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Aalto University endowment provided EUR 41 million in 2024 for education and research
The university endowment portfolio returned 11.2%
Lauri Saarinen: Aalto is like the Silicon Valley of Europe — only better
Lauri Saarinen is Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM). This is his journey from student to professor of the year.
Biketti containers arrive on campus – making bike parking safer and more convenient
The innovative Biketti improves cycling conditions on campus.
Chancellor Emeritus Matti Lehti: I feel great gratitude towards the School of Business
‘By donating, you can support young people who certainly need and appreciate the support they receive.’
An autonomous car driving around Helsinki and Espoo helps cities solve future problems
Geospatial data can help prepare for extreme weather, floods and the degradation of roads.
AllWell? student survey 2025 reaches 41 per cent of target group
The survey was emailed to all Aalto University's second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students. AllWell? warmly thanks all of the respondents!
Supporting your study wellbeing, April 2025
Dear student! Remember that Aalto University provides various services to support your study ability and wellbeing. For more information, please see our current services.
Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage
Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications.
Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2024
In 2024, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 19 500 euros in total.
Masis Brewery has moved to Otaniemi – Taproom is open from Wednesday to Saturday
Espoo-based brewery Masis Brewery has moved to Tietotie 2 in Otaniemi, opposite the A Bloc shopping centre. Opening of the Taproom and Brewery Shop 4.–5.4.2025.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period V
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses in period V.
Visas for business travel are acquired through SoloVisa
Aalto University's partner for visa process is changing. The new partner is SoloVisa.
Participate in a survey conducted by the University of Turku!
Dear student, participate in a survey conducted by the University of Turku that examines the well-being of international students at Finnish universities.
Student startup uses AI to boost construction site procurement and logistics
Student-founded company helps construction firms find the right products and streamline operations.
Shape your future at Aalto University Summer School
Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally.
Jaakko Aspara appointed as Full Professor
Professor Aspara started in the position as of 1 March 2025
Welcome to the Friends Program!
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. Our goal is to bring people together because friendship is precious—life is better with friends!
Changes in registration procedures when improving a grade
The new grade improvement function in Sisu allows students wishing to improve a grade to register for a different version of a previously completed course and to choose a different completion method when raising the grade.
Enrolment for the 2025 – 2026 academic year
The enrolment period for the 2025–2026 academic year begins on 2 May 2025.
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.