Department of Information and Communications Engineering

Research based on excellent cooperation

The department of Information and Communications Engineering has strong competence in ICT. Our research and teaching span from ICT technology to core electrical engineering and its basic phenomena. Department carries out research in the following areas: Human-centric TechnologyCommunications and Networked System and Fundamentals of Information and Communications Engineering.

Our research and research groups

The department carries out research in the areas of Fundamentals of Information and Communications Engineering, Human-centric Technology and Communications and Networked Systems.

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Research facilities

Discover the infrastructure the Department of Information and Communications Engineering offers its researchers and students

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High-quality education for topical fields

The Department of Information and Communications Engineering provides education on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels. Our master's education is focused on the four majors of the Computer, Communication and Information Sciences programme. All our master's degree programmes are international and taught in English.

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Awards and Recognition, University Published:

The School of Electrical Engineering celebrated 2025 achievements

On Friday, December 19, 2025, the staff of the School of Electrical Engineering gathered to celebrate the most significant achievements of the year in the fields of teaching, research, and impact. After the celebrations, everyone enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch.
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Research & Art Published:

Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling

The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University.
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Press releases, Research & Art Published:

New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup

Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s.
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Studies Published:

Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate

Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him to Aalto and beyond

Get to know us

On this page, you can find the contact information of the Head of Department, professors, lecturers and communications services.

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Where to find us?

We operate in many different buildings around the Otaniemi campus.

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