School news
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.
Researchers identify new superconductors, unlocking process that could yield thousands more
Physicists have used machine-learning to discover two new superconductors––it represents a substantial step towards realising massive energy efficiency gains from superconductivity.
Highly sought-after EU funding for three Aalto University researchers
The projects focus on atomically precise materials-engineering, LED-based thermal management and quantum methods in distributed networks.
Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026. Registration starts from 5 May!
President’s letter 16 June 2026 – Positive signs around us
‘The economy is showing several positive signals’, notes Ilkka Niemelä
Design at the start of the supply chain – Aalto University leads a major EU project to transform textile colouration practices
The EU Horizon-funded MELANGE project brings together design, technology and business to rethink colouration practices in the textile industry and accelerate the transition towards circular and sustainable textile systems.
Arsi Ikäheimonen’s doctoral research: Smartphone data could reveal early signs of depression
A phone in your pocket, a smart ring on your finger, and an activity tracker on your wrist: everyday devices collect information about their users almost continuously. This data can help monitor and predict symptoms of depression.
President Ilkka Niemelä explains what the new vision for higher education and research means for Finland and Aalto
Aalto has the capability and the will to act as a trailblazer in implementing the vision.
Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call
A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded ºÚÁÏÍø University amounts to 33.2 million euros.
Aalto and European partners develop an international course in printed and flexible electronics
Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.
Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero appointed Dean of the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Serna-Guerrero will start his five-year term on 1 December 2026
Board appointed Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero as Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering
The Aalto University Board convened on 4–5 June 2026
A unique joint effort – Aalto University receives EUR 9 million in donations to accelerate the energy transition
Donations from ABB, Fortum, St1 and the Walter Ahlström Foundation will be used to establish new professorships. At the same time, the donations support the establishment of Aalto University House of Energy Transition.
Keys to growth: How the energy transition is making oil obsolete
The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
Can AI teach people empathy? Researchers are resolving workplace conflicts with a digital twin
Aalto University Professor Niina Nurmi and Senior University Lecturer Ville Eloranta are developing an AI-based method aimed at resolving workplace conflicts – ideally before they happen. The TeamTwins software is already used by more than one thousand users in Finnish and multinational companies as well as public sector organizations.
The process for travel grant applications related to study trips will change as of 24 August 2026
The study trip must be agreed with the course’s responsible teacher before applying for a grant.
Preparations for RAITEE 2027 Assessment have started
RAITEE evaluates the current state and supports the long-term development of research and education
Influence the Campus Vision 2050 update: mark your views on the map
What do you want our campus to be in 2050? Tell us what you think by 3 July
