Overview

We are surrounded by wireless technologies everywhere through the rise of mobile devices, space technology is skyrocketing in the form of small satellites, and nanotechnology is enabling major breakthroughs in fields like solar energy harvesting.

This Master’s Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology at Aalto University focuses strongly on researching and building hardware for these technologies, paving the way for a fluent shift towards a career in the industry or an academic postgraduate path.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the programme typically embark on their globally-oriented careers in research and development-focused tasks, and eventually shifting towards different industry expert positions based on individual preferences. Resulting from the very research-based studies, a very popular option is to continue the studies as a researcher and a graduate student towards a doctoral degree. Some graduates also start their own companies or get employed in high-growth hardware startups in the field. Overall, employment rates for fresh graduates are extremely good as many companies within the industry are actively involved already during their studies.

Programme Structure

Majors

Micro- and nanoelectronic circuit design
Microwave engineering
Photonics
Nanotechnology

Space science & technology
Circuit Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 3 other Masters in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Finland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

curriculum vitae
motivation letter
at least one original recommendation letter (preferably academic)
work certificates and certificates of other relevant achievements
copies of any publications
the official transcript of records for other university studies which are not included in the mandatory part of the application

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

15000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

If you are a citizen of the member states of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you do not have to pay tuition fee.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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