Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary research establishment with strong industrial ties and impact on industry and society alike.
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Have a look through our bachelor's and master's programmes and prepare for the next application period!
Campaigning for tomorrow’s world
Engineers with their can-do spirit provide solutions for business competitiveness, human well-being and sustainability.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic
Finnish research is leading the way to designing ships that can withstand changing ice conditions.
Construction accounts for 70% of new buildings' emissions
Real estate regulations often fail to address the emissions created in the production of building materials and construction itself.
Satellite images reveal the positive effects of peatland restoration
Study shows that the temperature and albedo of restored peatlands begin to resemble those of intact peatlands within about a decade.
Latest news
The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings
A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design
Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes.
Aalto developing a multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme – students to choose their major during their studies
Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design
Shaking up Tech encourages young women and minorities to explore technology
The Shaking up Tech event will take place on 22 January 2026. The Event is aimed at young women and gender minorities who are considering their future study and career paths.Events
Public defence in Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering, M.Sc. Architecture Eveliina Harsia-Mikkola
What does polyphony mean in urban planning, and what kinds of practices are needed to realize it?
International Open Access Week 2025
International Open Access Week will be held 20 – 26 October. Check Aalto’s programme!Aalto AI Talks: Studying and Teaching with AI 21.10.2025
Studying and Teaching with AI: challenges and opportunities
Current trends in open access publishing: Introduction to Rights Retention Strategy (RRS), Oct 21, 2025
Learn about the Rights Retention Strategy (RRS) with experts from Legal and Research Services.Departments
Our research focuses on Arctic technology, sustainable built environments, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technologies and systems design and production.
To find out more about research at the School of Engineering, visit our departments' pages:
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering aims to build the structures of tomorrow through research, education and collaboration.
Department of Built Environment
Water resources, spatial data, sustainable asset management and safe transportation.
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Our work at the School of Engineering is inspired by the needs of society. We seek to contribute to the development of society by taking an active role in Finnish and international life – dialogue with a variety of stakeholders and cooperation agreements with the Capital Region municipalities and key partners support this aim.
Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology
The Foundation supports the scientific research and teaching of technical disciplines. The Foundation awards grants for MSc and DSc theses on a continuous basis, with the help of industry-donated funds. - What's new: Call for Doctoral student grants of Spring 2025, please see section Grants from the Foundation's own funds.
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The School of Engineering operates in a number of buildings at the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University.