General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Elina Pyylampi wants to combine renewable energy solutions and commerciality
The first-year student in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering wants to work with renewable energy and electrical systems.
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 鈥 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, 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.
Students examined the private credit market for OP Pohjola
Aalto University School of Business and OP Pohjola collaborated on a student project that examined the development and opportunities of the private credit business in Europe.
Lassila & Tikanoja has been demerged into two separate publicly listed companies
At the beginning of 2026, Lassila & Tikanoja demerged into two separate publicly listed companies: one focusing on circular economy services, continuing under the name Lassila & Tikanoja, and the other offering property services, now operating under the name Luotea.
Join the Mentimeter end-user training and add interaction to your presentations
Training available for academics and internal use
Join Start to Finnish 鈥 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.
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses.
Aaltonians' discounts and events 2026
Aalto community members are offered discounts on various services and events.
Isabel Salmi emphasises that you don't have to be a math genius to study Information Technology
Third-year Information Technology student Isabel Salmi got help with developing a study technique 鈥 and found the joy of mathematics in the process
Explore the Open University's courses for summer 2026
Registration for courses starting at the beginning of the summer opens on 23 March, but you can already browse what鈥檚 available.
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.
Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future
Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future.
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.
Mari Nuottaj盲rvi develops her skills on open university courses: 鈥淭here鈥檚 more interesting content available than I have time to study鈥
The free studies meant for Aalto staff have offered new ideas and deepened her expertise in areas such as leadership.
Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi
Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University
