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Students: Book a personal guidance session for information searches through MyStudies
Do you want help with finding information, using source literature or starting your thesis? Library Services provides personalised guidance sessions for information searches. You can now conveniently book a guidance session through MyStudies.
It’s never too late for happiness – can you learn how to become happy in Finland?
Frank Steuer took the Happiness Science from Finland summer course at Aalto University Summer School to explore a topic he was already passionate about: combining happiness and self-development with both lifestyle and successful entrepreneurship.
Panu Miettinen Explores the Journey from Research to Business
Introduced the R2B funding instrument.
Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Apply to the University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!
Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s 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.
Back on track –workshop series 29.9. & 27.10.2026
Starting Point of Wellbeing is organizing a two-time peer support workshop series for those who have progressed in their studies more slowly than they hoped, or are returning to their studies after a break. The workshop is multilingual, and we use English as the common language.
Can’t find your English course in Sisu? Use the new course codes LC-1124/LC-1125/LC-1126/LC-1127
Note the code changes in some English courses!
Call for doctoral student tutors 2026-2027
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Discover Aalto Founder School
Aalto Founder School helps students develop the mindset and skills to create something new. Open to all Aalto students, it offers multiple ways to explore entrepreneurship through Founder Talks, the Founder Minor, and Founder Sprint.
Keep in touch: a friend book for building your student network
A student team designed a friend book for Aalto University Shop to help students build contacts and make connections.
Tips from Aalto University students for you, new student!
As part of Aalto’s annual AllWell survey, upper-year students were asked what advice they would give to new students to help them get off to a good start and manage well with their studies. Here are the takeaways!
The default view in Sisu’s Structure of Studies section will change
The renewed Structure of Studies view will become the primary way to plan your studies.
Supporting your study wellbeing, autumn 2026
Dear student, welcome to start the autumn semester! 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.
Forests, Wood and Carbon: now also in Finnish and available via Open University
Starting August 2026, 'Forests, wood and carbon' online course will be available in English and Finnish. Students can select their preferred language at the enrolment. The course is also available through Aalto Open University.
Register now for Inventors in AI, biotechnology or the new multidisciplinary cohort
Three innovation trainings are coming up this fall and registration is now open for all Aalto researchers!
New funding expands FITech Network University's offering with courses related to data skills
FITech Network University, coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding to address the skills needs related to data competence.
Courses in languages, culture and communication in period I
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
The study voucher has been introduced – study 30 ECTS credits of Open University courses free of charge
The study voucher is a payment instrument that you can use to pay for open studies in Finnish and Swedish at Finnish higher education institutions.
Coming soon, ARTEFAKTI26 (3.-9.9.2026)
ARTEFAKTI returns for the fourth year to Helsinki Design Week from the 3rd to 9th of September 2026 at Puristamo hall in Kaapelitehdas
Experience Isn't the Finish Line: Payam Salarvand on Learning to Build Better
Can experienced entrepreneurs still benefit from going back to the classroom?
