General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Aalto AI Assistant available now to students - learn the features - AI Training coming soon
Ai.aalto.fi is now open for students. New features added: Document chats, save your chats etc.
Develop your skills free of charge – the application period for FITech’s summer courses is now open
FITech's summer course offering includes over 100 courses, more than 20 of which are offered by Aalto.
Preparing curricula 2026–2028: assess the programme and create a development plan. Agree on teaching collaboration across schools and units during spring
The preparation of curricula for the academic years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 has started in programmes and departments in each school. In August at the latest, all programs should have set development objectives and a plan for their implementation, as well as a draft of the purpose of the program's as well as learning outcomes. Updating the programme description for prospective applicants is also topical, and if significant changes are planned in the programme, they should be reflected in the description.
Maarintie 8 as a pilot for the recycling campaign
Maarintie 8 has been selected as a pilot site for Aalto's sorting campaign.
Biketti containers arrive on campus – making bike parking safer and more convenient
The innovative Biketti improves cycling conditions on campus.
AllWell? student survey 2025 reaches 41 per cent of target group
The survey was emailed to all Aalto University's second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students. AllWell? warmly thanks all of the respondents!
Masis Brewery has moved to Otaniemi – Taproom is open from Wednesday to Saturday
Espoo-based brewery Masis Brewery has moved to Tietotie 2 in Otaniemi, opposite the A Bloc shopping centre. Opening of the Taproom and Brewery Shop 4.–5.4.2025.
Shape your future at Aalto University Summer School
Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally.
Welcome to the Friends Program!
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. Our goal is to bring people together because friendship is precious—life is better with friends!
Call for Applications: Orbiting Sustainability
Tackle Space Debris & Build a Sustainable Future in Space – Apply for the Orbiting Sustainability Workshop in Grenoble!
Student Aitor Urruticoechea: The future needs people who look beyond the technological nuances
For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is.
Pilot project Learning Lounge brings more flexible use of campus space
In the first pilot, the TUAS restaurant dining area is available for use after lunch on a self-service basis.
Alum Otso Sillanaukee: "Master's studies prepared me well for working life"
Otso Sillanaukee, an alum from the Master’s programme in Creative Sustainability, wants to make a difference in the world for a more sustainable and happier future.
Records in bachelor’s applicant numbers
Aalto University's bachelor's programmes received more than 28 000 applications in the spring applications. The bachelor's programmes taught in Finnish and Swedish attracted a record number of applicants.
Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘Teams can work smarter, not just harder’
Xiaoqi Feng and Antti Surma-aho teach the summer course Facilitation Skills by Aalto University Summer School this July. They explain why facilitation is an essential skill for everyone, regardless of role or industry.
The project team developed a proof-of-concept pricing model to suggest optimal pricing
In collaboration with Alma Media, the Aalto students worked on optimizing pricing to enhance revenue generation
Teaching Factories Competition for students (Call is open until 15 APR 2025)
Calling on Bachelor’s & Master’s students to team up, tackle real manufacturing problems!
Restaurant MOO's lunch will be renewed – a rich salad and lunch buffet will be served until 2 p.m.
Restaurant MOO's lunch selection will be renewed starting March 31st, and the very popular salad buffet will be expanded to be even richer. Plate portions are omitted at the lunch and lunch is served from the buffet table.
Campus survey results tell the story of the campus experience
The renewed campus survey was implemented in October-November 2024.
