General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Payment functionality in progress for Sisu’s extension application
In summer 2025, extension application processing fees will be paid directly in Sisu. Payment functionality testing begins in June.
The implementation of electronic degree certificates at Aalto University is progressing as planned
Aalto will adopt electronic degree certificates in August 2025. The project is progressing as planned.
Open university courses for summer 2025 have been published!
Most of the open university courses for summer have been added to our course selection.
A language-supported study path enhances technology students' employability
Higher education institutions in the Helsinki metropolitan area are working together to develop language-aware teaching. The Aalto sub-project focuses on the technology sector. It integrates Finnish as a second language studies into an English-language bachelor's degree. Students will receive language-related counseling. Content studies will be integrated in collaboration with technology teachers.
Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Summer School Teacher Interview: How can businesses make decisions that minimize harm to human rights?
This summer, Aalto University Summer Schools offers a new summer course on Responsible Business Conduct, where students will learn about corporate social responsibility and business ethics in crisis contexts. We spoke with course teacher Daria Nagaivska to hear more about the content of the summer course.
Summer School Teacher Interview: Nature has to be more present in our design decisions
Emīlija Veselova is teaching the new summer course Designing with Nature for Sustainability at Aalto University Summer School this August. Now, she explains why neglecting nature can have a harmful impact on design in society.
Suzanne Innes-Stubb: Building bridges between the university and business communities
As Executive in Residence, Innes-Stubb wants to educate students to become ambassadors for ethics and compliance.
Collaborative workshop on innovation for a more versatile use of space
ACRE and Aalto University are participating in the EU co-funded JAVIST project, which is developing and innovating shared spaces on campus.
Are you interested in adding courses from another university to your degree? Answer the survey in Finnish and win an iPad!
Answer the survey organized by the Digivision 2030 project by February 12, 2025, and you could win an iPad. The survey is conducted in Finnish.
Construction site at Metallimiehenkuja started in February
The construction site causing noise and heavy traffic in Otaniemi started in February.
Important information on PIN code usage at Aalto University campus
A PIN code is required to open the outer doors on the Aalto University campus at certain times.
Students mapped and documented data use-cases with Pohjola Insurance
The project addressed the growing complexities of managing and utilizing data in business processes
A new Second Hand Shop opens in the Shopping Centre A Bloc – Toinen Kierros sells unused clothes and accessories for you
Toinen Kierros Second Hand shop will open in shopping centre A Bloc in February. Toinen Kierros sells second-hand clothes and accessories in good condition with commission.
Aalto University Summer School opens applications to 21 summer courses
Students and lifewide learners from all over the world will have the opportunity to deep-dive into cutting-edge course topics within technology, arts, design and business this summer at Aalto University.
First results of the campus wide recycling campaign
The Aalto community-wide recycling campaign was launched in October 2024.
Student Julian Wesch recommends his programme for those who want to build a global network
EIT Manufacturing Master’s programme is a second double degree programme for German Julian Wesch, who completed his Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering in Germany and Mexico. Before his studies at Aalto University, he studied for one year at the University College Dublin, Ireland for his Master’s.
Having experienced destructible weather, I became interested in sustainability
Vu Trang, student in Sustainable Entrepreneurship Master’s program, tackles sustainability challenges through entrepreneurial thinking
The Progress of Sisu Development in 2025
Sisu is developed by focus areas and new functionalities and improvements are implemented for students, teachers and learning services.