Digital Systems and Design, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Technology)
Digital Systems and Design will make you an expert at the intersection between electrical engineering and design, with the hands-on skills to lead in your field.
Get to know the School of Electrical Engineering
Research and teaching at the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering in Finland emphasise advanced energy solutions, materials, and the sustainable use of natural resources, as well as health and well-being. Here, students become experts in systems science by developing integrated solutions from the care of the elderly to space robotics.
Graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering work in key sectors such as automation, software design, health technology, administration, space technology and energy solutions. In addition to a solid theoretical foundation, the studies provide practical skills useful in working life.
Aalto University is the leading technical university in Finland, with top 100 –rankings globally in e.g. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering and Information Science. Get to know our rankings in more detail on our Rankings page.
Applying to Bachelor's Programmes
Discover Bachelor's study options at the School of Electrical Engineering
We offer two study options on the bachelor's level at the School of Electrical Engineering. Get to know the English-taught study options below! Application period for bachelor's programmes in English is 8 — 23 January 2025.
Quantum Technology, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Technology)
Dive deep into quantum technology to master new computing, communication, and sensing paradigms that will define the future of technology.
Applying to master’s programmes
Discover Master's study options at the School of Electrical Engineering
We offer nine master's level programmes at the School of Electrical Engineering. Get to know our programmes below! Application period for master's programmes is 28 November – 27 December 2024.
Acoustics and Audio Technology - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, 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.
Automation and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)
The Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering prepares its graduates to perform in the intersection between hardware and software, ranging from the fields of Electrical Engineering and Energy sectors to Biomedical Engineering, Control Engineering and Robotics. Drawing from extensive research and fundamental theories in mathematical and natural sciences, the programme focuses on the applicable side of technologies, including topics like Autonomous Systems, Health Technology, Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Solutions.
Communications Engineering - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, Master of Science (Technology)
In our digitally revolutionised world, the ability to develop, build, and maintain networks is in greater demand than ever before.
Electronics and Nanotechnology, Master of Science (Technology)
By developing modern hardware technology, electronics and nanotechnology experts play a key role in shaping the future.
Energy Systems and Markets - Advanced Energy Solutions, Master of Science (Technology)
We are currently moving toward an energy system that is sustainable, smart and flexible. The energy transition requires new ways of thinking about energy, including its sources, production, markets, transmission and use. The Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions is an excellent place for you to start reshaping our energy system.
Energy Systems and Markets -major offers basic understanding of energy systems, the main challenges our energy solutions are facing today and possible ways towards a sustainable future.
Hydrogen and Electric Systems, Master of Science (Technology)
Integrating hydrogen solutions into energy systems is among the most important steps on the path to carbon-neutrality.
International Design Business Management, Master of Science (Technology)
IDBM is a pioneering and renowned study programme that truly embodies the vision of Aalto by integrating design and technology with global business development. Through transdisciplinary teamwork and real-life business challenges provided by our prominent industry partners, the programme prepares students as the next generation of creative professionals. IDBM is uniquely positioned as the only programme offered in all six schools of Aalto, allowing programme graduates to earn a Master’s degree in either business, design or technology.
Signal Processing and Data Science - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, 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.
Speech and Language Technology - Computer, Communication and Information Sciences, 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.
Discover double degree programmes at the School of Electrical Engineering
We offer six international joint programmes. Get to know the programmes below!
Communications and Data Science, Master of Science (Technology)
The Communications and Data Science Double Degree Programme covers a range of timely, industry topics relevant to modern fields of engineering. Communications and Data Science is a two-year master's programme, with student mobility between Aalto University, Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management at Université Grenoble Alpes, or Técnico Lisboa at Universidade de Lisboa.
Smart Systems Integrated Solutions SSIs, (Erasmus Mundus), Master of Science (Technology)
SSIs is a two-year joint master programme, with full student mobility between Aalto University, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) with leading expertise in the academic fields of Smart Systems and Microsystems Technology.
Space Science and Technology, Master of Science (Technology)
SpaceMaster V is a continuation of the original Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes launched in 2004 and implemented by a consortium of leading European universities in close collaboration with research and industrial organizations.
Discover the doctoral programme at the School of Electrical Engineering
The Doctoral Programme in Electrical Engineering is a broad multi-disciplinary programme providing graduates with the ability to work in a variety of fields ranging from traditional electrical engineering to the energy field, biomedical engineering, robotics, nanotechnology and communications engineering.
Aalto Doctoral Programme in Electrical Engineering
The Doctoral Programme in Electrical Engineering is a broad multi-disciplinary programme providing graduates with the ability to work in a variety of fields ranging from traditional electrical engineering to the energy field, biomedical engineering, robotics, nanotechnology and communications engineering. The doctoral programme is based on strong mathematical and natural sciences.
Get valuable skills for your career
Our graduates are highly successful in finding jobs corresponding to their education – 96% are employed or entrepreneurs 5 years after graduation. Read more about the career development of our graduates!
School of Electrical Engineering graduates in working life
Graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University have very good employment prospects in positions corresponding to their education. On this page, you can find information about employment and career development five years after graduation.
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Student webinar | School of Electrical Engineering - Master's studies
Our students tell about their experiences of studying a Master's at the School of Electrical Engineering, where the natural sciences, engineering and information technology intertwine to form smart systems and innovations that save energy and promote well-being.
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