10 March 2023

Applications open to Unite!'s Master’s Programme in Communications and Data Science

This master's programme allows you to choose between three Unite! universities, to advance your knowledge in the broad field of computer networks and cybersecurity, and gain professional experience through tailored industry-relevant projects and entrepreneurship training. Application is already open and the deadlines vary from February to May, depending on the University students chose for their first year.

The Master's Programme in Communications and Data Science is a double degree programme offered by the Unite! alliance. It’s a two-year programme carried out jointly with three Unite! partner universities: Aalto University, Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management at Université Grenoble Alpes, and Técnico Lisboa at Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal. Students start their studies in one of these universities and after one year, they will change their study place. In the first year, all universities have a comparable programme. In the second year, they’ll choose their area of specialisation, which is different in each university.

At Aalto, a student can specialise in Communications, Automation and Machine Learning. At Grenoble, a student can specialise in Communications, Data Science, and Security and at Técnico Lisboa in Communications and Data Science.

Practical Information

Objectives of studies

The expertise gained through the Communications and Data Science Programme features diverse programming skills, good mathematical background, goal-oriented problem solving, as well as efficient project planning and management. Students will acquire competences in a range of techniques covering the broad areas of electronics, data science, distributed systems, modelling and analysis of signals and systems, machine learning models, and communication systems. The programme will empower students to solve industry-relevant problems employing cutting-edge tools of artificial intelligence, automation and control theory, data analytics, wireless systems, and signal processing. Students can collaborate with fellow students from the other universities as well. Great examples are hybrid courses and project courses where students from different universities do a project together.

Why should someone apply for this programme?

The programme offers a good opportunity to have degree certificates from two prestigious universities within the Unite! alliance. Students can fully test work diversity in schools, labs, and companies which helps a lot in fulfilling social and professional aspirations.

Furthermore, it's also a good way to experience different student cultures while travelling and discovering new environments.

Amy Sidibé student of the Unite! Master's programme in Communications and Data Science (Codas).

How to apply?

Students with a B.Sc./B.Eng. Degree in a technical area related to the programme, such as computer science, electrical or computer engineering, are welcomed to apply. A good background in mathematics or communications is expected from students.

Students need to apply to their chosen partner University, in which they study their first year of studies. Please see each University’s admission information below:

Information for applying at Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management
Application period will open on 15th February, 2023 and you can apply until 15th May, 2023 for the program starting at Grenoble INP in autumn 2023.

Instructions for application to the CoDas Master's programme at Grenoble INP here.

Information for applying at Técnico Lisboa

Application period is open until February 15 (5 p.m Lisbon time), and will re-open again for a 2nd call from April 3 to May 31, 2023.

Instructions for application to the CoDas Master's programme at Técnico Lisboa here.

Information for applying at Aalto University
Application period is open 1st – 21st February 2023 for studies starting at Aalto University in autumn 2023. Instructions for application to the CoDas Master's programme at Aalto here.

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