General news related to studying at the Aalto university
ENG application for exchange 2026
The application period for exchange destinations for the academic year 2026/27 is from 12 January to 30 January 2026. The January application round includes available exchange places for the next autumn and spring semesters.
Spring 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in spring 2026. Registration starts December 8th!
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.
Enrol for spring 2026 in Oili (24 Nov. 2025 to 2 Jan. 2026)
Enrol for spring term 2026 by using the Oili enrolment and registration service from 24 November 2025 to 2 January 2026.
Stay safe near metro stations
When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed.
Submission of bachelor's theses is moved to MyStudies
Final bachelor's thesis are now submitted in MyStudies for evaluation, approval and archiving.
Campus restaurants during the holiday season in December and January 2025
The latest and most up-to-date information you always find on the restaurants' own websites.
Short usage interruptions of access-controlled doors in December
Aalto University's access control system will be updated to a new version during week 51 (3.-12.12.2025).
Temporary traffic arrangements on Lämpömiehenkuja and Metallimiehenkuja
The new arrangements will be implemented starting Monday, November 24, 2025.
Students' views in Sisu to be renewed before the end of year
The views for students in Sisu's structure of studies (study plan) and scheduling (timeline) to be renewed before the end of 2025.
Remember to pay attention to the terms of use of electronic resources
A wide range of electronic resources has been acquired for the use of Aalto University students and researchers. However, it is good to remember that all use of the materials acquired by the Aalto University Learning Centre is subject to the terms of use.
Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2026
Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
Accessible routes in Aalto Space application
You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
Interdisciplinary course in Lisbon on plastic-free oceans- apply by 15 December
The course takes place online from January to April 2026 and face-to-face in Lisbon, Portugal, in July 2026.
Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland
Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University.
Chemical engineering has swept Veera away: “I’m so excited — this is what it’s all about!”
Veera Mettänen, a first-year master's student at Aalto University, is fascinated by nanoscale phenomena and the behavior of materials — that is, why things happen. In the future, she wants to develop into a good leader.
Shape the future of health, energy or defence with Linkage courses
Apply to Linkage courses and get a chance to work with industry leaders, innovators and fellow students on real-world challenges!
Application period for FITech’s spring courses is approaching – explore the spring 2026 course offering now!
Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st.
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
Summer School alum Suvi: “Successful brands don’t just wing it”
We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong.
