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New Computer Engineering major focuses on electrical engineering, electronics and information technology

Computer Engineering offers diverse and meaningful career paths that allow you to contribute to the future of society and technology.
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The application period for Aalto University's English-taught Bachelor Programmes is 8–23 January 2025. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio

Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering is launching a new major in Computer Engineering in Aalto Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology. The application period for Aalto University's English-taught Bachelor Programmes is 8–23 January 2025.

Computer Engineering combines the fundamentals of electrical engineering, electronics and information technology. The future of computer engineering is promising, as the demand for this field is growing steadily in Europe and worldwide. Finland's strong expertise in radio spectrum and system circuit design has put the country at the forefront of developments as Europe strives for sustainable and self-sufficient technological development.

‘The major combines theory and practice, and builds on Aalto University's strong research expertise in microelectronics and communications engineering. Students will be able to participate in innovative projects and collaborate with leading companies in the field, such as Nokia. Graduates will be ready to meet future technological challenges and contribute to society in a meaningful way,’ says the Head of the Major and Professor Riku Jäntti.

The studies consist of basic and major studies. Basic programme studies focus on mathematics, programming and physics, which provide a solid foundation for an in-depth understanding and application of computer technology. Through these courses, students learn important skills needed to design hardware and software. The major studies focuse on the design, optimisation and application of hardware. The modules include the fundamentals of digital microelectronics, computer architectures and hardware programming.

‘Graduates will play a key role in developing new sustainable innovations such as low-power RISC-V processors and accelerators designed for machine learning. After graduating with a bachelor's degree, electrical engineering students have excellent opportunities for specialisation in the master's programmes, and can continue their studies in areas such as telecommunications, electronics, microelectronics and nanotechnology,’ says Jäntti.

Computer engineering professionals can work in a wide range of roles, such as designers of processors and other microelectronic components, developers of machine learning and artificial intelligence hardware, embedded systems specialists and telecommunications systems designers. The career opportunities in these fields are diverse and relevant, offering the opportunity to contribute to the future development of society and technology.

The teaching in the Computer Engineering major will begin in autumn 2025. Submit your application between 8 and 23 January 2025!

Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Technology)

In Computer Engineering, you’ll dive deep into hardware and software infrastructure to become a leading innovator in the future of AI & IoT.

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