Information and Communications Engineering
Studies
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Bachelor's Programmes
We contribute to teaching in the three different bachelor majors:
- Digital Systems and Design (in English)
- Information technology (in Finnish)
- Engineering Psychology (in Finnish).
Master's Programmes
The Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences (CCIS) offers both broad and focused majors. It is the largest IT programme in Finland both in number of students and size of the faculty!
The programme provides also an excellent basis for doctoral studies. Many successful students work first as research assistants, then complete their Master's thesis at the department, and later continue as doctoral students.
Acoustics and Audio Technology - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, Master of Science (Technology)
The major in Acoustics and Audio Technology equips students with a fundamental understanding of human hearing, audio perception, and physics of sound. The skills they acquire enable, for example, reducing noise pollution, planning harmonic environments and designing coherent sound experiences.
![Three Aalto University students working in a acoustics laboratory](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_6_567w_354h_n/public/2020-07/Aalto_ELEC_Acoustics_marketing_photos_3-6-2020_photo_Mikko_Raskinen_025.jpg?h=41f55a5b&itok=lWVYmH_m)
Communications Engineering - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, Master of Science (Technology)
In our digitally revolutionised world, the ability to develop, build, and maintain networks is in greater demand than ever before.
![Two Aalto University students working on a laptop together / photo by Unto Rautio](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_6_567w_354h_n/public/2018-09/unto_rautio_aalto_0562_original_1400x550.jpg?h=97796a80&itok=nzSkMtX2)
Signal Processing and Data Science - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, Master of Science (Technology)
In the Signal Processing and Data Science major, you will learn to extract useful information, discover patterns, and make predictions from large amounts of signal or data. You get to apply your knowledge to the physical world – making devices, systems and entities smarter and more environmentally friendly.
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Speech and Language Technology - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, Master of Science (Technology)
Aalto University’s Speech and Language Technology major benefits from leading research in machine learning and speech technology, with researchers actively involved in teaching. Graduates of the programme are well-equipped to launch their careers in the fast-growing field.
![Students working together on a project](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_6_567w_354h_n/public/2022-09/_OE_4723-2-cropped.jpg?h=396230bd&itok=SIVMaHiC)
Human-Computer Interaction - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, Master of Science (Technology)
By creating user-friendly next-generation computing products, HCI experts help society make the most out of revolutionary technologies.
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Communications and Data Science, Master of Science (Technology)
The Communications and Data Science Double Degree Programme covers a range of timely, industry topics relevant to modern fields of engineering. Communications and Data Science is a two-year master's programme, with student mobility between Aalto University, Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management at Université Grenoble Alpes, or Técnico Lisboa at Universidade de Lisboa.
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Become a doctoral researcher at the School of Electrical Engineering
Doctoral education will prepare you for the most demanding expert positions in your field in the academia, companies and public administration. Start here if you’re interested in doctoral studies!
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Applying to Aalto University
The application period for bachelor's programmes in English is 3–17 January 2024 for studies starting in autumn 2024.
The admissions to the two-year master’s programmes at Aalto University are organised once a year.
The application period for studies beginning in the autumn of 2024 runs from 30 November 2023 to 2 January 2024.
Find out what is required of applicants and what can our doctoral studies offer!
Get to know our students and alumni
Communications Engineering student Bhavya Omkarappa found her dream job at Ericsson
Bhavya Omkarappa thinks courses in Aalto University are very effective in simulating real working life scenarios
![Bhavya Omkarappa / Aalto University / School of Electrical Engineering / Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences - Communications Engineering](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-05/bhavya-omkarappa.jpg?h=62522952&itok=Wa2A31Tt)
Student Eeli Susan: Signal Processing and Data Science is a perfect blend of theoretical and practical courses
'Strong theoretical background with plenty of practical course project experience is exactly the type of experience that many companies are looking for,' says Eeli Susan.
![Student Eeli Susan](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2022-06/Image%20from%20iOS.jpg?h=61cc81ca&itok=LGmurfRa)
Student Niina Tapanainen: I study technology because I want to improve people's lives
During her bachelor's studies, Niina selected information technology as her major. She is encouraging people to be open-minded about combining technology and the humanities.
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Student Niki Aarnio: The Communications Engineering study option combines commercial and technical expertise
Niki Aarnio has especially liked the internationality and concrete nature of his studies
![Communications Engineering student Niki Aarnio in the winter.](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-04/niki-aarnio-elec.jpg?h=0d2d44cb&itok=SXlPqwRG)
Student Janne Pietilä: Studies in acoustics have also provided new perspectives on musical interests
According to Janne Pietilä, the employment prospects in acoustics and audio technology are good, as experts are needed in virtual reality production as well as in construction
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Language technology combines alumna Tiina Lindh-Knuutila's interests
According to Tiina Lindh-Knuutila, language technology and machine learning offer enormous opportunities for many kinds of people.
![Tiina Lindh-Knuutila](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2021-09/Tiina_Lindh-Knuutila1.jpg?h=1c3d4b9b&itok=ZE-Yotnl)
Alumnus Craig Rollo has the music enthusiastic’s dream job
Because Craig Rollo wanted a job related to music, studying Acoustics and Audio Technology was the perfect choice for him
![Craig Rollo / Aalto University alumni/ Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences - Acoustics and Audio Technology](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-08/Craig-Rollo_AT.jpg?h=4c6ac066&itok=aiiIAnKU)
Alumna Laura McLeod: In Aalto, you have the freedom to explore and learn new skills
Acoustics and Audio Technology major gave Laura McLeod the opportunity to combine her two fields of passion: music and physics
![Aalto University / A girl sitting on sand with sunglasses on / Laura McLeod](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2019-10/laura.jpg?h=0470cc3e&itok=7bS1dBlg)
Lots of modelling and freedom to explore – summer job in the Acoustics Lab
How could you listen to only one sound in a noisy room? How does your voice change when you shout into the wind? Michael McCrea and Rapolas Daugintis, the summer workers at the Acoustics Lab, are looking for answers to these questions
![Aalto University/The Acoustics Lab/Michael McCrea and Rapolas Daugintis/image: Ira Matilainen](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-08/Akustiikan-labra-Rapolas-Daugintis-Michael-McCrea_0.jpg?h=40cd845a&itok=4oAU8_Ea)
Aini Putkonen: 'The life of a doctoral student is very versatile'
Doctoral student Aini Putkonen thinks that the doctoral degree prepares students well for both academia and industry.
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