News from Aalto founder community
Summer school scholarship: An opportunity to study in the French Alps from June 29 to July 4, 2026!
Students from Aalto University鈥檚 ELEC, ENG and SCI schools have a unique opportunity to participate in the 鈥楳ountains in a changing world鈥 summer school at Universit茅 Grenoble Alpes in France.
Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2026
In 2026, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 23 000 euros in total.
AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
Long-term use of AI companions may give comfort, but research indicates it may negatively impact users鈥 wellbeing and their ability to navigate real world relationships.
Aalto participating in study voucher pilot
Study vouchers give young people who have no study place the opportunity to take 30 credits of course at an open university free of charge. With study vouchers, they can explore the various fields of learning at Aalto University by taking open university courses.
Diploma award ceremony at the School of Chemical Engineering
We celebrated the graduates from our school: bachelors of science in technology, masters of science in technology and doctors of science in technology.
Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis
Unite!鈥檚 Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany.
UniSport encourages you to stay active 鈥 benefits for Aalto community members
In May, Otaniemi celebrates the 鈥淪ustainable on the Move鈥 theme month. UniSport offers a variety of benefits and tips for Aalto University students and staff to support everyday physical activity.
Researchers make micromanipulation more accessible
FilMBot aims to lower the barrier to high-precision work in education, research, and micro-assembly
Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis
More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period V
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Short breaks in Aalto network services on Tuesday 7 April 2026 between 6.30 and 12.00
Aalto University core network under maintenance
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.
Positive communication and improvisation help build students鈥 communication skills to meet employer needs
The School of Business redesigned its mandatory first-year communication course
Curricula 2026鈥2028 published 鈥 check the changes and schedules
The new curricula of the School of Business were published on 1 April 2026 and will enter into force at the beginning of the academic year on 1 August 2026. The reforms concern both the structure of studies and course practices. This news item compiles the key changes and information for students and academic staff.
Curricula for the academic years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 published
The curriculum information is published for applicants and students for planning the studies and familiarizing with the programmes. Teacher responsible: comment the timetable draft sent to you and have a bearing to finalizing it. Scheduling continues until late May.
See your programme's Student Guide pages for 2026鈥2027, 2027鈥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.
Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities
Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025
Online course "Forests, wood and carbon" is now available in Unite! student catalogue
Our online course is now open to students enrolled at universities in the Unite! alliance. Designed for independent learning, the course delivers flexible, fully online learning with interactive sessions and practical assignments. Eligible students from any Unite! partner university are welcome to join. The course is suitable for any level.
Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
Learning Environments Research Group 鈥 2025 in Review
2025 recap: three doctoral theses on context-aware interaction design, AI as creative learning partner, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding.
