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Stop applying for jobs and build your own startup instead at Ignite
Applications for the Ignite summer accelerator program 2026 are open. Apply by March 8.
Join Start to Finnish – A self-study course on Finnish working life
Join this free online course to deepen your understanding of the Finnish working environment, especially its legal and regulatory aspects.
Student: do you need to borrow a laptop for an exam, course or project?
Laptops are now available for loan from IT services
Go from student to founder this summer at Ignite
Apply now. Ignite is a 10-week summer program designed to transform ambitious students into founders.
Friends Program, Spring 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Electronic degree certificates have completely supplanted paper
The university switched to electronic degree certificates in August 2025. Paper degree certificates are no longer issued.
Supporting your study wellbeing, January 2026
Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing. Below you will find more about the services available and links to useful materials.
Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period IV
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Changes to be made on 1 Feb 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study
Reminder: in the future, files will be deleted after your account closes.
Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor’s programmes
The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications
The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call
The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Open university summer courses for degree students
Aalto University degree students can register free of charge for some Open University courses in summer 2026.
Aalto-yliopiston Avoimen yliopiston kesäopetus tutkinto-opiskelijoille
Aalto-yliopiston Avoimen yliopiston kesäopetus tutkinto-opiskelijoille
Windows 11 in IT Classrooms – Changes to how files are saved
Save your files to the Home network drive or OneDrive
UniSport services at Aalto University in spring 2026
Group excericise classes and free break excercise for students and staff at Aalto University.
Many new things at UniSport this spring - see what’s coming!
The new year at UniSport starts energetically and brings plenty of new offerings for Aalto University staff and students – including pilates at Undergraduate Centre, plans for the Viikki sports centre, a free challenge, and much more.
Sensory-friendly relaxation room voted students’ top idea
The winner of the 2025 participatory budgeting vote was announced at the end of November.
BIZ Exchange application for the AY 2026-2027
Exchanage application for the academic year 2026-2027 has begun. Application period Monday January 12, to Friday January 30, 2026.
