General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Aalto University's Finnish Design Push: Empowering SMEs and Design students
The Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, started collaboration with five SME technology companies by exploring design integration into their digital services.
Trial use for Cambridge University Press e-books
The books in trial use are available for reading until the end of November 2025.
School of Business reserved parking spaces – Spring 2025
The parking right is valid until August 31, 2025
New guideline: Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity in Studies
A new guideline, the Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity in Studies will enter into force on 1 January 2025. The code, approved by the University Academic Affairs Committee in September 2024, will replace the previous similar guideline approved in 2011, the Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations thereof.
CoDaS Master’s Programme in Communications and Data Science (Erasmus Mundus) – Application period open!
CoDaS is an international joint master’s degree programme offered by five European universities.
Bachelor's theses in technology will be possible to publish at Aaltodoc from the beginning of year 2025
From the beginning of year 2025, the publication of all bachelor's theses in the field of technology in the Aalto university’s Aaltodoc publication archive will become possible. This change now also offers technology students the same opportunity to publish their thesis as ARTS and BIZ students already have.
Educational Opportunities Across Europe – check the Unite! Student Catalogue
Academic and extracurricular offerings from nine universities in the Unite! alliance.
Nominate your candidate for the 2024 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering
Nominate candidates for the 2024 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering
Aalto to start e-diploma system in autumn 2025
The electronic degree certificate is an official original document bearing the digital signature of the school dean.
Summer School Alum Story: “Any idea is possible within these walls”
Aalto University Summer School alum Judith Gilbrich was impressed with how Aalto University truly lives up to its reputation as a supporter and facilitator of innovation and creativity.
Alum Elina Valtonen: ‘Study broadly everything that interests you’
Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and alum of the School of Business majoring in financial economics Elina Valtonen would do the same now as she did 20 years ago while studying: she would study a wide range of subjects that interest her and would also boldly venture into areas outside her comfort zone, as that is where the most learning happens.
Alumn Emily Johnson works with community engagement, a topic that led her to choose Master’s Programme in Aalto
Emily Johnson chose Aalto University after finding out that the Master’s programme director at the time specialized in her exact area of interest. In her Master’s studies she wanted to pursue skills to involve the community in the designing and planning process. Since graduating she has worked in a company that provides a community engagement platform made for planners.
Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work
The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.
Automation and artificial intelligence change the way we work and learn
Automation is not eliminating jobs, but rather changing the way people work and the skills they need.
Changes to the Universities Act confirmed: impact on Aalto University’s tuition-fee students
The changes to the Universities Act have been confirmed in November 2024, and the Aalto President has made a decision in August 2024 regarding tuition fee policies at Aalto University.
Unite! Research School: A Week of European Collaboration in Research
The first Unite! Research School brought together almost 200 doctoral and master's students as well as researchers from all nine Unite! universities.
Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2025
Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
ENG exchange application 2025
Vaihtohaku lukuvuoden 2025/26 kohteisiin on 10.1. - 31.1.2025. Tammikuun hakukierroksella on avoinna seuraavan syys- sekä kevätlukukauden vaihtopaikat.
Safety is everyone's business and small actions make everyday life safer.
Fire Safety Week is a national yearly theme week aimed at improving fire safety for everyone as well as practical fire safety skills. Fires cause significant property damage and personal injuries every year. Take part in Fire Safety Week by ensuring that the basic aspects of fire safety are in order and by preventing fires both at the workplace and at home.
Interdisciplinary course in Lisbon on plastic-free oceans, apply by 15 January
The course takes place online from January to April 2025 and face-to-face in Lisbon, Portugal, in July 2025.
