24 monthsProgramme duration
17,000 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
HCI professionals are developing the next generation of interactive computing products and services that will motivate, help and delight their users. They work across many different industries, from developing human-machine interfaces for medical and industrial equipment to applying the latest research in game design and gamification. HCI experts are playing a critical role in helping society make the most of innovations like virtual and augmented reality, robotics, IoT and generative AI.
As an HCI major, you’ll work with the latest technology to design and build new, better ways to interact with computing systems and information technologies. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to Aalto’s HCI research during your studies, which has ranked #1 in Europe from 2020–2024.
You will graduate from this major with:
As an HCI major, you’ll work with the latest technology to design and build new, better ways to interact with computing systems and information technologies. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to Aalto’s HCI research during your studies, which has ranked #1 in Europe from 2020–2024.
You will graduate from this major with:
- Radical creativity and a modern approach to HCI. Graduates learn a wide repertoire of powerful computational and engineering methods – including state-of-the-art methods in generative AI – and how to apply them to practical problems in HCI.
- A globally recognised technical skillset. You will graduate with an understanding of modern design problems from a computational perspective, including challenges in concept creation, interface technologies, algorithms, data, and modelling. You will be ready to work in professional teams with a focus on AI, VR, machine learning, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, usable security and privacy, data science and more.
- A strong interdisciplinary approach to human-centric technology. You’ll be able to build an interdisciplinary experience with elements from psychology, social science, business, or design. The HCI major emphasises a systematic understanding of humans as the starting point for our technical and design decisions.
- Skills for lifelong learning. You will graduate with strong research literacy and a mindset geared towards critical thinking. You will have built strong research, teamwork and leadership skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
- By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to put computer science and engineering principles into practice to build systems designed with humans in mind. You will be prepared for a career that has a meaningful impact on people’s lives by making technology more accessible, more ergonomic, more efficient, and more fun.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
HCI professionals are developing the next generation of interactive computing products and services that will motivate, help and delight their users. They work across many different industries, from developing human-machine interfaces for medical and industrial equipment to applying the latest research in game design and gamification. HCI experts are playing a critical role in helping society make the most of innovations like virtual and augmented reality, robotics, IoT and generative AI.
As an HCI major, you’ll work with the latest technology to design and build new, better ways to interact with computing systems and information technologies. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to Aalto’s HCI research during your studies, which has ranked #1 in Europe from 2020–2024.
You will graduate from this major with:
As an HCI major, you’ll work with the latest technology to design and build new, better ways to interact with computing systems and information technologies. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to Aalto’s HCI research during your studies, which has ranked #1 in Europe from 2020–2024.
You will graduate from this major with:
- Radical creativity and a modern approach to HCI. Graduates learn a wide repertoire of powerful computational and engineering methods – including state-of-the-art methods in generative AI – and how to apply them to practical problems in HCI.
- A globally recognised technical skillset. You will graduate with an understanding of modern design problems from a computational perspective, including challenges in concept creation, interface technologies, algorithms, data, and modelling. You will be ready to work in professional teams with a focus on AI, VR, machine learning, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, usable security and privacy, data science and more.
- A strong interdisciplinary approach to human-centric technology. You’ll be able to build an interdisciplinary experience with elements from psychology, social science, business, or design. The HCI major emphasises a systematic understanding of humans as the starting point for our technical and design decisions.
- Skills for lifelong learning. You will graduate with strong research literacy and a mindset geared towards critical thinking. You will have built strong research, teamwork and leadership skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
- By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to put computer science and engineering principles into practice to build systems designed with humans in mind. You will be prepared for a career that has a meaningful impact on people’s lives by making technology more accessible, more ergonomic, more efficient, and more fun.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
68+
4.5+
Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor's degree
2 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
International
17,000 EUR
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