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Apply for Frugal Design - international short-term course in Sweden!
The Frugal Design course, organised by the Nordic Five Tech Alliance, allows you to participate in an international project and develop your skills in multidisciplinary student teams. The course aims to enable participants to engage in a collaborative, cross-cultural prototyping design process with an emphasis on a simple and cost-effective approach.
Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
OpenLearning additional maintenace downtime on Wednesday, 11 March from 9:00 AM to 12
The system will be unavailable during the update.
Call for applications: Experience the Silicon Valley mindset at UC Berkeley entrepreneurship bootcamp
Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers have an opportunity to join the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship bootcamp at UC Berkeley, flights and accommodation costs covered, in August 2026.
Thesis Retreat at Hvittorp Conference Centre at Kirkkonummi
Are you writing your thesis and need a few days just for that? Welcome to the Thesis Writing Retreat! This retreat is for all students working on their thesis – bachelor’s, master’s, diploma work, final projects, and doctoral dissertations.
Stop applying for jobs and build your own startup instead at Ignite
Applications for the Ignite summer accelerator program 2026 are open. Apply by March 8.
Join Start to Finnish – A self-study course on Finnish working life
Join this free online course to deepen your understanding of the Finnish working environment, especially its legal and regulatory aspects.
Student: do you need to borrow a laptop for an exam, course or project?
Laptops are now available for loan from IT services
Go from student to founder this summer at Ignite
Apply now. Ignite is a 10-week summer program designed to transform ambitious students into founders.
Friends Program, Spring 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto
Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
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’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s 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.
Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders
A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026.
Mentimeter presentation tool now available for use at Aalto
Engage your audience with real-time polls and votes