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    Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs)

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    Espoo, FIMScIn-person2 years
    €34,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Espoo, FI. Tuition is €34,000.

    About the program

    The program focuses on cold climate engineering in the Arctic with three tracks: Space Track on mapping and observing the Arctic, Sea Track on Arctic ships and offshore structures, and Land Track on Arctic geoengineering. It includes lectures, assignments, field work in places like Svalbard or Greenland, laboratory work, project work, experimental work, and modelling.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Mar 1, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): total score 92 and writing score 22
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic: overall score 6.5 and writing score 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Finland)

    €12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University is €34,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University online or in-person?
    Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University is offered in-person.
    How long does Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University take to complete?
    Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University?
    Post-completion work rights for Cold Climate Engineering (Nordic Master), Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs) at Aalto University: 2 years (Finland)