Student Guide

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Science

For Aalto students

This is the student study guide for the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Science. 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 Science is organized by the School of Science.

Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

General

Examination of thesis

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Cooperation, Studies Published: 23.9.2026

Which languages would you like to study? Take the KiePe survey

Take the KiePe survey and tell us what language learning opportunities you would like from universities in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Poster for “Sverigepaket” info day 12/11 2026 at Hanaholmen, pink‑orange gradient background with logos.

Cooperation, Studies Published: 23.9.2026

Sverigepaket 2026

Nätverket Svenska nu och Sverigekontakt i Finland arrangerar årligen en informationsdag om Sverige för finskspråkiga högskolestuderande.

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Cooperation, Studies, University Published: 21.9.2026

Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there

Aalto is a member of Unite!, a European university alliance that gives students the opportunity to internationalise their degrees both online and in-person. Join the webinar to find out more.

Studies Published: 14.9.2026

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!

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29.9.

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Lectures and seminars 29.9.2026 12:00 – 13:00 (UTC +3)

PHYS Brown Bag Seminar: “Hybrid Atom Arrays: New Tools for Quantum Science”

Join us for science and pizza in the Nanotalo lobby!

2.10.

Lectures and seminars 2.10.2026 9:15 – 12:00 (UTC +3)

CS Doctoral Seminars

Welcome to learn more about the work of our doctoral researchers.

8.10.

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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Other staff training, Support for teams, Training to support research 8.10.2026 9:30 – 15:30 (UTC +3)

AI in Research Work, October 8, 2026

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

8.10.

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Students 8.10.2026 13:00 – 14:30 (UTC +3)

SEB Drop-In Support Clinic for MyCourses (Students), 8.10.2026

A hands-on, drop-in clinic where students can get immediate help installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Safe Exam Browser (SEB) for MyCourses quizzes/exams.

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