NordSecMob - Master's Programme in Security and Mobile Computing

Erasmus Mundus at

Aalto University
Aalto University School of Science is the oldest university of technology in Finland (former name Helsinki University of Technology) and the leading university for science, technology and architecture in Finland and it also has a high international stature. There are approximately 15,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and over 3,000 members of staff. The university is based in Otaniemi in Espoo, 10 km from the centre of Helsinki. The campus hosts several technology businesses at the Innopoli Technology Centre. Several head offices of some of Finland’s largest companies – one of them Nokia – can be found near Otaniemi. Otaniemi has the highest concentration of high technology in the Nordic countries. Otaniemi has twice been chosen as one of the most innovative areas in Europe and it has also been awarded the EU Award of Excellence.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, founded in 1986, is well-known for top level international research and the most extensive computer science study programme in Finland. The department focuses particularly on top level research, postgraduate education and internationalization of both education and research.

NordSecMob - Master's Programme in Security and Mobile Computing

Erasmus Mundus

http://nordsecmob.tkk.fi

• Mobile computing
• Data security
• Computer science
• Double degree
• Scholarships

Coordinator: Aalto University (Finland)

Partners:
The Royal Institute of Technology – KTH (Sweden)
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU (Norway)
The Technical University of Denmark – DTU (Denmark)
University of Tartu – UT (Estonia)

NordSecMob Master's Programme in Security and Mobile Computing is one of the European top-quality Masters Courses selected by the European Commission Erasmus Mundus programme. Erasmus Mundus programmes offer culturally enriching higher education opportunities for both European and non-European students. Both European and non-European students have the opportunity to apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

NordSecMob is a two-year Master of Science degree Programme (120 ECTS credits). During the programme, the students will study at two of the five Nordic partner universities: Aalto University in Finland, The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and University of Tartu (UT) in Estonia. After completing the two-year programme, successful students will be awarded two officially recognized M.Sc. degrees: one from each university where they studied at. The student takes courses focusing on advanced topics in a selected area of specialization, which are:

• AALTO: Technical Information Security and Network Services
• KTH: Communications Systems Design
• NTNU: Information Security
• DTU: Reliable Software Systems
• UT: Mathematical Foundations of Cryptography

The programme gives students broad knowledge in the field of computer science, data security and mobile computing both in theory and in practice. The programme develops the students' research skills and enables them to continue their studies at PhD level; it also provides experience of international R&D environments and enables access to major international networks.

Admission Requirements

The NordSecMob programme is targeted for top-quality students of all nationalities.

The admission criteria to the programme is a high quality Bachelor's degree encompassing a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in Engineering (Computer Science or Information Technology) or equivalent studies (i.e. a degree consisting of at least three years of full-time studies).

The applicants should have solid knowledge of mathematics (discrete mathematics), programming skills, data structures and algorithms, computer architecture and basics of computer networks. In addition basic knowledge of the following subject areas will be an advantage: databases and database management, principles of theoretical computer science, logic in computer science, software engineering, operating systems and concurrent programming.

The language of instruction in the NordSecMob programme is English. The applicants must have an excellent command of English and they must present an official language test certificate. Either a TOEFL or IELTS test is accepted, with the following minimum total scores:

TOEFL minimum scores are: 580/paper-based test, 237/computer-based test and 92/internet-based test.
IELTS minimum score is 6,5.

For further details, please see the NordSecMob website at http://nordsecmob.tkk.fi

Application deadline and selection criteria

The annual application period is open usually in October-December. The admission schedule, the list of required application documents and the online application form are on the NordSecMob website. Admission to the programme is granted on a competitive basis.  

Scholarships for Students

Erasmus Mundus
Both European and non-European students can apply for the generous EU-funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships. For further information, please visit the NordSecMob website.

Nordplus scholarships for all nationalities
The students selected to the NordSecMob programme (all nationalities except Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders) can apply for the Nordplus scholarship for the duration of their stay at the host university (i.e. for the mobility period, 4-10 months). The grant amount is 200 EUR/month + fixed amount for travel expenses, approximately 330 EUR. All nationalities can apply for the Nordplus scholarships.

Contact Information

NordSecMob Consortium
Aalto University School of Science
Konemiehentie 2 (P.O. Box 15400)
FI-00076 AALTO (city: Espoo)
Finland

email: nordsecmob@tkk.fi
Tel: +358-9-470 26016
Fax +358-9-470 23015
http://nordsecmob.tkk.fi