Student Guide

Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences

For Aalto students
This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for all the majors of the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the links at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences (CCIS) merges all the ICT related education in Aalto University under 9 majors. Programme is jointly organized by the School of Science (SCI) and the School of Electrical Engineering (ELEC), and coordinated by the School of Science.

The programme majors are the following:

  • Acoustics and Audio Technology (ELEC, SCI)
  • Communications Engineering (ELEC)
  • Computer Science (SCI)
  • Game Design and Development (SCI, ARTS)
  • Human-Computer Interaction (ELEC, SCI)
  • Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (SCI)
  • Signal Processing and Data Science (ELEC)
  • Software Engineering (SCI)
  • Speech and Language Technology (ELEC)

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Continuing studies in CCIS progamme: Instructions for Bachelor students at Aalto University

Here you can find information how to continue your studies in this Master's programme.

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Changing your master’s programme in the School of Science

If you are a student of School of Science and want to change your master’s programme, first check whether you meet the criteria for starting studies in the programme. The criteria for transferring to the programme must be met in bachelor's degree.

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Acoustics and Audio Technology, 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.

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Communications Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

In our digitally revolutionised world, the ability to develop, build, and maintain networks is in greater demand than ever before.

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Computer Science, Master of Science (Technology)

The major Computer Science invites you to shape the future of computing through leading-edge research.

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Game Design and Development, Master of Science (Technology)

A unique mix of artistic and technical aspects in game design and development, grounded in Nordic game dev culture and the latest research.

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Human-Computer Interaction, Master of Science (Technology)

The Human-Computer Interaction major teaches you how to improve the use of technology with the latest innovations and human-centred design.

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Opiskelijoita Tietotekniikan talolla. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren.

Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Master of Science (Technology)

AI is transforming the world at a rapid pace. The data-intensive major in Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence provides its graduates with knowledge to stay on top of the AI revolution, and tools to deal with some of the most challenging problems of the 21st century. Be it finding new solutions to tackle climate change or better understanding the causes of epidemics, this field has an integral part to play.

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Signal Processing and Data Science, 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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Software Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Programvaruutveckling är mer än bara programmering – lär dig att utveckla och hantera den komplexa programvara som driver företag och samhälle i AI-tidsåldern.

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Speech and Language Technology, 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.

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Tuition fees 

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme:

  • Study right started on or before 1 August 2024: 15,000 EUR / academic year
  • Study right started on or after 1 August 2025: 17,000 EUR / academic year

For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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