The admissions to the two-year master’s programmes at Aalto University are organised once a year. The application period for studies beginning in the autumn of 2026 runs from 1 December to 2 January 2026. Read more: https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto/applying-to-masters-programmes.
If you are interested in security related topics, apply to Computer Science major: https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/computer-science-computer-communication-and-information-sciences-master-of-science-technology
The Secure Systems study track within the major combines foundational knowledge in information security and cryptography with hands-on engineering skills. Students learn to understand how the adversary thinks, to analyse cyber threats, and to design secure computing and communication systems. Topics include network and protocol security, cloud and operating system security, mathematical cryptography, and modern software technologies.
Application period is open also for the new Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programme in Cybersecurity and Assurance (CYBERSURE) where the first year of the CYBERSURE curriculum is offered by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Aalto University is one of the six partner universities where students will complete their second year of studies. At Aalto the study focus is on security of distributed systems, cloud computing, and network security.
International Master’s Programmes only have one intake per academic year. The next application period is from 2-16 January 2026 (for studies starting in autumn 2026). Read more: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-bachelors-and-masters-programmes/apply-international-masters-programmes
You can study security in the following two master’s programmes:
In the Master’s Programme in Computer Science, you get the skills that can lead you to creating new network solutions, buildng the future digital society, developing secure digital services, or being involved in a ground-breaking software project. The master’s programme has three study tracks: algorithms, networks and software. Read more: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions/degree-programmes/computer-science-masters-programme
In the interdisciplinary Master’s Programme in Data Science, you are trained to work in data-intensive areas of industry and science, with the skills and knowledge needed to construct solutions to complex data analysis problems. You can specialise either in the core areas of data science — machine learning and algorithms, infrastructure and statistics — or in its applications. Read more: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions/degree-programmes/data-science-masters-programme
HAIC support for students
Helsinki-Aalto Institute for Cybersecurity (HAIC) supports cyber security studies by bringing students together regardless of major. HAIC also support students’ and graduates’ employment by facilitating contacts between students and companies. For example, HAIC organizes Meet & Greet events, company visits, HAIC talks and Secure Systems Demo Days where students can interact with company experts and academia researchers.