The two universities have intensive collaboration in cybersecurity teaching. You can find here the list of education programs at both universities. Follow the links to read more about the programmes, structure of studies, curriculum, and how to apply.
Education programmes
Aalto University:
At Aalto, you can study security at master’s level. If you want to specialize in security, and have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, along with strong English language proficiency, we recommend that you apply to the following master’s programmes:
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.
CYBERSURE – Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programme in Cybersecurity and Assurance (first intake 2026)
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.
Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Major in Security and Cloud Computing (last intake 2023)
SECCLO – Erasmus Mundus joint Master’s Programme in Security and Cloud Computing (last intake 2024)
University of Helsinki:
Master’s Programme in Computer Science – “Networking and Services” subprogramme
Master’s Programme in Data Science
Cources at Aalto University
The Secure Systems track courses cover a broad range of principles, methods, and technologies for information security and cryptography. Students are encouraged to combine theoretical knowledge and security expertise with product development skills.
Security courses are 5 ECTS credits master’s level courses, expect CS-C3130 Information Security course that can be taken also at BSc level.
Curriculum 2024-2026:
CS-C3130 Information Security
CS-E4300 Network Security
CS-E4340 Cryptography
CS-E4350 Security Engineering
CS-E4760 Platform Security
CS-E4370 Applied Cryptography
MS-E1688 Special Course: Advanced Cryptography
CS-E433003 Special Course in Information Security D: Mobile Phone Forensics
CS-E4000 Seminar in Computer Science
CS-E4330 Special Course in Information Security
CS-E4390 Cybersecurity Management
Cources open to everyone
FITech cources:
Industry contacts for students
HAIC provides industry contacts to students in order to help them find internship and thesis positions during master studies. For example, HAIC organizes company visits and “Meet & Greet” events where students can meet company representatives. In annual Secure Systems Demo Days companies are welcome to advertise open student positions for our security students.