Pre-assignments (online): Reading assignment, reflective paper and poster
Intensive weeks on campus: August 5th to 16th, 2024
- Daily teaching sessions 09-12
- Supported project work in teams 13-16
Post assignment (online): Reflection
At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Comprehend the sustainability principles and elements in urban transformations,
- Apply concepts of socio-ecological sustainability in the practices of urban planning and design,
- Develop inclusive and collaborative decision-making processes for urban sustainability transformations,
- Identify future challenges and propose socially resilient strategies to overcome the emerging urban challenges amidst sustainability crises.
The total course workload of 135h (5 ECTS) consists of:
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Contact teaching: 30h (Lectures, discussion, group work, feedback)
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Project work in teams: 50h
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Individual work: 55h divided as follows: 25 (pre-work) + 10 (during the course) + 20 (post-work)
The course is graded as pass/fail.
The course assessment is based on attendance, active participation in sessions, the completion of the individual assignments and group work.
Please note that this course is designed for visiting students and can not be included in Aalto degree studies.
Applicants to this course are expected to be at the late stage of their bachelor’s programme or have a finished bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of 180 ECTS completed in the undergraduate degree.
Prepare to attach the following to your application a motivation letter answering the following questions:
- How do you define sustainable cities and societies?
- Why are you interested in this course? How does it relate to your background or current interests?
- What do you expect to get from this course? How would you incorporate your learnings from this course into your further studies or professional life?
- What is an ideal teamwork for you? Please provide examples.
The recommended length for the motivation letter is 150-250 words.
If you need a visa, we recommend applying by May 15th 2024
- This is to ensure that we have enough time to process your application and that you have time to make the tuition fee payment, book a visa appointment and wait for the application to be processed.
- You can apply and be accepted to the courses after April 15th. In that case, we recommend that you pay at your earliest convenience so that we can deliver your invitation letter to you promptly.
- According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, the processing time for a visa application is 15 days. However, the processing time may be longer if a more detailed application examination is required.
Tuition fee
The tuition fee is 1490€ (including VAT 24%). The tuition fee is to be paid by credit card or a Finnish online bank. If the fee is not paid by the due date, the application will be considered lapsed.
Reduced tuition fee (-20%) for students from partner institutions of Aalto University. Please prepare to prove your student status with a study transcript before paying the tuition fee.
Unfortunately, Aalto University Summer School does not offer scholarships for participants.
Learn about the Aalto University Summer School cancellation terms. You will receive the full terms before making the payment and confirming the course participation.