News in the Student Guide
Introduction of the electronic degree certificate at Aalto University progressing as planned
Aalto will introduce electronic degree certificates at the beginning of the 2025–26 academic year with a view to providing a high-quality and reliable electronic degree certificate to its students.
You can now apply for Aalto ARTS Summer School 2025
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture is hosting its fourth summer school. The Summer School consists of a two week intensive course, symposium and online activities.
Call for Applications: Orbiting Sustainability
Tackle Space Debris & Build a Sustainable Future in Space – Apply for the Orbiting Sustainability Workshop in Grenoble!
Pilot project Learning Lounge brings more flexible use of campus space
In the first pilot, the TUAS restaurant dining area is available for use after lunch on a self-service basis.
Teaching Factories Competition for students (Call is open until 15 APR 2025)
Calling on Bachelor’s & Master’s students to team up, tackle real manufacturing problems!
Changes in how tuition fees are paid
Tuition fee invoices are no longer sent, as payments are done through Flywire.
Leave your legacy on the Aalto campus with the Unite! art competition
Aalto students are invited to propose and create a meaningful and impactful piece of art to represent the collaboration and spirit of Unite! and its nine partner universities.
Respond to the quality survey on restaurants 17. - 23.3.2025
All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets.
Are you curious about what it's like to be a researcher?
Information and inspiration for students interested in doctoral research and studies
Become a Nightingale-mentor as an Aalto student
The Nightingale mentorship programme for Aalto students
Study entrepreneurship on the U!Train journey across Europe. Apply by April 7.
Join the exciting train journey from Darmstadt to Graz, focusing on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and multicultural collaboration.
Apply for Frugal Design - international short-term course in Sweden!
The Frugal Design course, organised by the Nordic Five Tech Alliance, allows you to participate in an international project and develop your skills in multidisciplinary student teams. The course aims to enable participants to engage in a collaborative, cross-cultural prototyping design process with an emphasis on a simple and cost-effective approach.
Apply for a 2–6-month research internship in Japan!
Aalto’s Master and PhD students can apply for a 2–6-month internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan.
Summer courses at DTU Summer University in Denmark
Aalto's engineering students can apply to complete summer courses at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Summer University.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period IV
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses in period IV.
Sisu student homepage to be upgraded
Sisu’s current homepage for students will be revamped in the spring.
Extension application fees in 2025
The €50 processing fee for extension applications is in effect as of 1 January 2025. Extension applications will be available on Sisu in March, and payment can be made through Paytrail.
Internship opportunities in Singapore
Apply for internship in Singapore (bachelor/master/doctoral). Application period ends 31.3.2025
Aalto graduates to receive e-diplomas as of August 2025 – What will change?
Aalto is switching to e-diplomas in August 2025, bringing easy access, eco-friendliness and other benefits.