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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Doctoral education - everything there is to know about doctoral education at Aalto University

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture is organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

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Some of Aalto’s web services were temporarily closed on Wednesday

Studies, University Published: 22.10.2026

Earn points through exercise – Join UniSport’s Mount Everest challenge

UniSport's HeiaHeia wellbeing app inspires everyday wellbeing actions.

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Studies Published: 21.10.2026

If you work from home, use VPN to access services - some services closed (Wed 21 Oct, 2026)

Some of Aalto’s web services have been temporarily closed or restricted to Aalto’s internal network.

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Studies Published: 20.10.2026

Unite! Language and Culture Tandems: Learn, Practise, Connect

Learn language and culture with another Unite! student from one of the nine Unite! alliance universities.

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Campus, Networking, Students 21.–22.10.2026

100STARTUPS

A series of events designed to turn your ideas into impact, beginning on August 26 and building up to the main event on October 21–22.

22.10.

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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Other staff training, Support for teams, Training to support research 22.10.2026 9:30 – 15:30 (UTC +3)

AI in research work, Oct 22, 2026

Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean, Dr. Pedro Silva, and Dr. Emrecan Gulay

22.10.

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Students 22.10.2026 16:00 – 18:00 (UTC +3)

Beat the Blues: From winter-blues to embracing winter

Beat the Blues event in October is dedicated to sharing insights about winter in Finland.

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Pedagogical training, Students 26.10.–30.11.2026

Teaching Assistant as a Learning Instructor (2 ECTS), pedagogical training, autumn 2026

Teaching period: 26.10.-30.11.2026, in English, register by 4.10.2026

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