There is particular demand for people familiar with data networks, electronic publishing and data network programming. Of the 15 student places available, one is reserved specifically for a Lappish-speaking student if there should be one among the applicants. Students of other universities are accepted as external students. Every year, 6-8 such students are selected on the basis of their combination of subjects and possible work experience. Three student places are for the Open University.
Tuition is in Finnish.
About half the course literature is in Finnish, the rest is in English. Because discussions and associated assignments are a vital part of lectures, active participation in lectures is considered important. The unit does not arrange external studies, but only seminars and exercises are compulsory, and lectures can be substituted with summaries and essays and home exams. Basic and minor subjects in Information Studies comprise 40 credits, advanced studies 20 credits, and the thesis 20 credits. There are two set-book exams.