Department of Computer Science

The application period for master's programmes runs from 1 December 2020.

Computer Science doctoral student Johanna Ylipulli, photo: Matti Ahlgren/Aalto University

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Nitin Sawhney standing outdoors with his bike, green grass and trees on the background

Research & Art Published: 26.11.2020

Nitin Sawhney receives an Academy of Finland grant for analyzing and reconstructing crisis narratives

Professor Sawhney hopes that his collaborative research will offer insights into how crisis narratives emerge in society during the global pandemic

Student Ekaterina Shmeleva from School of Science standing at Otaniemi campus / photo Aalto University, Matti Ahlgren

Studies Published: 20.10.2020

‘I’m happy I didn’t go anywhere else’ – HAIC scholars very satisfied with their studies at Aalto

As top applicants, Rina Shmeleva and Parinaz Avaznejad received scholarships for their master’s studies and now they share their study experiences

Two white-face sakis sitting on a tree branch and grooming in Korkeasaari Zoo

Press releases Published: 7.10.2020

Scientists develop a sound device to allow monkeys living in a Finnish zoo to play sounds and music

The use of sounds is a promising way to improve the life and wellbeing of animals living in captivity

Kuvituskuva, jossa nukkuu mustahiuksinen nainen kännykkä vierellään yöpöydällä

Press releases Published: 2.7.2020

Sleep apnea is a threat for public health - students developed an application that recognizes its signs at home

The app is currently being tested, and its usability and reliability will be improved based on test users' feedback

Research & Art, Studies Published: 22.5.2019

How to tackle scarce data and high dimensionality in machine learning? Juho Piironen brings novel techniques to predictive modeling

Doctoral candidate, MSc Juho Piironen, studied Bayesian statistical inference in supervised learning problems and proposed novel techniques to account for uncertainty and computational cost in predictive model construction and feature selection.

CBCT scan showing the location of the mandibular canals in the lower jaw

Cooperation Published: 2.11.2020

University collaboration brings a scope of new possibilities for Planmeca’s business

FCAI, Planmeca and Tampere University Hospital have developed an artificial intelligence method that helps, for example, with the placement of teeth implants.

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Professor Arno Solin holding lecture on Machine Learning in Aalto University

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Lectures and seminars 30.11.2020 9:00 – 10:00 (recurring)

Machine Learning Coffee Seminar

Weekly seminars organized by Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI)

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Laptop computer keyboard detail / photo: Aalto University, Matti Ahlgren

Lectures and seminars 2.12.2020 14:15 – 15:00 (recurring)

Aalto CS Theory Seminar

Weekly series of talks on a broad scope of Computer Science theory.

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Dissertations 4.12.2020 17:00 – 21:00

Defence of doctoral thesis in the field of computer science, MSc Julia Bopp

Emotional Experience with Digital Games: The Appeal and Downstream Effects

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Lectures and seminars 7.12.2020 9:00 – 10:00 (recurring)

Machine Learning Coffee Seminar

Weekly seminars organized by Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI)

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About the department

World-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society. The work combines fundamental research with innovative applications.

Computer Science building / Tietotekniikan talo / photo Aalto University, Matti Ahlgren

PML Research Group in Department of Computer Science

Education

Education in modern Computer Science on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels. Computer Science in Aalto University is more than just coding.

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Research

In all the research areas we embrace theory and applications, enabling high impact scientific discovery as well as socially relevant applications.

Research in Computer Science

Doctoral Programme in Science

Research and Learning Infrastructures

Computer Science at Aalto University is more than just coding. Here are stories from our computer scientists.

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Master's student Emmi Krantz standing outside / Aalto University School of Science, Department of Computer Science

Studies Published: 6.10.2020

Besides coders, computer science needs professionals interested in humans

Master student of Software and Service Engineering, Emmi Kranz wants to approach technology from a human perspective

Nainen seisoo ja katsoo sivulle hymyillen kädet puuskassa. Hänellä on päällään musta paita ja sininen huivi ja aurinko värjää taustaa vaaleaksi.

Research & Art Published: 22.9.2020

Maarit Käpylä turned her childhood hobbies into a living

As a child, Maarit Käpylä was interested in the stars and coding, and now she researches the activity of the sun, which could not be done without computer science

Nikolai Denissov at Otaniemi campus photo Matti Ahlgren Aalto University

Studies Published: 8.9.2020

By studying software and service engineering, you will learn truly useful skills

Nikolai Denissov jumped out of his comfort zone, moved to Finland to study software engineering, and now he wants to stay for good

Anna Cichonska by the sea photo Matti Ahlgren Aalto University

Research & Art Published: 25.8.2020

Anna Cichonska uses data science to develop better healthcare

Dr. Cichonska has received two awards for her dissertation and now she helps develop preventive medicine using data science

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*ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019, Computer Science & Engineering and U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2020.

Computer Science is ranked ninth in Europe by Shanghai 2019 Ranking — ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019

Computer Science in Aalto University is ranked first in northern countries by NTU 2019 Ranking — National Taiwan University ranking 2019

FITech Network University

Study ICT courses for free alongside work. A large selection of courses is available both at beginner level and for experienced ICT professionals.

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Tietotekniikan talo, Computer Science Building

Address: Konemiehentie 2. The Computer Science building is mainly used for IT and electrical engineering teaching and research.

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FCAI is a nation-wide competence center for Artificial Intelligence in Finland, initiated by Aalto University, University of Helsinki, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

HIIT is a joint research institute of Aalto University and the University of Helsinki for basic and applied research on information technology.

Collaborative doctoral education network hosted jointly by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki.

Strategic initiative set up by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki to ensure excellence in information security research and education.

Department of Computer Science at Aalto University is a member of Informatics Europe

Published: 4.4.2018
Updated: 27.11.2020

Department of Computer Science

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Nitin Sawhney receives an Academy of Finland grant for analyzing and reconstructing crisis narratives

‘I’m happy I didn’t go anywhere else’ – HAIC scholars very satisfied with their studies at Aalto

Scientists develop a sound device to allow monkeys living in a Finnish zoo to play sounds and music

Sleep apnea is a threat for public health - students developed an application that recognizes its signs at home

How to tackle scarce data and high dimensionality in machine learning? Juho Piironen brings novel techniques to predictive modeling

University collaboration brings a scope of new possibilities for Planmeca’s business

Faculty members

Open positions

Follow Computer Science research in Aalto University

Events

Machine Learning Coffee Seminar

Aalto CS Theory Seminar

Defence of doctoral thesis in the field of computer science, MSc Julia Bopp

Machine Learning Coffee Seminar

About the department

Education

Research

Humans of Computer Science

Besides coders, computer science needs professionals interested in humans

Maarit Käpylä turned her childhood hobbies into a living

By studying software and service engineering, you will learn truly useful skills

Anna Cichonska uses data science to develop better healthcare

FITech Network University

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Computer Science building

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Department of Computer Science

Studies in the computer science field?

Current

Follow Computer Science research in Aalto University

Events

About the department

Education

Research

Humans of Computer Science

FITech Network University

Where to find us

Related Units

Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI

Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT

Helsinki Doctoral Education Network in Information and Communications Technology HICT

Helsinki-Aalto Institute for Cybersecurity