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Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Lotta Partanen moved from design to creating new business
Aalto University alum Lotta Partanen realized that she is more interested in new businesses than in furniture design. She has ended up building and leading VTT's Launchpad business incubator.
Staff perspectives on the free courses offered by open university
Mari Nuottajärvi has developed her skills by participating in free courses for the staff at the open university. The studies have offered new ideas and deepened her expertise in areas such as leadership.
Master's students in accounting worked on Fiskars' equity story
The work of students can have a real impact on the overall value and future performance of a company and its business areas
Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi
Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University
Preparing curricula 2026–2028: Curricula are finalized and approved by the end of March
The curricula for the academic years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 are prepared in programmes and at the departments. After the academic design work, the learning outcomes, degree requirements and course descriptions are finalized in learning services for administrative decision making process. The Academic committees approve the curricula before publishing them.
Call for doctoral student tutors, March 2026
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Languages, culture and communication courses in period IV
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Changes to be made on 1 Feb 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study
Reminder: in the future, files will be deleted after your account closes.
Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor’s programmes
The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering
Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders
A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026.
Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025
The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year.
“Listening and meeting people matters”
Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics.
Join a beginner-level Finnish language courses in spring 2026!
Aalto University offers opportunities to study Finnish in spring 2026. Register on Workday!
Courses in research writing, communication and EDI for doctoral students (period IV, 2025-2026)
Period IV runs from 23 February to 19 April 2026. No teaching or examinations 2– 8 April 2026 (Easter holiday)
Submit your ideas to the Unite! Widening Training Series for Researchers
Unite!Widening invites staff, faculty and researchers from Aalto to help design a new, hands-on training series for researchers.
Data protection while updating student information
Before updating a student's personal information the student has to be identified.
Instructions for MyCourses and other digital teaching tools now available on Aalto.fi - also in Finnish!
Instructions for supporting digital teaching have been updated for Aalto.fi website.
Exams Pilot with Schoolyear at Aalto University This Spring
We are piloting a new electronic exam systen, Schoolyear.
