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:
1. Master's Degree Programme on Algorithms and Machine Learning
You are educated in computationally efficient algorithmic techniques needed in processing large volumes of data and and learning from it. The topics of study include
-machine learning
-data mining
-probabilistic models
-information-theoretic modelling
-unsupervised learning
-string algorithms
-approximation algorithms
The Faculty includes Aapo Hyvärinen, Jyrki Kivinen, Veli Mäkinen, Petri Myllymäki, Juho Rousu, Hannu Toivonen, and Esko Ukkonen, known for their seminal work on string algorithms, data mining, independent component analysis, and machine learning.
2. Master's Degree Programme on Networking and Services
You learn to design, assess and develop complex systems. The programme educates students in
protocols
-communication, service, and information networking architectures
-trust, security and privacy
-mobile networking
-open interfaces
-collaborative and interoperable computing
-enterprise and business network interoperability.
The department is renowned for the research and development on Linux, mobile Linux, and wireless communications. It is highly visible in international standardisation forums and organizations such as IETF, W3C, WWRF, and IFIP. Globally known research partners include Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Ericsson, and F-Secure.The Faculty boasts a group of international experts including Patrik Floréen, Jussi Kangasharju, Markku Kojo, Lea Kutvonen, and Sasu Tarkoma.
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.