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Programmes offered

Below you will find a list of the Master's programmes instructed in English and the master level major subjects available in the field of science, engineering and technology at Aalto University in 2012. The languages of instruction are also included in the list. Furthermore, the list contains information about additional documents the programmes request from applicants in addition to the documents required.

Master's Programmes instructed in English:

Degree Programmes (majority in Finnish, but some majors available partially in English):

The Master's programmes instructed in English are targeted especially at those international students who have a degree from a foreign university, as they are offered entirely in English.

The official language of the other major subjects is Finnish/Swedish. Some of them are offered in English as well. On these courses, the international students study together with Finnish students. All lectures may not be available in English, which means that the studies require a lot of independent reading and examinations.

**Language of Instruction:
FI: Finnish
SW: Swedish
EN: English

For further information, please see the web pages of the programmes.

*More information about GRE- and GMAT-tests. Aalto University raporting code is 7364

Master's Programmes in English

Intake 2012

LOI**

Additional Documents requested by the Programme

School of Chemical Technology

Master's Programme in Bioproduct Technology 15 EN

• School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation


• Copies of relevant work certificates

Master's Programme in Process Systems Engineering 15 EN

School of Engineering

 

Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability 17 EN A portfolio consisted of the applicant’s own works is mandatory for those applying for the M.Sc. Degree in Architecture. The portfolio should broadly present the candidate’s architectural and artistic skills and creativity. It should be in paper form, user friendly and preferably in A4 or A3 size.
M.Sc. Degree in Architecture
M.Sc. Degree in Technology
Master's Programme in Geoinformatics 10 EN

• School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.

• Academic letter of recommendation.

• Copies of relevant work certificates.

Master's Programme in Managing Spatial Change 20 EN

• School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.

• Academic letter of recommendation.

Land Economy
Urban Engineering
Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering  20 EN School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.
Master's Programme in Real Estate Investment and Finance 20 EN School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.

School of Electrical Engineering

Master's Programme in Communications Ecosystem 12 EN

• Recommendation letter (max 2). Ask an academic from your university to write a reference or recommendation in English on a separate sheet of paper. The letter should be written on the letterhead of your institution. If a letterhead is not available, a business card or the contact information of the referee in other format should be attached. Please make sure the referee signs and dates the reference. If an academic reference is not available, other references are considered as well.

• Other relevant certificates (employment certificates or certificates of other relevant activities, such as patents or publications). If you have work experience or other merits that could support your application, include copies of the certificates to your application. If you have publications, submit a copy of the publication or its abstract.

• Certificates and transcripts of other degrees. Provide your full educational history. If, in addition to your Bachelor’s Degree, you have completed or started to study towards another degree, provide an officially attested transcript and possible degree certificates. 

Master's Programme in Communications Engineering 40 EN
Radio Communications
Digital Signal Processing
Networking Technology
Master's Programme in Electrical Engineering 30 EN
Master's Programme in Micro- and Nanotechnology 15 EN
Master's Programme in Radio Science and Engineering 20 EN

School of Science

Master's Programme in Bioinformatics 7 EN

• School-leaving certificate (high school or upper secondary school) and its translation (if necessary) from those applicants who have not yet completed their first university degree (B.Sc.).

• At least one recommendation letter (academic references are preferred).

• Course descriptions of courses taken in the relevant subject areas.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications).

• GRE* is not compulsory for admission; however, high GRE scores are considered as merit. If you have taken GRE test, please provide a copy of your test results

• Please provide your full educational history in case you have completed or started a second degree after the Bachelor's degree ie. provide also the officially attested transcripts and possible degree certificates of that degree.

Master's Programme in Brain and Mind  15 EN • Degree certificate and/or an official transcript of records for studies that are referred to in the application, but are not included in the Bachelor's degree transcript.

• Course descriptions of the relevant courses taken in mathematics and physics and in the additional field(s).

• Motivation letter: Please focus on your motivation for wishing to undertake the studies of the Brain and Mind degree programme, rather than on personal achievements and aspirations. The letter is assessed for your reasons for applying; evidence of motivation for and understanding of the Brain and Mind area of study; the ability to present a reasoned case in English; and commitment to the subject, beyond the formal requirements of the degree programme.

• One academic recommendation letter.

• Copies of relevant certificates of other activities such as patents, publications, work certificates

• GRE test results (if  taken).
Master's Programme in Foundations of Advanced Computing 12 EN

• School-leaving certificate (high school or upper secondary school) and its translation (if necessary) from those applicants who have not yet completed their first university degree (B.Sc.).

• At least one recommendation letter (academic references are preferred).

• Course descriptions of courses taken in the relevant subject areas. To provide the course descriptions, please use the course description form available on the programme website.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications)

• GRE* is not compulsory for admission; however, high GRE scores are considered as merit. If you have taken GRE test, please provide a copy of your test results.

• Please provide your full educational history in case you have completed or started a second degree after the Bachelor's degree ie. provide also the officially attested transcripts and possible degree certificates of that degree.

Master's Programme in International Design Business Management

12

(+3 reserved for students from Tongji University)

EN

• Recommendation letter (at least one), an academic recommendation is preferred.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (relevant university-level non-degree studies, publications).

Master's Programme in Machine Learning and Data Mining 10 EN

• School-leaving certificate (high school or upper secondary school) and its translation (if necessary) from those applicants who have not yet completed their first university degree (B.Sc.).

• At least one recommendation letter (academic references are preferred).

• Course descriptions of courses taken in the relevant subject areas.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications).

• GRE* is not compulsory for admission; however, high GRE scores are considered as merit. If you have taken GRE test, please provide a copy of your test results.

• Please provide your full educational history in case you have completed or started a second degree after the Bachelor's degree ie. provide also the officially attested transcripts and possible degree certificate of that degree.

Master's Programme in Mobile Computing - Services and Security 20 EN

• School-leaving certificate (high school or upper secondary school) and its translation (if necessary) from those applicants who have not yet completed their first university degree (B.Sc.).

• At least one recommendation letter (academic references are preferred)

• Course descriptions of courses taken in the relevant subject areas. To provide the course descriptions, please use the course description form available on the programme website.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications).

• GRE is not compulsory for admission; however, high GRE scores are considered as merit. If you have taken GRE test, please provide a copy of your test results.

• Please provide your full educational history in case you have completed or started a second degree after the Bachelor's degree i.e. provide also the officially attested transcripts and possible degree certificates of that degree.

Master's Programme in Physics of Advanced Materials 10 EN

• Degree certificate and the official transcript of records for other university level studies that are not included in the Bachelor’s degree transcript.

• School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.

• An academic recommendation letter.

• Course descriptions of relevant courses.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications, GRE and GMAT results* etc).

Please note that the programme does not admit students with a degree from a university of applied sciences (Finnish AMK or equivalent).

Master's Programme in Service Design and Engineering 20 EN

• Motivation letter (included in the application form). The motivation letter should indicate:
a) your motivation to study in SDE as a full-time student and your commitment for potential internships and other relevant SDE activities
b) why you consider SDE curriculum to be the right choice for you future success
c) which track of the possible specialisation options (Software technology and engineering, Innovation & entrepreneurship, User experience design, Technology management, Enterprise information systems) would you select from the SDE curriculum as your specialisation/track and why.

• Recommendation letters (at least two).

• Course descriptions of courses taken in relevant subject areas.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates), awards/honours, professional certification or other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications).

• GMAT or GRE test* is not compulsory for admission; however, high GMAT or GRE scores are considered as highly valued merit. If you have taken a GMAT or GRE test, please provide a copy of your test results.
• Please provide your full educational history in case you have completed or started a second degree after the Bachelor's degree i.e. provide also the officially attested transcripts and possible degree certificates of that degree.

Master's Programme in Service Management and Engineering 12 EN

• Relevant Master’s Degree certificate (if available) (officially attested).

• Certificates of relevant university-level non-degree studies.

• Letter of recommendation (at least one). The recommendation by a person who has supervised you in either academic or employment capacity. The recommendation must be delivered in a sealed envelope. The recommendation should be specifically for the SeM master's programme.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities.

• GRE- or GMAT-test*.
The number of references or recommendations is not decisive but they complement the assessment of the applicant’s capabilities, motivation and dedication.

Master's Programme in Strategy 12 EN

• Relevant Master’s Degree certificate (if available) (officially attested).

• Certificates of relevant university-level non-degree studies.

• Letter of recommendation (at least one). The recommendation should be written by a person who has supervised you in either academic or employment capacity. . The recommendation must be delivered in a sealed envelope. The recommendation should be specifically addressed for the Master's Programme in Strategy.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities. In case you have work experience or other activities that could support your application, include copies of these documents to your application.

• Results of  GRE- or GMAT-test*
The number of references or recommendations is not decisive but they complement the assessment of the applicant’s capabilities, motivation and dedication.

 

Degree Programmes and Major Subjects

Intake 2012

LOI**

Additional Documents

School of Chemical Technology

Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Bioproduct Technology)
Biorefineries
Environmental Management
Fibre Products Technology
Renewable Materials Engineering
Degree Programme in Chemical Technology    FI  (available in English: Master's Programme in Process Systems Engineering)
Chemistry
Bioprocess Engineering and Food Engineering
Processes and Products
Degree Programme in Material Science and Engineering    FI The programme is not available in English.
Applied Materials Science
Materials Technology

School of Electrical Engineering

Degree Programme of Automation and Systems Technology    FI The programme is not available in English.
Information and Computer Systems in Automation
Intelligent Products
Signal Processing and Control Engineering in Industrial Automation
Degree Programme of Bioinformation Technology   3 FI  
Biotronics
Bioautomation
Biological Chemistry and Biomaterials
Bioengineering
Computational and Cognitive Biosciences EN, FI A copy of your upper secondary level examination certificate and of your upper secondary school leaving certificate or a copy of a vocational qualification certificate.
Degree Programme in Communications Engineering    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Communications Ecosystem, Master's Programme in Communications Engineering)
Acoustics and Audio Signal Processing
Communications Engineering
Data Networks
Mathematical Methods in Communications
Signal Processing
Degree Programme in Electronics and Electrical Engineering    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Electrical Engineering, Master's Programme in Micro and Nano Technology, Master's Programme in Radio Science and Engineering)
Acoustics and Audio Signal Processing
Bionics
Communications Applications
Computational Science
Electrical Drives
Electrical Systems
Electronics and Applications
Electrophysics
Optical Technology
Radio Science and Engineering
Signal Processing
Space Technology and Science

School of Engineering

Degree Programme in Architecture   15 EN, FI A portfolio consisted of the applicant’s own works is mandatory. The portfolio should widely present the candidate’s architectural and artistic skills and creativity. The evaluation emphasis lies mainly on design drawings and other illustration material. It should be in paper form, easy to handle and no bigger than A3 size.
Building Design
History and Theory of Architecture
Urban Planning and Design
Degree Programme in Energy Engineering and HVAC    FI The programme is not available in English.
Energy Technology
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Process and Environmental Technology SW  
Degree Programme in Geomatics  10 EN, FI School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation
Geodesy
Geoinformatics
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Degree Programme in Landscape Architecture    FI The programme is not available in English.
Landscape Design and Construction
Landscape Planning and Management
Urban Planning and Design
Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering)
Aeronautical Engineering
Engineering Materials
Machine Design
Marine Technology
Production Engineering
Technical Mechanics
Degree Programme in Real Estate Economics    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Real Estate Investment and Finance)
Real Estate Management
Real Estate Planning
Degree Programme in Structural Engineering and Building Technology   20  

• School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.

• Copies of relevant work certificates.

Building Materials and Physics FI
Foundation and Rock Engineering
Structural Engineering EN, FI
Degree Programme in Transportation and Environmental Engineering    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Managing Spatial Change)
Foundation and Rock Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Water and Environmental Engineering

School of Science

Degree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering   FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Bioinformatics, Master's Programme in Foundations of Advanced Computing, Master's Programme in Machine Learning and Data Mining, Master's Programme in Mobile Computing, Master's Programme in Service Design and Engineering)
Computational Science
Data Communications Software
Information and Computer Science
Media Engineering
Software Engineering and Business
Software Technology
WWW Technologies
Degree Programme in Engineering Physics and Mathematics   10  

• Degree certificate and the official transcript of records for other university level studies that are not included in the Bachelor’s degree transcript.

• School leaving certificate (from a high school or equivalent) and its translation.

• An academic recommendation letter.

• Course descriptions of relevant courses.

• Relevant letters of reference (work certificates) and other certificates of relevant activities (patents, publications, GRE and GMAT results etc).

Please note that the Degree Programme does not admit students with a degree from a university of applied sciences (Finnish AMK or equivalent).

Advanced Energy Systems EN, FI
Biomedical Engineering FI
Engineering Physics
EN, FI
Mathematics
Mechanics
Nanotechnology
Optics
Systems and Operations Research FI
Degree Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management    FI (available in English: Master's Programme in Strategy, Master's Programme in Service Management and Engineering)
Industrial Management
Strategic Management
Work Psychology and Leadership
Degree Programme in Information Networks   FI The programme is not available in English.
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