The student within the field of science and technology has under certain conditions the opportunity to continue his/her studies in another school and degree programme than his/her original study right was valid for.
Students who began their studies on or after 1 August 2016
The principles of students’ rights to continue studies in another Aalto University school of technology apply to the students that have begun their studies on or after 1 August 2016. If a student’s study right has begun 1 August 2015, but the student has enrolled as a non-attending student according to the university's policy for statutory reasons (military or civil service, maternity, paternity or parental leave, illness or disability) in the first academic year, and then has enrolled as an attending student in the second academic year, the student's studies are considered to have begun on 1.8.2016.
Transfers between different schools of technology, but in a programme leading to the same degree, may occur between the Bachelor’s and the Master’s degree stage in one of the following ways (procedural options 1, 2, 3 or 4):
| N:o | Transfer procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | The programme sets no prerequisites for BSc – MSc transfer. The student may come from any Bachelor’s programme in the field of technology. |
| 2 | The student must complete a minor, which is stipulated in advance, as part of the BSc degree. |
| 3 | The student must complete a minor, which is stipulated in advance, as part of the BSc degree, and meet a minimum grade requirement, which is also indicated in advance. |
| 4 | Transfer procedure differs from the abovementioned |
| PROGRAMME OR STUDY OPTION | PROCEDURE | REQUIRED MINOR |
REQUIRED GRADE |
EXCEPTIONS TO TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS |
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| Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions | ||||
| Industrial Energy Processes (CHEM) | 2 | CHEM3017 Industrial Process Technology minor (20 cr) |
CHEM Finnish BSc students: no minor required. ENG and EKO students: no minor required, but recommended electives: CHEM-2160 Unit Operations |
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| Energy Conversion Processes (ENG) | 2 |
ENG4004 Energy Technology minor (BSc) (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |
CHEM Finnish BSc students: no minor required. ELEC Finnish BSc Programme students majoring in Electrical Energy Engineering: No minor required, but recommended electives: KJR-C2003 Basic course on fluid mechanics and EKOC2001 Basics of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. |
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| Energy in Buildings and Built Environment (ENG) | 2 |
ENG4004 Energy Technology minor (BSc) (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |
CHEM Finnish BSc students: no minor required. ELEC Finnish BSc Programme students majoring in Electrical Energy Engineering: No minor required, but recommended electives: KJR-C2003 Basic course on fluid mechanics and EKOC2001 Basics of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. |
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| Energy Systems and Markets (ELEC) | 1 | |||
| Master's Programme in Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (EIT Raw Materials)SCI32 | 4 |
the programme has a separate application period |
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| Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering | 1 | |||
| Master's Programme in Bioproducts Engineering | 2 | CHEM3016 Kemia (BSc level Chemistry minor in Finnish) or CHEM3017 Teollinen prosessitekniikka (Industrial Process Technology minor) or CHEM3067 Kemia ja materiaalitiede (BSc level Chemistry and Materials Science minor in Finnish) |
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| Master's Programme in Biotechnology | 2 | BioIT minor (ELEC3021) including CHEM-C1220 Principles of General and Organic Chemistry or CHEM-A1211 Principles of General Chemistry | ||
| Master's Programme in Civil Engineering | 2 | ENG4010 Civil Engineering minor (25 cr) | ||
| Master's Programme in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering | 2 | CHEM3017 Teollinen prosessitekniikka (Industrial Process Technology minor) | ||
| Master's Programme in Chemistry and Materials Science | 2 | CHEM3016 Kemia (BSc level Chemistry minor in Finnish) or CHEM3067 Kemia ja materiaalitiede (BSc level Chemistry and Materials Science minor in Finnish) |
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| Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences | ELEC and SCI Bachelor students, prerequisites for continuing to CCIS programme, see CCIS programme page | |||
| Acoustics and Audio Technology ELEC3030 | 1 | |||
| Communications Engineering ELEC3029 | 1 | |||
| Computer Science SCI3042 | 2 | Students whose study right begins on or after 1 August 2026: SCI3167 Computer Science L minor Students whose study right began before 1 August 2026: SCI3031 Computer Science minor, advanced study path, 25 cr (valid until 31 July 2028). |
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| Game Design and Production SCI3046 | 4 | through Master’s-level admissions only | ||
| Human-Computer Interaction SCI3097 | 2 | Students whose study right begins on or after 1 August 2026: SCI3167 Computer Science L minor Students whose study right began before 1 August 2026: SCI3031 Computer Science minor, advanced study path, 25 cr (valid until 31 July 2028). |
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| Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence SCI3044 |
2 Students whose study right begins on or after 1 August 2025: also 3 |
Students whose study right begins on or after 1 August 2026: SCI3167 Computer Science L minor Students whose study right began before 1 August 2026: SCI3031 Computer Science minor, advanced study path, 25 cr (valid until 31 July 2028). |
Students whose study right begins on or after 1 August 2025: BSc degree with a minimum GPA of 3.80 | |
| Signal Processing and Data Science ELEC3049 | 1 | |||
| Software and Service Engineering SCI3043 | 2 | The more demanding study track of SCI3031Computer Science minor (25 cr). Valid until 31. July 2026. | ||
| Software Engineering SCI3137 | 2 | SCI3167 Computer Science L minor | ||
| Speech and Language Technology ELEC3068 | 1 | |||
| Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability- M.Sc in Technology | 4 |
through Master’s-level admissions only |
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| Master’s Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology | 1 | |||
| Master's Programme in Energy Technology | no more school transfers, programme replaced by Advanced Energy Solutions | |||
| Master's Programme in Engineering Physics SCI21 | 3 | SCI3032 Engineering Physics minor (25 cr), SCI3035 Advanced Energy Systems minor (25 cr) or SCI3104 Quantum Technology (25 cr) |
4,0 | |
| Master's Programme in Geoengineering | 2 | ENG4010 Civil Engineering minor (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |
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| Master's Programme in Geoinformatics | 1 or 2 |
Students that have started studies before 1.8.2022: The master’s programme sets no prerequisites for BSc–MSc transfer. The student may come from any bachelor’s programme in the field of technology. Students that have started studies after 1.8.2022. |
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| Master's Programme in Health Technology Engineering | 1 | Recommended prerequisites ELEC-A7200 Signal and Systems or or equivalent knowledge. | NB! Transfer to the programme possible from 1 August 2024 | |
| Master's Programme in Hydrogen and Electric Systems | 1 | Recommended prerequisites ELEC-C8001 Sähköenergiatekniikka or ELEC-E8422 An Introduction to Electric Energy or or equivalent knowledge | NB! Transfer to the programme possible from 1 August 2024 | |
| Master's Programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School)SCI28 | 4 | The programme has separate admission process. It is also possible to transfer to the programme from certain CCIS majors. You can find more information on the programme’s website. | ||
| Master's Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management SCI23 | 3 | SCI3037 Industrial Engineering and Management (25 cr) | 4,20 | |
| Master's Programme in Information Networks SCI24 | 3 | SCI3030 Information Networks | 4,0 | |
| Master's Programme in International Design Business Management SCI27 | 4 |
through Master’s-level admissions only |
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| Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies SCI25 | See prerequisites | |||
| Bioinformatics and Digital Health | 2 | |||
| Biomedical Engineering | 2 | |||
| Biosensing and Bioelectronics | 2 | |||
| Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering | 2 | NOTE: The BioSM major will be removed from the curriculum on 1 August 2028. For more information, see the LifeTech programme’s website | ||
| Complex Systems | 2 | |||
| Human Neuroscience and Technology | 2 | |||
| Master's Programme in Mathematics and Operations Research SCI22 | 1 | |||
| Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
ENG4008 Mechanical Engineering minor (BSc) (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |
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| Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics | 2 |
ENG4007 Real Estate Economics minor (BSc) (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |
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| Master's Programme in Cybersecurity and Assurance | 4 | the programme has a separate application period | ||
| Master's Programme in Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering | 2 |
ENG4006 Sustainable Communities minor (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |
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| Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering | 2 |
ENG4006 Sustainable Communities minor (25 cr) N.B.! The criteria for transferring to another programme have changed starting 1 August 2022. If you have begun completing studies required for a transfer before the year 2022, you may still transfer according to the previous criteria. If you need help, contact the Learning Services personnel of your master's programme. You can find details on the old transfer minor subject in the 2020–2022 study guide. |