Master's Program in Human-Computer Interaction Program By Aalto University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jan, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How will artificial intelligence change the way we use computers? What will come after the mouse and keyboard as input devices? What makes a computing system trustworthy or interesting to people? How to design interactions that thrill and motivate users? These are some of the topical questions the interdisciplinary field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) looks to answer. HCI has a crucial role in developing next-generation computing products and services that people want to use – and in helping society make the most out of world-changing technologies, such as AI, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and IoT. 

In the Human-Computer Interaction major, you acquire the necessary skills to innovate new ways to interact with computing systems and information technologies for the benefit of people. The major has an internationally unique engineering and computational (CS/EE) focus with a strong contribution from psychology and design. Students learn how, e.g., computational methods are applied in a human-oriented way. Aalto University’s HCI research – of which this major is based on – has gained international recognition: between 2018–2023, Aalto has ranked #3 in HCI research in Europe.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How will artificial intelligence change the way we use computers? What will come after the mouse and keyboard as input devices? What makes a computing system trustworthy or interesting to people? How to design interactions that thrill and motivate users? These are some of the topical questions the interdisciplinary field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) looks to answer. HCI has a crucial role in developing next-generation computing products and services that people want to use – and in helping society make the most out of world-changing technologies, such as AI, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and IoT. 

In the Human-Computer Interaction major, you acquire the necessary skills to innovate new ways to interact with computing systems and information technologies for the benefit of people. The major has an internationally unique engineering and computational (CS/EE) focus with a strong contribution from psychology and design. Students learn how, e.g., computational methods are applied in a human-oriented way. Aalto University’s HCI research – of which this major is based on – has gained international recognition: between 2018–2023, Aalto has ranked #3 in HCI research in Europe.

Admission requirements

02 Jan 2024
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

15,000 EUR
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Aalto University offers eight English-taught bachelor’s programmes: 5 programmes in the field on science and technology, 2 in the field of business, and one in the field of arts.

After graduating from one of Aalto’s bachelor's programme, you will automatically have the right to continue studies in selected master's programmes.

Our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Sustainability and multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

Aalto University offers more than 90 master’s programmes that are taught in English in the fields of engineering, arts, and business. 

We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Studies with hands-on learning and corporate collaboration make a perfect foundation for developing problem-solving skills in a realistic setting. As a student, you get to solve real-life business challenges and present your solutions to company representatives. Depending on the field and programme, students can also put their learnings into practice in workshops or laboratories. On Aalto campus, students have access to various self-study and co-working spaces, studios, and workshops.

At Aalto University, our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We want to educate professionals with the capabilities to build a sustainable society and increase wellbeing. Sustainability, multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

After graduation, Aalto graduates work in different companies, non-profit organisations, associations and as entrepreneurs in Finland and abroad. The studies also give excellent foundations for those who want to continue their academic career in doctoral level.

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