Department of Computer Science

Department information

• Master's degree programmes in CS in general
• What will you learn?
• Where will the programmes take you?
• Why the University of Helsinki?
• How to get in?
• Highlights
• MSc in Algorithms and Machine Learning
• MSc in Networking and Services
• MBI: programme in bioinformatics
• PhD in CS

Master's Degree Programmes in Computer Science

Modern society increasingly relies on always-on, collaborative communication environments supported by the Internet, as well as intelligent IT applications. The Department of Computer Science of the Faculty of Science at the University of Helsinki offers two Master's Degree Programmes in English:

• Master's Degree Programme on Algorithms and Machine Learning

• Master's Degree Programme on Networking and Services

Both the programmes educate IT professionals for research and development in these areas, and they are both based on the unique research profile at the University of Helsinki.

These programmes are two-year, full-time degree programmes of 120 ECTS credits each, and teaching in both programmes is given fully in English. Some supplementary studies (up to 60 ECTS) can be required if necessary. Successful completion of the programme will give you a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science.

The application period for the studies in these Master's Degree Programmes beginning in Autumn 2010 closes on the 1st of February, 2010. More information on the application procedure can be found at http://www.helsinki.fi/admissions/. Note that the students already studying for the Bachelor of Science degree at the department do not need to re-apply to these programmes!