Department of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
We are an internationally-oriented community and home to world-class research in modern computer science, combining research on foundations and innovative applications.
With over 40 professors and more than 400 employees it is the largest department at Aalto University and the largest Computer Science unit in Finland. It is routinely ranked as a leading unit in the Nordic countries and among the top 10 in Europe.
News
Supercomputer simulations provide a better picture of the Sun’s magnetic field
The new findings challenge the conventional understanding of solar dynamics and could improve predictions of solar weather in the future
Leila Arstila: As a recent graduate, I have a whole world ahead of me
'We could learn to listen to ourselves and be kinder to ourselves. After burning out, it's really hard to climb back up. It would be easier to stop before the fall.'
Lassi Haaranen appointed as Vice Head of Diversity at the Department of Computer Science
‘These issues are crucial for the wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff,’ says Lassi Haaranen
Ask a scientist: How will AI affect creativity?
The impact of creative AI is unfolding before our eyes, yet we struggle to understand it. It’s the perfect time to ask researchers what they see and think.
Blind trust in enhancement technologies encourages risk-taking even if the tech is a sham
A placebo effect can make users overconfident when they think tech is helping them
One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Study reveals that some coping strategies only make the problem worseEvents
Data Management Plans: Online workshop for early-career researchers, Oct 4, 2023
Learn about DMPs with Information Specialist Lucie Hradecká and Staff Scientist & Data Agent Dr. Enrico Glerean.
Aalto Data Agents weekly zoom support hour
A weekly zoom room to come and ask us anything about research data and open science: data management, data storage, data analysis, data sharing, reproducibility, responsible conduct of research, data privacy, ethics.
Data Management Plans: On-site workshop for early-career researchers, Oct 5, 2023
Learn about DMPs with Information Specialist Lucie Hradecká and Staff Scientist & Data Agent Dr. Enrico Glerean.
Creative Technologies
The theme of the next seminar is AI for Games.Study computer science
Study at Aalto
Do you want to study in the Nordics in Finland? At Aalto University science and art meet technology and business. We believe in the power of curiosity and encourage our students to explore the unknown as well as to learn and do things in a whole new way.
Education
Computer Science education on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels.
'In our field, it would require quite a bit of effort to graduate unemployed'
Sami Nieminen graduated as a Master of Science in Technology in the summer of 2022, majoring in human-computer interaction.
Information Networks student An Cong encourages women to choose tech: 'Come to Aalto campus and see for yourself why this is a wonderful place to study'
When Cong was still in high school, she contemplated becoming a doctor or getting a business degree. During her senior year she made up her mind to study technology at Aalto University. She confirms that it was a marvellous decision.
Work with us
Open positions
Looking for a job at Aalto University? See our open positions.
Living in Finland
Finland is a great place to live in.
Humans of Computer Science
Computer Science at Aalto University is more than just coding. Here are stories from our computer scientists.
Everyday choices: Russell Lai, what do swordsmanship and cryptography have in common?
Assistant Professor Russell Lai wields mathematical symbols and German longswords.
‘If you study data science, you won’t limit your choice of career in the future’
Before starting her Data Science studies at Aalto, Angeline Jayanegara obtained a diploma in fashion design. In the future, she would like to work as a Data Scientist in the fashion industry.
Sándor Kisfaludi-Bak asks the tough questions through computational geometry
Sándor Kisfaludi-Bak started as assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in January. He is looking forward to collaborative research and illuminating the beauty of computational geometry to students and colleagues alike.
Podcast: Kahvit näppikselle
Finnish language podcast about how computer science is involved in basically everything.
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Computer Science building
Konemiehentie 2
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Related units
Department of Computer Science participates in collaborative research units and platforms. We work in close collaboration with University of Helsinki and VTT.
Helsinki-Aalto Institute for Cybersecurity HAIC (external link)
Excellence in information security research and education.
Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI (external link)
International research hub of AI
Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT (external link)
Collaborative institute for research on information technology.
Helsinki Doctoral Education Network in Information and Communications Technology HICT (external link)
Aalto University and University of Helsinki.
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