What are 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:

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 one of these programme will give you a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science. More information on the degree requirements and studies in these programmes can be found at the page on Master of Science degree.

The application period for the studies in these Master's Degree Programmes beginning in Autumn 2011 will begin on the 15th of November, 2010. More information on the application procedure can be found at http://www.helsinki.fi/admissions/. When you want to apply to one of these programmes, you'll primarly apply for the Master's Degree Programme in Computer Science, and then in the application you'll indicate which of two sub-programmes you actually apply for.  The students already studying for the Bachelor of Science degree at the department do not need to re-apply for these programmes!