Tenure track career path
This page introduces the Aalto University tenure track career system for professors. The page contains information on the general principles of the tenure track, levels and description of the career system, professors' work profile and work time allocation as well as general regulations (Aalto tenure track policies and procedures).
Research job opportunities
Find our open Professor, teaching and research, and doctoral candidate positions. We at Aalto University are committed to identify and solve grand societal challenges and building an innovative f
Campus maps, addresses and opening hours in Otaniemi
Here you will also find restaurants, the map, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page! You can also visit the campus virtually.
On a mission for sustainable development in Mexico
Anna Asikainen works for a consultancy in Mexico that specialises in sustainable development solutions and climate change. She has noticed that traditional Finnish ‘sisu’ can go a long way in an international environment.
Entrepreneurial sparring for creative individuals
Executive Director Pekka Krook and film student Lotta-Kaisa Riistakoski like to meet early in the morning for their mentoring sessions.
From research to politics
Jyrki Kasvi, chairman of the City Council of Espoo, says that one of the most important things he learned during his studies was that one should always say their wildest ideas out loud, as these can help you learn the most.
Doctoral education networks
National and international networks for doctoral students and supervising professors
Aalto University Group
Aalto University Group owns several business enterprises. Aalto University Properties Ltd is the largest of these.
How to apply for doctoral studies?
Find out what is required of applicants and what can our doctoral studies offer!
Learning outcomes in doctoral education
Graduated doctors have the capability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment together with various actors. They have the capability to lead things and / or people.
Big strategic research openings – Tekes
Strategic research openings are projects aspiring for big breakthroughs, creating new areas of excellence and significant growth for Finland.
Analysis of an operating theatre instrument-monitoring system
A business project by Aalto University School of Business. Case: Technomedicum
European Institute of Innovation & Technology EIT
A major aim of EIT is to boost the competiveness of EU member states by collaboratively bringing together leading European higher education institutions, research centres and enterprises.
How could virtual and augmented reality work in real estate business?
In customized student projects students learn by doing real projects for companies. Case: NOKIA
Strategy 2016–2020: Shaping the future
The Aalto University strategy for 2016–2020 emphasises excellence, multidisciplinarity, entrepreneurship, and societal impact.
Future and Emerging Technologies’ Flagship Iniatives
The Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) Flagships are visionary, large-scale, science-driven research initiatives that tackle scientific and technological challenges across disciplinary borders.
Completed ERC projects
The European Research Council (ERC) funding is awarded to leading researchers for pioneering work at the frontiers of science.
ERC Starting Grant funding
The European Research Council (ERC) funding is awarded to leading researchers for pioneering work at the frontiers of science. ERC Starting Grants are designed to support talented early-career scientist (2-7 years since completion of PhD) who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader.
Showcases of Aalto's research excellence in the area
Aalto also cooperates strongly with other players in the field.