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!

Group of people posing by a purple bear statue at Siemens Energy, against a brick wall

Cooperation, Studies, University Published: 8.9.2026

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.

Wooden Mölkky skittles on green grass with numbered tops, people standing blurred in the background

Studies, University Published: 8.9.2026

Please keep the safer space principles in mind

Explore the principles and how we put them into practice at our events

Campus Published: 3.9.2026

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2026!

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion.

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16.9.

Scientist in green cleanroom suit handling a grey silicon wafer with tweezers at a lab machine

Students 16.9.2026 11:00 – 14:00 (UTC +3)

Get to know semiconductor industry in Finland! Welcome to pop-up event!

Come and get to know heavily growing semiconductor industry and companies in Finland. When you know semiconductor industry better you will get more out of your future studies and build relationships that support your career.

19.9.

A group of runners in a race, one person with a dog on a leash. Trees and grass line the path.

Other 19.9.2026 10:30 – 14:00 (UTC +3)

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.

24.9.

Blue calendar pages around a central spiral desk calendar, with a pale circular arrow symbolising passing months

Students 24.9.2026 16:00 – 18:00 (UTC +3)

Beat the Blues: Living in Finland

Beat the Blues event in September is dedicated to sharing insights about living in Finland.

15.10.

A collage of images including art prints, people working with equipment, and a historical classroom. Text on the side: @aaltouniarchives.

Students 15.10.2026 13:00 – 15:00 (UTC +3)

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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