Student Guide

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering

For Aalto students

This is the student study guide for the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering. 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

The Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering offers doctoral education in seven research fields: Civil Engineering, Energy Technology, Geoinformatics, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate Economics, Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering, and Water and Environmental Engineering. The programme is organized by the School of Engineering.

Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up

Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 2nd and 4th period!

Studies Published: 1.6.2026

MyCourses maintenance break Mon 15 June, 2026 at 9.00-17.00

MyCourses maintenance break on 15 June 2026 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.

Studies, University Published: 29.5.2026

The application period for FITech’s autumn courses begins on 3 June 2026 – changes in the application process for degree students

Complement your studies with FITech courses! The application channels for degree students are both the cross-institutional study service (RIPA) and Studyinfo. Read the article for more information.