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
Quick links for supervising professors and thesis advisors
News
New recommendation: doctoral students’ plans (DPSP) to be discussed twice a year
Doctoral students and supervising professors are encouraged to use the My Dialogue schedule to discuss the Doctoral personal study plan (DPSP).
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Yearly follow-up of doctoral students open until 15.12.2025
What is the status of your doctoral studies and research? Answer the survey for un update.
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You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.Events
Booster Open Doors (Period II)
Join "Booster Open Doors" Wednesdays 13:00-15:00 for advice on grants & projects. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company!
How to write personal grants proposals?
A short introduction for doctoral students to preparing a successful funding proposal.
Digital Services Act and researcher data access, Nov 20, 2025
Come join this timely talk on the Digital Services Act by Legal Counsel Maria Rehbinder.
Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro
Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture
The Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers an international doctoral programme for those seeking careers in art, design, film, media or architecture. A special feature of the programme is that the thesis can include art or design productions. The Department of Art and Media, the Department of Architecture, the Department of Design and the Department of Film, Television and Scenography offer doctoral studies for a Doctor of Arts (Art and Design) and a Doctor of Science (Architecture) degrees.
