Student Guide

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture

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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

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Unite! takes Aalto students on an energy excursion across Europe

Thanks to the Unite! Seed Fund, students from Aalto University gained first-hand experience of European energy policy, grid infrastructure and clean technology during a five-day study trip to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
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Please keep the safer space principles in mind

Explore the principles and how we put them into practice at our events
Campus Sustainability Champion 2026
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Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2026!

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion.
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Kide building entrance doors open on weekdays until 15.30 – Evening entry with access tokens

In the evenings, lobby services are available in the CS building.
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Events

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Espoo Rantamaraton events on 19.9.2026 at special prices for aaltonians

Students, staff and alumni of Aalto University have the opportunity to register at a special price for the 2026 event - registration opens on 2 February 2026.
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Beat the Blues: Living in Finland

Beat the Blues event in September is dedicated to sharing insights about living in Finland.
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Discover Aalto University Archives: guided session for students

Have an adventure through time and history on Thursday, October 15th 2026, 13-15 as Aalto University Archives is hosting a guided session for students.
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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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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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