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Aalto University · Finland

Computer Engineering

Mathematics, physics and computer science with hands-on programming and electrical engineering, joining hardware and software for fields such as AI, IoT and telecoms.

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Where
EspooFinland
Degree
BScTech
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
22 January 2027
Last cut-off
139.4 of 172.12026 · 40 places
EU/EEA fee
Free
More facts
Degree
BScTech
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 22 January 2027

    Aalto's own application closes (not the joint application), 15:00 Finnish time
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  2. 29 January 2027

    Passport or ID copy due, 15:00
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 1 April 2027

    IB predicted grades due, 15:00
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (4 more)

  1. 7 January 2027

    Aalto's own application opens, 08:00 Finnish time
    DetailsSource

  2. 28 May 2027

    Round B (IB) results published at the latest
    DetailsSource

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

  4. 13 July 2027

    Final IB grades due and deadline to accept your place, 15:00
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Finland

What it is

You combine mathematics, physics, programming and electrical engineering with computer science, covering computer architecture, low-level programming, microelectronics, embedded systems and signal processing, plus themes such as AI, the Internet of Things and network security. Lectures and seminars go together with frequent group work and lab projects, including work around a RISC-V microprocessor built by Aalto students. Exchange studies and internships abroad are options. Graduates continue to master's studies in electronics or computer and information sciences, or work as software, hardware, network or embedded engineers.

What you need

  • Maths AA (SL or HL) or AI HLminimum 6
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Aalto

IB applicants go in admission round B, ranked on IB grades with national scoring tables. HL and SL score the same; engineering options need advanced maths at 6. No English test needed.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on aalto.fi

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Test score (SAT, ACT or similar)
    Round B: ranked on IB grades with the national technology table. 18 of the 40 places are in round B, 13 of them kept for first-time applicants.
The last cut-off

Last admitted in 2026: 139.4 first-timers, 137.0 others /172.1.

A past result, not a prediction.

Where it is published

Sources (3)
  1. Computer Engineering at Aalto — checked 2026-09-26
  2. Entry requirements
  3. Cut-off, 2026

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