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Electronic degree certificates have completely supplanted paper
The university switched to electronic degree certificates in August 2025. Paper degree certificates are no longer issued.
Supporting your study wellbeing, January 2026
Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing. Below you will find more about the services available and links to useful materials.
Study abroad from home with Unite鈥檚 Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!鈥檚 Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Practice languages together with the Unite! Language Tandems
Learn languages with another student from one of the nine Unite! alliance universities.
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.
Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call
The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to 鈧20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Open university summer courses for degree students
Aalto University degree students can register free of charge for some Open University courses in summer 2026.
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Windows 11 in IT Classrooms 鈥 Changes to how files are saved
Save your files to the Home network drive or OneDrive
UniSport services at Aalto University in spring 2026
Group excericise classes and free break excercise for students and staff at Aalto University.
Many new things at UniSport this spring - see what鈥檚 coming!
The new year at UniSport starts energetically and brings plenty of new offerings for Aalto University staff and students 鈥 including pilates at Undergraduate Centre, plans for the Viikki sports centre, a free challenge, and much more.
Learn more about dual-use products and technologies - welcome to the course in spring 2026
Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic.
Open call: Studies in India with a TFK project
Interested in studies in India? TFK project 鈥淚nformation, communication and data processing technologies for response management in case of natural disasters (ICT4AID)鈥 offers students the possibility to apply for studies in India.
Sisu鈥檚 study planning functions redesigned
Sisu鈥檚 Timeline and Structure of studies views have been redesigned. In the Structure of studies, you can choose between the new, revised views or the currently existing ones.
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026
Gain an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call of Spring 2026. The call includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD.
Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up
Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 3rd and 4th period!
Jump into an adventure in academic year 26/27! New exchange destinations for students in the schools of technology!
Dreaming of international experiences, new friendships, and academic growth? Now is your chance to seize the opportunity!
Help and Support During the Christmas Season
Starting Point of Wellbeing will be on a Christmas break from 12 December to 6 January, and during this time, there will be no drop-in guidance. On 7 January, guidance will resume normally. However, you don't have to be alone. If you need support in conversations or any help during the Christmas holidays, see the contact information below.
Sisu updates data on active students having national learner IDs
Changes in student information is updated from the national learner ID register daily.