ECTS
AE00CM78 Server-side Programming, 3 ECTS
AE00CM93 Machine Automation 2, 4 ECTS

OPTION B
AE00CM44 Differential and Integral Calculus, 3 ECTS
AE00CM69 Databases, 3 ECTS
AE00CM77 Client-side Programming, 3 ECTS
AE00CM84 Machine Automation 1, 4 ECTS
XX00DM11 Basics of Entrepreneurship, 3 ECTS

 

For the period 3, please choose courses from option A or option B for avoiding overlapping lesson timetabels.

OPTION A
AE00CM62 Laboratory Assignments in Control Systems, 3 ECTS
AE00CM71 Basics of Industrial Internet of Things, 3 ECTS
AE00CM83 Embedded Systems, 4 ECTS
AE00CM94 Laboratory Assignments in Automation 2, 4 ECTS
AE00DT66 Project Work, 2-10 ECTS depending on the extent of the project

OPTION B
AE00CM74 Data Structures and Algorithms, 4 ECTS
AE00CM75 Virtual Environments, 3 ECTS
AE00CM85 Laboratory Assignments in Automation 1, 4 ECTS
AE00DM32 Basics of Programming 2, 4 ECTS

For the period 4, please choose courses from option A or option B for avoiding overlapping lesson timetabels.

OPTION A
AE00CM60 Production Management
AE00CM64 Electric Drives
AE00CM67 Hydraulics and Pneumatics
AE00CM73 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

OPTION B
AE00CM45 Automation Technology Mathematics, 4 ECTS
AE00CM48 Physics Laboratory Works, 3 ECTS
AE00CM65 Measuring Technology and Instrumentation, 3 ECTS
AE00CM82 Laboratory Assignments in Electronics, 3 ECTS
AE00CM91 C++ Programming, 3 ECTS
YPOE2C3 Introduction to Project Work, 3 ECTS

Languages and communication

In addition to the automation engineering courses listed above, an incoming student can also choose a few language and communication courses as listed below.

The timetables of these Language and Communication courses follow the timetables of course options A during the periods 1, 2 and 3. This means that if a student chooses Automation Engineering courses from course option list A during periods 1, 2 and 3, then the Language and Communication lesson timetables should not overlap with the Automation Engineering course lessons.

  • KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS (lessons take place during periods 1 and 2 or alternatively during period 4, please choose the course only once in your Learning Agreement)
  • LT00DB97 Intercultural Communication, 3 ECTS (lessons take place during periods 1 and 2 or alternatively during period 4, please choose the course only once in your Learning Agreement)
  • AE00CW65-3006 Professional English, 3 ECTS (lessons take place during period 3)