Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability

Student Guide

Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability

For Aalto students

This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the links at the bottom of the site to the application page.

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Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability is jointly organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, the School of Business and the School of Chemical Engineering. The programme is coordinated by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Creative Sustainability (CS) is a joint Master's degree programme at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Business and School of Chemical Engineering. Established in 2010, the CS programme brings students from a variety of fields together, to study and work in multidisciplinary teams and create novel sustainable solutions for human, urban, industrial and business environments. The pedagogical approach is based on integrating teaching and research, problem-based learning, design thinking, blended learning and strong connections to practical outcomes. The graduates of the programme have the endeavour to understand and address systemic phenomena and wicked problems.

CS students will graduate with degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science in Technology or Master of Science in Economics.

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Cooperation, Studies, University Published: 2.4.2026

Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis

Unite!’s Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany.

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Studies Published: 1.4.2026

Languages, culture and communication courses in period V

The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.

Studies Published: 1.4.2026

Supporting your study wellbeing, April 2026

Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing. Below you will find more about the services available and links to useful materials.

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Studies Published: 1.4.2026

See your programme's Student Guide pages for 2026–2027, 2027–2028 degree requirements

Check the changes and start planning your studies of the coming academic year! The curriculum information is published for applicants and students for planning the studies and familiarizing with the programmes.

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Students 6.4.2026 10:00 – 11:30 (UTC +3)

Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!

8.4.

Students 8.4.2026 13:00 – 15:00 (UTC +3)

Career Design Lab: job search support

We will answer your questions about job hunting and provide feedback on your job application documents.

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Live-in-labs vierailu intialaisessa kylässä

Information sessions 9.4.2026 11:00 – 12:00 (UTC +3)

Info session: The Live-in-Labs® Program, Amrita University, India

Spend two weeks to six months in Indian villages. Design, test, and implement an affordable, comprehensive, and sustainable solution to the specified challenge. Gain first-hand knowledge along with the know-how of identifying and assessing community needs.