ɫɫÀ²

News

Computer Science jumped to 56th in the Times Higher Education Ranking

Engineering and technology placed 101-125 in the world.
Infografiikka tietotekniikan sijoituksesta 56:nneksi maailmassa.

Aalto University’s Computer Science is at 56th place in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020 by subject. The rise compared to last year was over 30 spots from last year’s 88th place. In the ranking list, Aalto was the first among the Nordic universities, and overall, over 700 universities were included.

In Engineering & Technology, Aalto’s ranking stayed in the range of 101–125 from over 1000  universities assessed. In both listings, Aalto came first among Finnish universities.

Times Higher Education is one of the world's most influential university rankings, and its general ranking measures the performance of universities with 13 indicators in the areas of international research, citations, teaching and research funding from companies.

In addition to the general list, THE produces rankings in specific fields of science as well as regional rankings. Aalto’s THE general ranking this year is 184.

Specific rankings are more relevant ɫɫÀ² University than the general rankings, as Aalto specialises in technology, business and arts. Depending on the calculation method, there are approximately 17 000–22 000 universities in the world.

Read more

  • (timeshighereducation.com)
  • (timeshighereducation.com)
  • Updated:
  • Published:
Share
URL copied!

Read more news

Microscope image of wavy skin tissue layer, pink and purple cells forming dense clusters
Cooperation, Studies, University Published:

Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis

Unite!’s Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany.
Filmbot robot
Research & Art Published:

Researchers make micromanipulation more accessible

FilMBot aims to lower the barrier to high-precision work in education, research, and micro-assembly
Two people carrying a sign with 'IT Services' written on it and a magnifying glass icon.
University Published:

Multifactor authentication (MFA) required for all services when logging in from outside Aalto, starting 28 April 2026

The MFA policy for Aalto Login (idp.aalto.fi) will be aligned with the policy used by other Aalto services.
Group of students at round tables talking and working on laptops in a bright office space
Research & Art, Studies Published:

Positive communication and improvisation help build students’ communication skills to meet employer needs

The School of Business redesigned its mandatory first-year communication course