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Student Guide

Master's Programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

Starting your studies

The programme organizes a joint induction week first year students at Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) in Reims during the last week of August. The week includes a detailed presentation of curriculum and the study tracks, a presentation of Green Line projects, inspirational lectures, a site visit; “integration” trainings (French basics, intercultural training), a presentation of administrative issues, and social events enabling students to get to know each other and to start building a solid network. Admitted students will be provided with the detailed schedule and other information during the summer before their studies begin.

Students arriving ʵ University for their second year of studies are invited to participate in the orientation week at the start of their time at Aalto. The orientation week is usually organized around the beginning of September. Classes start the week after the orientation week.

The programme-specific orientation for students in BIOCEB arriving ʵ will be organized on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 14.00-15.00 in conference room D301e in the Chemistry building (Kemistintie 1). Make sure to attend the general orientation for all master's students in the School of Chemical Engineering as well.

Orientation at CHEM

Studies for the academic year 2026–2027 begin on the orientation week in the end of August. Participation in the orientation week is very important for the smooth start of the studies. During the week, you will meet your fellow students and teachers for the first time, socialize at events organized by guilds, receive support for course selections and study systems, as well as have the opportunity to handle official matters related to daily life. The Orientation programme will be published on this page during Summer 2026.

The programme-specific orientation is very important to attend also for students who continue their studies after a bachelor's degree at Aalto. Please attend the programme-specific orientation if you graduate from Aalto Bachelor´s programme during the calendar year 2026.

Webinar: Planning your studies in Sisu

Aalto CHEM will organize Zoom webinars to help you to plan your studies. Schedule for these seminars will be published during the Summer 2026. 

Tutoring at CHEM

If you are a new student at Aalto, we will share your contact information with a student tutor who will contact you during Summer. Each new student who completed their bachelor's degree outside Aalto is assigned a student tutor who has completed tutor training.

Tutors are senior students who help new students during the orientation week and at the beginning of their studies. Tutoring is carried out in cooperation between the tutors, Aalto University personnel and student organizations. Each major and programme has their own tutors who introduce students to the campus, student organization activities (e.g. Prosessiteekkarit & AYY) and student life in general.

NB! If you have any questions regarding: 

  • practicalities after admission (tuition fees and scholarships, residence permits, health and insurance, housing etc.)
  • practicalities after moving to Finland (registering with the authorities, local transportation, student healthcare etc.)

  • other topics related to living and studying in Finland

    please contact International Students Peer Advice (ISPA) service. See ISPA contact information and opening hours. 

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