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AI enhances security screening 鈥 Master鈥檚 thesis improves See Through Solutions鈥 camera technology
New AI solutions are being produced in FAIR ecosystem. See Through Solutions, a deep-tech startup, gained momentum for its development work from a master's thesis.
Finnish wood-based innovations on display in London
The exhibition showcases Finnish bioeconomy solutions for both industry and everyday consumer life. Origami-based FOLD materials offer more sustainable solutions not only for packaging but also for many other applications.
Awards presented for top doctoral and master鈥檚 theses at the School of Science
In 2025, there were altogether 71 doctoral and 607 master's degrees in the School of Science. In March, seven outstanding doctoral and six master's theses were awarded.
Apply to the University of Helsinki鈥檚 Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!
Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki鈥檚 Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
Aalto University鈥檚 art & design ranked 9th in the world
Five of Aalto鈥檚 fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
AREA Lunch Talks on Artistic Research // April 2026
AREA is launching a new series of informal lunch talks dedicated to artistic research at Aalto ARTS.
Strong interest in Aalto University鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 programmes continues
A total of 15,184 applicants applied 色色啦 University鈥檚 Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor鈥檚 programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Tomi Laurila strives to ensure that everyone starts on an equal footing
In the 100 words series, the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Startups succeed despite headwinds 鈥 revenue of Aalto Startup Center鈥檚 high-growth companies increased by 355% in three years
Growth companies emerging from Aalto Startup Center continue to expand strongly despite a challenging economic environment. The combined revenue of the fastest-growing companies increased to EUR 56.95 million in 2024.
Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer
Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy.
Sherwan Haji鈥檚 My Name is Hope has won the 2025 Jussi Award for Best Short Film
My Name is Hope is director-screenwriter-actor Sherwan Hajin鈥檚 master鈥檚 thesis film from the Department of Film at Aalto University.
School of Business guidance services to be renewed: book appointments in MyStudies; one shared contact address
The organisation of Learning Services at the School of Business will be renewed at the beginning of April.
From exchange studies to working life in Finland
Aalto University tries to support and give guidance for students who want to learn about Finnish working life and search for and find jobs in Finland
Fragmented phone use 鈥 not total screen time 鈥 is the main driver of information overload, study finds
Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most 鈥撯 and the results aren鈥檛 what you might think.
New spaces for self-study
There are independent study spaces available in almost all campus buildings.
Energy poverty is not recognized in Finland
According to a recent study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, about 7鈥15 percent of Finnish households are energy poor, which at most means around 300,000 homes.
MyCourses additional maintenance downtime on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 9:00 to 16:00
The system will be unavailable during the update.
The exhibition "Our land, for all" explores personal and national identity
The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations, opened at Kunsthalle Helsinki, asks: whose stories is Finland built from? The exhibition has been curated by PhD, docent Annamari V盲nsk盲.
Noticeboard areas designated in the V盲re building lobby
Three wall areas designated for noticeboard use.
