Master of Science (Technology) in Information Networks 

at Aalto University, Espoo

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• An acceptable applicant’s Bachelor’s degree will allow the applicant to complete the Master’s degree in two years. Thus, engineering degrees in computer science, industrial engineering and management, or in some combination of these subject areas are examples of suitable degrees. However, we encourage applicants from other backgrounds than engineering also to apply, if they have academic evidence on skills corresponding to the subject areas listed below.

• The following studies are considered in the evaluation of the content and quantity of previous studies of the candidate:

  • up to 20 ECTS of elementary university-level mathematics including calculus and linear algebra [e.g., sequences, series, derivatives and integrals, basic types of differential equations, vector computations, matrices and systems of linear equations, eigenvalues], probability and statistics

  • up to 20 ECTS of programming and computer science [e.g., fundamentals of programming, web programming, software engineering, machine learning, data science]

  • up to 20 ECTS of human-centric technology studies and/or social sciences, [e.g. media studies, human-computer interaction, design, business, arts or philosophy].

• The University looks for applicants have achieved consistently very good grades at their home university.

  • For example, an applicant has achieved consistently very good grades throughout the degree studies (very high weighted average grade or GPA), which typically leads to graduation with distinction
• Applicant’s suitability to the programme, motivation, commitment to studies, and written communication skills.
• We are looking for applicants who 1) show a clear interest in people as individuals, groups, communities, or organisations and society as users of information and communication technology, 2) can clearly express the reasons for applying to the study option, 3) describe why they would be good candidates for the study option, and 4) are committed to study 30 ECTS per semester.
• We expect acceptable applicants to have completed their previous degree in a high-quality higher education institution and programme. The recognition of the applicant’s home university affects also the final interpretation of the academic performance.
• Work experience and other acquired knowledge/achievements e.g. publications, non-formal education, competitions are considered.

• IELTS Academic: overall score 6.5, and writing score 6.0.
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