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New Sisu assessment instructions for teachers have been published, other instructions open for comments
Assessment instructions are now fully available on the aalto.fi website, while other guidelines have been added for commenting.
Courses for doctoral students in period II (2024-2025)
Period II runs from 21 October to 8 December 2024.
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.
Study languages and communication during autumn – register for KiViTa courses now!
Apply on 30 September, at the latest. Our courses range from Finnish and foreign language courses to academic writing and communication skills.
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
Applying for study-right extensions is becoming chargeable
The processing fee will apply to all applications submitted on or after 1 January 2025.
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.
Students explored Finnish ESG market and business opportunities for Euroclear Finland
The students conducted a comprehensive analysis of the current ESG market, both from a reporting perspective and a data-provider angle
Aalto University to resign from flexible study right (JOO) agreement as of 1 January 2026
No new approvals or recommendations for JOO studies will be given after 31 July 2025.
Compassion mentoring for doctoral students - Sign up for this autumn's groups!
Sign up for this autumn's compassion-themed mentoring peer groups for doctoral students!
From Chicago to Finland: Exploring Global Business Innovation at Aalto University
Students from Loyola University Chicago visited Aalto University in Finland for the fifth time as part of the "Global Perspectives on Business" programme, offered by Aalto University Summer School.
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).
