News in the Student Guide
Multifactor authentication (MFA) required less often from now on
Usability improved based on feedback
Apply for exchange in September 2025!
The September exchange application round begins on 2.9. and ends on 22.9. Students can apply for exchange to the spring 2026 exchange places.
Vice President Petri Suomala's greetings to students
I wish you a warm welcome to the Aalto University campus to begin the 2025–2026 academic year.
Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2025!
The search for Campus Sustainability Champion is on again, submit your nomination!
Remember to pay the student healthcare fee to Kela
Students entitled to the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) must pay the student healthcare fee on their own initiative.
Enrol for the academic year by 29 August 2025
Enrolment for the 2025–2026 academic year ends on 29 August 2025.
EMREX service in Sisu simplifies transfer of course completion data
The new service will simplify credit transfer applications.
Aalto adopts e-certificates
From the start of August 2025, graduating students will receive an electronic degree certificate. Check your contact details to avoid delays with certificate delivery.
Changes to be made in 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study
Read more about the changes to the retention period for files
Supporting your study wellbeing, autumn 2025
Dear student, welcome to start the autumn semester! 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.
Change to the deadline for enrollment in connection with applying for readmission
From August 1, 2025 onward, in connection with applying for readmission, the student must enroll for the academic year within 28 days from the date of the decision.
Short breaks in Aalto network services on Saturday 16 August 2025 between 10 and 16
Aalto University core network under maintenance
Delays in the processing of financial aid applications – students may have to wait for decisions and benefits
Kela has received a large number of applications for the housing supplement for students due to recent changes in the housing benefits available to students.
BIZ Exchange infos in November
The application period for exchanges for the academic year 2026-2027 is next January 2026.
We will organize information sessions for the exchange application in November.
Information sessions will be organized on campus and online, in Finnish and English.
If you are planning to apply for an exchange, please participate in the information session.
We will organize information sessions for the exchange application in November.
Information sessions will be organized on campus and online, in Finnish and English.
If you are planning to apply for an exchange, please participate in the information session.
National learner IDs and personal details updated in Sisu
National learner ID information has been updated as a batch run in Sisu
Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Student Niklas Hamberg represents Aalto and Unite! at the 2025 European Student Assembly in Strasbourg
Over 250 university students from across Europe gathered at the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2025.
Supporting your study ability and wellbeing, Summer 2025
Dear student! To support the study ability and wellbeing of our students, Aalto offers online material and guidance during the summer. FSHS serves students throughout the summer.