Student Guide

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture

For Aalto students
This is the student study guide for the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies.
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Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture is organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

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Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

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Quick links for supervising professors and thesis advisors

News

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Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026

Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
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Apply to the University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!

Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
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Can’t find your English course in Sisu? Use the new course codes LC-1124/LC-1125/LC-1126/LC-1127

Note the code changes in some English courses!
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The default view in Sisu’s Structure of Studies section will change

The renewed Structure of Studies view will become the primary way to plan your studies.
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Events

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Aalto Welcome Fair 2026

Welcome, new students, to the Aalto Welcome Fair on 27th August 2026!
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Aalto Day One 2026 – Aalto University Opening of the Academic Year

Welcome to Aalto University’s Opening of the Academic Year on 1 Sep 2026 in Otaniemi. Aalto Day One brings the Aalto community together for the opening ceremony, the Aalto Awards and Aalto Party.
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Aalto Readers' Club

Join our dynamic book club at Aalto University!
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ELEC Introduction to Doctoral Studies, autumn 2026 (course)

ELEC Introduction to Doctoral Studies course, autumn 2026, for recently admitted doctoral students
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Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture

An international doctoral programme for those seeking careers in art, design, film, media or architecture.

How to apply
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