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Student Guide

Bachelor's Programme in Economics

Starting your studies

Congratulations for the admission and welcome to study at the Aalto University School of Business! On this page you will find instructions for starting your studies and the orientation programme.

Prepare for your Bachelor’s studies:

  1. Follow the instructions for new students on this page, on the page Bachelor students and, if applicable, on the page International Students.
  2. Read carefully the newsletters sent to new students during summer
    Newsletter 1
    Newsletter 2
  3. Activate your Aalto IT user account and complete the preorientation on the MyCourses learning platform
  4. Reserve time for orientation events
    • Orientation week is organized on Aug 25 – Aug 28, 2026. Events take place both in daytime and evenings
  5. Get to know the recommended schedule and course timetables. Teaching times can be found in Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi)
    • You will also get help with course registrations during orientation week. If you want to register for courses other than those in the recommended timetable (e.g., language courses), register by 24.8.2026. Instructions here.
  6. Review math if needed. It makes starting your studies easier and more enjoyable. More on the math review
  7. Participate in orientation events
  8. Start your studies: first courses will begin on Aug 31, 2026.

Participating in orientation is an important part of starting your university studies. During the orientation you will familiarize yourself with studying and student life, your courses, study environment and university practices. You will also receive information about services available to you and get to know your fellow students, tutors, staff and faculty.

Attending the orientation events and activities is highly recommended for all new students. If you cannot attend, please inform your planning officer and familiarize yourself with the information provided on these pages.

Orientation schedule for Bachelor's Programme in Economics, fall 2026

The orientation week programme will be updated here during summer 2026. 

How to prepare for your bachelor’s studies

Support for starting your studies

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Bachelor's students

Information for Bachelor's students who start their studies in Bachelor's programmes taught in English

New students
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International students

This section of the Student Guide helps with tasks that new international bachelor's and master's degree as well as exchange students need to take care of after admission, especially if you are moving to Finland for the first time. The section should be read along with the general instructions for new bachelor's, master's and exchange students. Also included is further information about living in Finland when you are settling in.

International students

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Here you will also find restaurants, the map, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page! You can also visit the campus virtually.

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