Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences

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Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences

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.

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 and Service Engineering (SCI)
Speech and Language Technology (ELEC)

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Aalto University Excellence Scholarship Ceremony welcomed new Aalto University students with scholarships on Tuesday, October 21st

Aalto University welcomed its new batch of international students with scholarships at a ceremony held at the Aalto Design Factory Stage.

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Applications open for the European Student Assembly 2026

Apply by 2 November.

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Interested in studies in Argentina? As a part of the TFK project “Community Communication Networks to Bridge the Digital Gap (CommuNets)” Aalto can send a student to complete studies in Argentina.

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Join "Booster Open Doors" Wednesdays 13:00-15:00 for advice on grants & projects. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company!

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Students 3.11.2025 10:00 – 11:30 (UTC +2)

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Booster Open Doors (Period II)

Join "Booster Open Doors" Wednesdays 13:00-15:00 for advice on grants & projects. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company!

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Fairs, Students 6.11.2025 11:00 – 17:00 (UTC +2)

Aalto Talent Expo 2025

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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.

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.

You may change your master’s programme if your study right for Bachelor’s degree has begun on or after 1.8.2016 and you have study time left at the time of the change (Amendment to the criteria, valid as of 1 August 2024).
You may change your master’s programme once during your master’s studies. After the change, you cannot return to your original programme.
You may change your master’s programme within the School of Science.
You may not change into a master’s programme that requires a separate admission process (e.g. Master’s Programme in ICT Innovation, Master’s Programme in Security and Cloud Computing, the major Game Design and Development of the Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences).
You may change your master’s programme only if you were originally granted a study right for both bachelor’s and master’s degree at Aalto.
If you were granted a study right for a master’s degree only, you cannot change your master’s programme. However, you can apply for the desired programme in the separate Aalto admission round for master’s studies.
You may not change your master’s programme if, after you have you completed your bachelor’s degree at Aalto, you accept an admission offer for a master’s programme for which you have applied for in a separate admission round.
If you were granted a scholarship for your master’s studies, the scholarship will continue in your new programme. Changing your master’s programme will not affect the duration of your scholarship.

Create a new version of your personal study plan (HOPS) in Sisu for your desired master’s programme.
Schedule your studies. You must be able to complete all studies of the new programme within the study time that you have left.
Apply for the change by contacting the planning officer of your desired master’s programme. You can find their contact information on the programme’s Contact page.
The planning officer checks that you meet the criteria and notifies you.
A decision of the change will be made by the dean of the School of Science.

Three Aalto University students working in a acoustics laboratory

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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Two Aalto University students working on a laptop together / photo by Unto Rautio

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

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

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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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Aalto university / students at computer / photo by Unto Rautio

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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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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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 and Service Engineering is the backbone of modern society and economy. The Master’s programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Software and Service Engineering equips students with some of the most sought after skills in today’s job market, across a wide range of industries.

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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.

Updated: 27.5.2025
Published: 10.1.2023

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Student Guide