1. Degree structure in Computer Science at University of Helsinki
AMICT 2014, Petrozavodsk
Tiina Niklander
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2. Three phases BSc degree MSc degree PhD degree 3 years 180 credits
Thesis + 60 credits
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3. BSc degree Only in Finnish Admission based on Also
Finnish high school diploma
Entrance exam
on-line course + exam and interview
Also
changing from a different major
changing from a different university
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4. BSc Degree structure Whole degree, minimum 180 credits
Basic CS studies 25 cr
- intro, programming, …
Intermediate CS studies, min 63 cr
- obligatory 63 cr
- two projects. 8 cr
Mathematics or method sciences, 25 cr
and other minor (25 cr) or larger math (60).
Other studies, min 17 cr
- orientation, language, intership, …
Faculty of Science
Department of Computer Science
11 April 2012

5. BSc degree structure: Basic CS studies, 25 cr
Introduction to computer science, 5 op
group work (writing essays based on articles)
Introduction to programming, 5 op
on-line course with guidance in lab (MOOC)
Advanced course in programming, 5 op
Modelling of software, 5 op
weekly exercises (problems both advance and in class)
Introduction to databases, 5 op
group project and scheduled SQl programming tasks
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6. BSc degree structure: Intermediate CS studies, 63+ cr
58131 Data structures and algorithms, 8 op
Computer organization, 5 op
Introduction to data communications, 6 op
Operating systems, 8 op
Models of computation, 8 op
Software engineering, 5 op
Software engineering project, 9 op
Bachelor thesis, 6 op
Two projects. Courses change every year, examples
database application; programming; data structures and algorithms; data communication; network programming
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7. BSc degree structure: Minor CS studies
EITHER 2 Basic minor modules cr
Mathematics or method sciences, 25, and free, 25
OR Basic and intermediate modules in mathematics or method sciences 60
Mathematics: long list of elective courses
Method sciences
Elective courses of mathematics, statistics, physics, or geoinformatics (NO CS courses allowed)
Must contain 10 cr mathematics and 10 cr statistics
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8. BSc degree structure: Other studies
Language studies, 10 cr
Finnish, 3 cr
Swedish, 3 cr
Foreign language, 4 cr (typically English)
 Information and communication technology, 5 cr
ICT driving license, 3 cr
Computing tools for CS studies, 1cr
Seeking research information, 1 cr
 Traineeship or vocational orientation 1-3 cr
Vocational orientation in software engineering project
or work experience in IT field, 2 cr
Personal Study plan, 2 cr
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9. Course prerequisites on basic and intermediate levels
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10. MSc degree Either in Finnish or English or mixed language
Local students continue automatically from bachelor to masters
Admission based on Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field
grade level (f.g. GPA)
degree content (suitable courses for background)
university quality (ranking in ARWU, Times Higher Ed, QS or similar)
motivation letter
application-phase questions/problems/tasks
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11. MSc degree structure Whole degree, minimum 120 credits
Advanced CS Studies, min 80
courses min 34
seminars min 6 (two seminars)
thesis
Other CS Studies (Intermediate), min 0
Mathematics or method sciences, min 0
or some other minor (min 0)
Other studies, min 6 cr
writing, language, intership, …
Faculty of Science
Department of Computer Science
11 April 2012

12. MSc degree structure: Other studies, min 6 cr
Personal study plan (PSP) 1 cr
Scientific Writing for MSc in Computer Science, 3 cr
Computing Tools for CS Studies,1 cr
English language studies, 0–4 cr
Advanced Internship or Vocational Orientation, at least 2 cr (one of the following)
Advanced professional IT working, 2–6 cr
Software Factory Work Experience, 5–7 cr
Information Technology as a Profession, 2 cr
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13. Msc degree: Subprogrammes in CS
Algorithmic Bioinformatics
Algorithms, Data Analytics and Machine Learning
Networking and Services
Software systems (in Finnish)
Data Science profile, not yet a subprogramme
NO special Master’s degree programmes anymore
CBU ICT finished few years ago, Bioinformatics this year
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14. MSc in CS: Algorithmic Bioinformatics{
Design and Analysis of Algorithms, 5 cr
Introduction to Machine Learning, 5 cr
Biological Sequence Analysis, 5 cr and Project, 2 cr
Algorithms in Molecular Biology, 5cr, and Project, 2cr
Advanced studies, 17 cr according to PSP
Recommended minors: mathematics and statistics (35 cr) and molecular biology or related topic (25 cr) as part of BSc or MSc studies.
compulsory {
At least one
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15. MSc in CS: Algorithms, Data Analytics and Machine Learning{
Design and analysis of algorithms (5 cr)
Introduction to machine learning (5 cr)
String processing algorithms, Probabilistic models, Data mining, Data Compression Techniques, Randomized Algorithms, Approximation Algorithms, Information Theoretic Modelling, Supervised Machine Learning, Unsupervised Machine Learning, Introduction to Computational Creativity
Advanced studies, 14 cr according to PSP
Recommended minor: Mathematics and statistics, 60 cr (in bachelor and/or master)
compulsory {
At least 10cr
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16. MSc in CS: Networking and Services{
Distributed Systems (5 cr)
Distributed Systems Project (5 cr)
Internet-protocols (5 cr)
Overlay and P2P Networks (5 cr)
Service Ecosystems (5 cr)
Interactive Systems (5 op)
Advanced studies, 19 cr according to PSP
C-programming (if not in Bachelor degree)
compulsory {
At least one
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17. MSc in CS: Networking and Services{
Software Architecture, 5 cr
Project in Software Architecture, 3 cr
Software Processes and Quality, 5 cr
Service-Oriented Software Engineering, 5 cr
Transaction Processing, 5 cr
compulsory {
At least one
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18. PhD Education structure at University of Helsinki
4 doctoral schools (from 2014)
Humanitied and social sciences
Natural Sciences
Health Sciences
Environmental, food and biological sciences
One per campus (city center, Viikki, Meilahti, Kumpula)
Doctoral school in Natural Sciences
doctoral program in computer science
other programs: atmospheric sciences, chemistry&molecular sciences, geosciences, material research & nanosciences, mathematics&statistics, particle physics&universe sciences,
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19. Doctoral program in computer science
Director: professor Petri Myllymäki
Coordinator: PhD Pirjo Moen
Steering group:
Professor Jyrki Kivinen
Professor Tomi Männistö
Professor Sasu Tarkoma
PhD student Arto Vihavainen
researchcoordinator(at)cs.helsinki.fi
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20. PhD degree structure Whole degree: Thesis + 60 credits PhD thesis
Studies in the Field of Research, 50 cr
- seminars, advanced CS courses, math
- conference participation etc.
General PhD studies, 10 cr
- ethics, expertise studies, internat.
Faculty of Science
Department of Computer Science
11 April 2012

21. PhD studies in detail Studies in the Field of Research, 50 cr
PhD student seminar, 6 cr, 2 times/semester until graduation
Other content as defined in PSP
General PhD studies, 10 cr
philosophy of science,
research ethics,
general expertise studies,
international scientific activities.
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22. MSc application process
MSc studies (and bachelor)
Application period December & January
application via University Admission Finland (UAF)
application processing
Validity check by UAF
Quality evaluation at the department
Admission decisions by the Faculty committee
Letters of acceptance in April-May
Studies start in Fall
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23. PhD application process
Continuous application to DoCS
Applications for funding once a year, usually through Helsinki Doctoral Education Network in Information and Communications Technology (HICT)
DoCS application process
must have a MSc degree
need to find a suitable supervisor
create a research plan with your supervisor
submit all required documents to DoCS
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