General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Sisu is a part of Aaltonians' everyday life
The use of Sisu is part of Aaltonians’ everyday life. Sisu is developed based on user feedback.
Join Unite! Seed Fund Ideathon in Austria
Travel and accommodation are covered for accepted students. Apply by 6 October.
The change of work drives organisations to invest in continuous learning and sustainable thinking
Organisations have a responsibility to ensure that employees have the necessary skills and opportunities to learn new things.
Student Rasmus Mäkinen: courses that requires creativity have helped me understand energy and mechanical engineering studies better
Rasmus Mäkinen, a bachelor's student in Energy and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's programme, feels that physics was already a favourite subject during his upper secondary school studies, which led him to study at Aalto. The best thing about his studies has been the versatility of the courses, and especially the Computer-aided Design course impressed Rasmus so much that he decided to apply for it as a course assistant.
Student Reetta Kanervo: flexibility in studies makes it possible to combine studies, sports hobbies and part-time work
In Reeta's opinion, the best things about student life are internationality, freedom of choice and the fact that there is definitely something for everyone to do alongside their studies. For example, she has completed part of her studies abroad as individual summer courses, been a member of the board of a riding team and participated in a scuba diving course.
Student Olivia Matilainen: I have always been interested in urban buildings from both architectural and technical perspectives
Olivia's talent in mathematical science subjects and natural creativity have been useful in her studies – in the Bachelor's Programme in Real Estate Economics and Geoinformatics, she gets to combine both architecture and engineering perspectives. Olivia has known since her first major course that the program was the perfect choice for her.
Aalto changes tuition fees and renews scholarship programme for tuition-fee students
Aalto University will amend its tuition fees and scholarship programme effective as of 1 August 2025. The revised fees and scholarships will pertain to students whose right to study begins on or after 1 August 2025.
Emma Kemppinen: Semiconductor industry offers a lot of opportunities both in industry and academia
Emma got her summer job in a research group thanks to donations from companies in the semiconductor industry. The summer job confirmed her interest in the field.
Appreciative encounter - join interactive group coaching
A totally new kind of training open for all Aaltonians starts 7 October – as a participant you will get concrete tools for appreciative interaction both in your work and studies
Aalto University Summer School 2024 Wrap-Up: Inspiring new learnings and opportunities for students from all over the world
Summer 2024 was one for the books – with 250 students from 70 different nationalities, each summer course was a whirlwind of new meetings, learnings and connections at the Aalto University campus.
Otaparkki now open also for Aalto staff
The top two floors of the Otaparkki multi-storey car park have been opened to the Aalto staff members.
Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled
The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
Aalto University's celebrates the start of 15th academic year
The new academic year at Aalto University began on September 3rd. The opening speeches emphasized connections to Finnish working life and a sense of community.
“Enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace” - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).
Polish up your language skills this autumn
Several language initiatives offer Aaltonians a chance to learn and improve their language skills free-of-charge on campus starting September
Vice President Petri Suomala's welcome words to the new students
Vice President Petri Suomala welcomes new students to the Aalto community.
The Tähtitiistai lecture series brings the astronomy close to everyone's everyday life
The open lecture series will cover the study of restless black holes, Earth-sized telescopes and what the historic 50-year history of solar research can tell us about ourselves and our future on Earth. The lecture series is open to all and will take place online and in person in Otaniemi in autumn 2024. The event series is held mainly in Finnish. Welcome!
Search dogs are training at the Otaniemi campus 31 August
In the exercise, the dogs and handlers from a search dog association search for individuals in the terrain.
Explore the university's art on guided tours
Tours focusing on the public art at Marsio, Kide and Viima buildings are a part of Designs for a Cooler Planet festival.
New restaurant MOO – Middle of Otaniemi has opened in Marsio
New restaurant MOO – Middle of Otaniemi has opened in Marsio. MOO offers delicious and responsibly prepared food from morning porridge to late afternoon coffee.
