International study news
Kari Sajavaara Recognition Award to the Kielibuusti project for socially influential work related to languages
The award-winning project has addressed the topical debate on the opportunities available to immigrants in Finland to learn and study the local languages
Practice languages together with the Unite! Language Tandems
Learn languages with another student from one of the nine Unite! alliance universities.
Mari Nuottajärvi develops her skills on open university courses: “There’s more interesting content available than I have time to study”
The free studies meant for Aalto staff have offered new ideas and deepened her expertise in areas such as leadership.
Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi
Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University
Alum Vesa Sironen: 'It's important that studies have a certain amount of flexibility'
Alum of the School of Business and board professional Vesa Sironen studied for his bachelor's degree in Mikkeli and his master's degree in Töölö, in addition to completing the separate ITP and IDBM programmes in Otaniemi.
Preparing curricula 2026–2028: Curricula are finalized and approved by the end of March
The curricula for the academic years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 are prepared in programmes and at the departments.
Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor’s programmes
The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering
Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders
A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026.
Aalto University Summer School opens application period for summer 2026
Summer School at Aalto University runs a total of 11 summer courses during July and August this year, with four brand-new courses in the curriculum.
“Listening and meeting people matters”
Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics.
Decisions made at AAC meeting December 2025
AAC had a meeting in December 2025. Review the decisions and the 2026 annual plan.
Data protection while updating student information
Before updating a student's personal information the student has to be identified.
Major guidance counsellor gathering in Otaniemi in February
About 800 guidance counsellors from all educational levels will convene for Opopäivät, hosted by the Finnish Association of Student Counsellors, at Dipoli and the Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ă˝ from 5 to 7 February 2026.
Summer jobs to students in 2026
We are looking for enthusiastic bachelor's and master's students to join our research groups for the summer in a variety of roles. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and capable of assisting with and performing various laboratory tasks and experiments, as well as developing their research skills.
Virtual Reality and AI summer course focuses on technology as a means for human-centric innovation
Gautam Vishwanath is the teacher for the new summer course Introduction to Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence this summer. In this interview, he lets us in on how these technologies will reshape how we experience history, empathise with distant conflicts, and influence persuasion.
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications
The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call
The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Join Unite's Well-Being Workshop Series
The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to support doctoral students’ well-being, strengthen a sense of belonging, and offer practical tools for success in their academic journey.
Sensory-friendly relaxation room voted students’ top idea
The winner of the 2025 participatory budgeting vote was announced at the end of November.
2 million euro donation to Aalto University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila
Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design
