Master of Science (Technology, Architecture or Landscape Architecture)
The master's degrees granted by Aalto University in the field of science and technology are:
- Master of Science (Technology)
- Master of Science (Architecture)
- Master of Science (Landscape Architecture)
The degrees require studies to the extent of 120 credits (ECTS), including a 30-credit thesis. The education of the degree programmes is organised so as to allow students to earn approximately 60 credits in one academic year and to earn a master's degree in two years.
The 2012 admissions in brief:
- The application period for the academic year 2012-2013 (starting in September 2012) runs from 2 January to 15 February 2012
- All required documents must be received by the Admission Services no later than 29 February 2012.
- The eligible applications are evaluated by the programme staff during March and April.
- Applicants who have sent incomplete applications or whose application is not eligible are informed of it in March.
- The admission result is released on 27 April 2012 at the earliest.
The Erasmus Mundus, Nordic Master and other international cooperation programmes have their own admission procedures and schedules. For more information, please see Admissions to Double degrees, joint programmes and cross-disciplinary studies or the Programmes page
Master's Programmes
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Bioinformatics (MBI)
MBI programme offers a unique combination of bioinformatics, methodological sciences, biosciences and medicine.
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Bioproduct Technology
The most important objective of the programme is to train professionals who can utilize biomass in an economically and ecologically sustainable manner and.
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Brain and Mind
This new programme emphasizes
multidisciplinary understanding of mind from various perspectives, such as
neuroscience, computational analysis and modelling, psychology, sociology,
physics, and culture.
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Communications Ecosystem
Programme in Communications Ecosystem covers areas ranging from technology to the business aspects of communications networks and services.
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Communications Engineering
Programme in Communications Engineering focuses on the development of communications systems for the wireless and wired networks of
the future.
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Creative Sustainability
The main aim of the programme is to develop competences and skills in the areas of project management, design, cross-disciplinary operations and activities, systematic sustainable design and sustainable business.
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Electrical Engineering
The programme provides the most up to date knowledge of electrical engineering research and business.
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Foundations of Advanced Computing
The programme provides the students with fundamental conceptual tools for the modelling, design, and analysis of advanced computing systems.
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Geoinformatics
Programme in Geoinformatics is technically and mathematically oriented and focuses mainly on spatial analysis and modelling methods.
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International Design Business Management
The IDBM program aims to train skilled professionals for key roles in global design business.
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Machine Learning and Data Mining (Macadamia)
Macadamia programme gives students fundamental expertise in some of the hottest topics in modern computational data analysis and data mining.
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Managing Spatial Change
Programme strives to enhance integration between housing, spatial planning, land use, transportation, industry and ecology.
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Mechanical Engineering
During programme students will receive technological education of the highest international standard in product development, mechanics of materials, digital design and manufacturing, mechatronics or innovative structural design.
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Micro- and Nanotechnology
This programme focuses on the technologies involved in the miniaturisation of electronic and optical devices.
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Mobile Computing - Services and Security
The courses in the programme address network applications, services, information security, and mobile networking from several aspects.
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Physics of Advanced Materials
The programme provides students with a strong education in the physics of materials from the viewpoint of present-day research with emphasis on either theoretical/computational or experimental aspects.
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Process Systems Engineering (PSE)
The studies in the Programme cover process control and automation, chemical engineering and plant design as well as computer science and industrial chemistry.
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Radio Science and Engineering
Programme in Radio Science and Engineering covers topics in radio science, electromagnetism, space technology, and circuit theory.
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Real Estate Investment and Finance
Programme strives to provide a Master’s degree of international standards and quality that give the students the required knowledge to work both in the fields of property market and financial intermediation.
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Service Design and Engineering
Enabling global information technology engineering, innovation and management.
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Service Management and Engineering
Programme provides students with the knowledge and skills required to become successful managers, developers, and buyers of services in a business-to-business context.
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Strategy
The goal of the programme is to train and develop experts in strategy, apt to thrive in today’s constantly changing and increasingly complex business environment.
Nordic Master's Programmes
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Applied and Engineering Mathematics
This double degree programme introduces you to the study of mathematics and problem solving in two Nordic universities.
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Innovative and Sustainable Energy Engineering
The purpose of the programme is to provide state-of-the-art education in the fields of conventional and renewable energy sources.
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Maritime Engineering
The program is based on the expertise of the participating universities within naval architecture, offshore engineering and maritime engineering.
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Sustainable Urban Transitions
The Nordic Master Programme in Sustainable Urban Transitions (NMP SUT) provides integrated knowledge development and capacity building to young professionals in the field sustainable urban transitions.
Erasmus Mundus Programmes
EIT ICT Labs Master School
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ICT Innovation
This new double degree programme binds together solid technical courses in computer science and software engineering and business development skills.
Contact information
Aalto University Admission Services
- admissions [at] aalto [dot] fi