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Opiskelijat testaamassa satelliitia ESA:n testeissä.

'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' – Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite

The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme

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Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation donates EUR 3.2 million to Aalto to create the House of AI

Donation will be used to establish a multidisciplinary AI research cluster at Aalto University.

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Professori Kaisa Nyberg istuu isolla tuolilla Aalto-yliopiston tietotekniikan talossa, tasutalla on viherkasveja

Billions of individuals depend on security protocols crafted by Professor Emerita Kaisa Nyberg

Kaisa Nyberg's career has taken her from radio encryption algorithms to international standardisation work and finally to professor at Aalto University. According to Nyberg, the biggest contribution of her career lies in her role as a mentor to students

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Curious minds shaping a sustainable future

Our community is working to solve the challenges most consider impossible. Read how Lincoln Kayiwa, Laura Arpiainen, Susanna Helke and Russell Lai are building a better future for us all.

Muotoilija Lincoln Kayiwa työhuoneensa ovella

Designer Lincoln Kayiwa wants to create heirlooms

Finland seemed a bit like destiny for this Ugandan-born entrepreneur and Aalto alumnus.

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Laura Arpiainen ja Susanna Helke istumassa mustilla tuoleilla valkoisen tiiliseinän edessä. Arpiainen istuu tuolin selkänojan päällä jalat istuinosalla ja Helke katsoo häntä hymyillen.

Art challenges established truths in the health and social sectors

Professor Susanna Helke looks at health and social services through the lens of a filmmaker, Laura Arpiainen as an architect and professor. Both are concerned about the crisis in the care sector in Finland.

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Assistant Professor Russell Lai wants to solve practical problems with his strong theoretical background in cryptography.

Russell Lai is at the vanguard of cryptography

Aalto University’s new Assistant Professor Russell Lai is a cryptography researcher, who wants to bring the fruits of his academic work to the use of everyday citizens, without sacrificing robustness.

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Find more current news and interesting events on the News and events page.

Out of Fashion event LaserTalk

Out of Fashion – Aalto LASER Talks

Future visions and concrete steps towards the sufficiency paradigm in fashion

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Aalto Media Lab Winter Demo Day 2023 (external link)

The Demo Day is an open gathering of the Media Lab's students, alumni, staff and friends. You are all welcome!

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Tenured professors installation talks session

Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 30.1.2024 (external link)

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

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Explore our six schools

Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.

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School of Engineering

Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

Aalto Ice Tank / photo by Juha Juvonen

School of Business

At the School of Business we strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

School of Business students. Photo: Ari Toivonen

School of Chemical Engineering

At the School of Chemical Engineering, we combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

School of Electrical Engineering

At the School of Electrical Engineering, we are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.

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School of Science

Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

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Campus - lively and thriving

Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is a renewable and living environment for research, art, learning, entrepreneurship and housing. The campus area inspires people to collaborate, try out new ideas and innovate together.

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Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. Experience the tour on desktop, mobile or with VR headset.

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Studies and courses open to all

Henkilö istuu merinäkoalan edessä kuulokkeet päässä ja selaa tablettia hymyillen

Lifewide Learning

Aalto University Lifewide Learning helps you develop your skills in an ever-changing environment.

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Aalto University Open University

Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.

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Aalto University Junior

Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.

Information on Ukraine

Ukraine war

On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations. We will update the contents regularly.

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Ukraine war - Frequently asked questions

On this page you find answers to commonly asked questions related to the effects the war in Ukraine has on Aalto University.

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Read about our research and donate

At Aalto University, we create the conditions for innovation, economic growth, employment and wellbeing. A gift to the university is an investment in a better future.

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Research & Art

Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of ICT, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health.

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Give for the future

Join us in building a sustainable future! Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.