Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

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Our main research areas are algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis, applied mathematics and mechanics, stochastics and statistics, and systems analysis and operations research. We offer major and minor studies at both bachelor's and master's levels and provide doctoral research training. Our graduates have been recruited by universities, research institutes, governmental agencies as well as companies in the financial, energy and transportation sectors.

Aalto University / Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

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Research groups working on algebra and discrete mathematics

Research groups working on mathematical analysis

Research groups working on applied mathematics and mechanics

Research groups working on stochastics and statistics

Research groups working on systems and operations research.

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