Program Overview
The Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master) at Aalto University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Concrete Technology
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Heat and Mass transfer in buildings
- Advanced Engineering Geology
- Seismic and Wind Engineering
- Extreme Climate & Physical Environment
- The Arctic Infrastructure & Societies
- Environmental Engineering in the Arctic
- Infrastructure Constructions in the Arctic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
General Admission Requirements
You must indicate in your application which study track you wish to follow and submit a draft study plan. You must apply directly to the university where you wish to study for the first year of the study track.
The common admission requirements are divided into three categories:
- Degree requirements
- Academic prerequisites
- Language requirements
Motivation letter
All applicants must write a motivation letter as part of the application. For the Land and Sea tracks the motivation letter must include a passage describing your expectations to spending one or more semesters in Greenland or Svalbard.
Degree Requirements
Students applying for the Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering must have obtained a Bachelor\'s (BSc) Degree corresponding to a minimum 180 ECTS credits. Students in their final year of their bachelor\xc2\x92s studies are eligible to apply, provided they complete their BSc by the start of the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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