CoDaS Erasmus Mundus Program in Communications Engineering and Data Science

The CoDaS Erasmus Mundus Program is a dynamic two‑year international joint Master’s that marries Communications Engineering with Data Science, delivered by a powerhouse team of five top‑tier European technical universities. Funded by the Erasmus+ Joint Master’s initiative, CoDaS blends advanced coursework, hands‑on projects, summer schools, internships, and a master’s thesis—all across at least two countries. It’s a full‑on academic adventure designed to prepare students for the real world of cutting‑edge telecom, AI, security, IoT, and networking systems while building that essential global mindset.

What sets CoDaS apart is its synergy: you’re not just crunching numbers or designing networks—you’re strategically fusing both disciplines, literally across borders. Imagine diving into signal processing at Aalto (Finland), then moving on to machine learning and IoT in Barcelona, followed by security-focused data science in Grenoble—all earning 120 ECTS, ultimately securing a double degree and enhanced employment magnetism in an increasingly interconnected world

Project Status

• Status: Ongoing
• Start date 01-09-2023
• End date 31-10-2029
• Action Type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Description of the CoDaS Erasmus Mundus

CoDaS is a collaborative Master’s program leveraging the mobility and prestige of the Erasmus+ scheme and Unite!’s vision for a unified European university . Students split their studies across multiple institutions, gaining a truly international academic experience, with a balanced curriculum blending communications, data science, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning

Key Features of the CoDaS Erasmus Mundus

• 120 ECTS credits across two years
• Double degree: earn two national degrees from the two universities where you complete 60 ECTS each
• Mandatory study in two countries outside your residence
• Curriculum spans soft skills, programming, networks, AI, communications, and security
• Thesis project (30 ECTS), supervised by both universities
• Summer school between years, plus conference participation

Mobility Tracks of the CoDaS Erasmus Mundus Program

• Year 1 (Home University – 60 ECTS): Choose among Aalto, Técnico Lisboa, TU Braunschweig, or UPC BarcelonaTech
• Year 2 (Host University – 30 ECTS + Thesis 30 ECTS): Options include Grenoble INP‑UGA as well
• Two-country rule ensures cross-border experience. Residents in home or host country may do thesis abroad or in industry

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s (180 ECTS) in engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related
• Proficiency in English
• Motivation video submission required
• Strong academic record and foundational programming/math background

How to Apply for CoDaS Erasmus Mundus Program

• Apply online through the official CoDaS portal within the application period
• Complete application form and upload documents and motivation video link
• Applications open in early Dec and close by early Jan
• Wait until late March for admission decisions; scholarship decisions follow shortly after

Tips to Win the CoDaS Erasmus Mundus Program

• Craft a compelling motivation video that stands out, highlight your interest in communications/data science and your international mindset.
• Emphasize programming and math skills, even with basic project showcases.
• Demonstrate cross-cultural adaptability: Cite past teamwork or study abroad experiences.
• Mention alignment with Unite!’s values—innovation, European collaboration, sustainability.
• Be punctual as missing deadlines (application, documents, video) means automatic disqualification

Application Timeline

• Opens: December
• Deadline: January
• Enroll: Starting September following selection

Curriculum Structure of the CoDaS Erasmus Mundus Program

• Year 1 (60 ECTS): Core modules—languages, communication systems, programming, data science, security, mathematics, plus a joint project
• Year 2 (60 ECTS): Specialization + thesis (30 ECTS). Topics vary by host university:
  • Grenoble INP‑UGA: Communications + Data Science + Security
  • Técnico Lisboa: Communications & Data Science
  • Aalto: Communications + Automation + ML
  • TU Braunschweig: Communications, ML, Medical Informatics & Biomedicine
  • UPC: Communications, 5G/6G + IoT + Data Science

Coordinator Contact

• Coordinating University: Aalto University, School of Electrical Engineering
• Email: codas@aalto.fi
• Address: Aalto University, School of Electrical Engineering, Maarintie 8, 02150 Espoo, Finland

Alumni Feedback

Data science has so many possible applications, which I find kind of amazing! It’s beneficial to combine data science with communications engineering because it gives a better understanding of lower-level tools and processes. It completes my understanding of the data and where it’s coming from. It’s kind of two different parts of the same information flow.

~Flavie Ailhaud

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)