Program Overview
The Maritime 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 Maritime 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 Maritime 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
- Mechanical Engineering in Society
- Mechanical Engineering Project
- Ship hydrodynamics
- Ship buoyancy and stability
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to apply for the Nordic Master programme in Maritime Engineering (NMME), you have to fulfill a number of requirements. The requirements apply to all applicants for the programme regardless of where you decide put in your application.
Degree Requirements:
A BSc degree corresponding to a minimum 180 ECTS credits in:
Naval Architecture for start at Aalto, Chalmers, DTU, KTH and NTNU,
Mechanical engineering for start at Aalto, Chalmers and KTH
A BEng in Mechanical Engineering is accepted for start Aalto, Chalmers and KTH.
Applicants with a BEng in Naval Architecture, or a BSc or BEng in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, in Ocean Engineering, in Civil Engineering or in Engineering Physics will be considered on an individual basis.
The applicant\xc2\x92s qualifications must include a strong working knowledge of mathematics and mechanics and applicants must document that they have fulfilled the following minimum requirements:
Mathematics: 25 ECTS including linear algebra, calculus and differential equations.
Statistics and probability theory: 5 ECTS. Students without this qualification must be prepared to complete their curriculum during the first year.
Statics, mechanical vibrations, and strength of materials: 10-15 ECTS
Fluid mechanics: min. 5 ECTS Moreover, the applicant must have sufficient qualifications within numerical methods and elementary programming using e.g. MATLAB or a similar programming language.* Applicants with a Polytechnic (FI), H\xc3\xb6gskoleingeni\xc3\xb6r (SE) and Diplomingeni\xc3\xb8r (DK) degree may be expected to do extra course work to qualify for the programme.
Qualifications
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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