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Coming soon, ARTEFAKTI26 (3.-9.9.2026)
ARTEFAKTI returns for the fourth year to Helsinki Design Week from the 3rd to 9th of September 2026 at Puristamo hall in Kaapelitehdas
Experience Isn't the Finish Line: Payam Salarvand on Learning to Build Better
Can experienced entrepreneurs still benefit from going back to the classroom?
Beyond Startups: Karla Still on Rethinking Entrepreneurship
Can entrepreneurship look different from the startup stories we hear most often?
ENG application for exchanges in spring 2027
The application period for exchange studies for spring 2027 is from 31 August to 18 September 2026 at 16:00. In the autumn application round, the available exchange places for the upcoming spring semester are those that were not filled in the main application round in January.
From Quantum to Entrepreneurship: Sreekrishna Praveen on Expanding His Perspective
How do you turn breakthrough technologies into real-world impact?
Updated Master’s Thesis Rubrics and Grading Sheets now live
We have updated the master’s thesis grading rubric and grading sheets to reflect the growing use of 20 ECTS theses alongside 30 ECTS theses. The grading sheet now also records whether the thesis was completed as a pair. Please always use the newest rubric! Students must officially start their thesis in MyStudies service to receive topical information and to submit; supervisors should verify all advisees are visible in their Student Success Hub home.
Open university courses for Autumn 2026 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
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.
Founder Stories That Stay With You: Emma Seisto on Discovering Entrepreneurship
The course that made Emma rethink her future.
TECH student! Exchange destinations available for spring 2027 published
Change the scene next spring! The exchange destinations open for application in the supplementary round are now published. The application round will be open from 31 Aug to 18 September 16:00.
Aalto University admitted 2126 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
New students were also selected through the open university pathway and transfer application
All of Aalto in one programme: the new Bachelor’s Programme in Technology, Business and Design starts in 2027
The programme suits curious students with multiple interests. After a shared first year, you'll focus on technology, business or design.
Prototyping and Validation Grant: VeinOptima
An Aalto design student is building a device to help nurses find veins faster, funded by Aalto's Prototyping and Validation Grant.
Done: OpenLearning maintenance break Mon 29 June, 2026 at 9 - 12
OpenLearning maintenance break on 29 June 2026 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.
Turnitin maintenance break on Saturday 18 July, 2026 at 14:00-23:59
Turnitin maintenance break on 18 July 2026 starting at 14:00. During this time, the service will have intermittent availability to users.
MyStudies upgraded: Student services now easier to find
The MyStudies front end has been renovated to improve the student experience, making use of the service more straightforward and key services easier to find. At the same time, MyStudies’ visual identity was modified to match that of Aalto’s other digital services.
A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates to study finance in the U.S.
With the Vuolteenaho scholarship, School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho support our talented students’ academic excellence and international opportunities
From assumptions to evidence: Andy Du Ly on testing ideas before building
What happens when a founder puts assumptions to the test?
Yahya Bahadori’s master’s thesis started his career as a process engineer at the same company
Drawn by Aalto University's academic excellence and the flexibility of the Advanced Energy Solutions programme, Yahya Bahadori found the perfect place to expand his expertise in energy technologies. His studies not only shaped his professional path but also introduced him to Finnish student life, lifelong friendships, and the spirit of sisu.
