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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Aalto Doctoral Programme in Science is organized by the School of Science.
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Sisu updates data on active students having national learner IDs
Changes in student information is updated from the national learner ID register daily.
Sisu updates improve study planning
Sisu’s Timeline and Structure of studies views are being revised. You will be able to choose between the new views or the currently existing ones.
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Make proposals to the Publication Forum about the leading publication channels in your field
Proposals for publication channels to be upgraded to level 2 may be submitted in the JUFO portal until 28 February 2026.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 legally use images and cite unconventional sources in your doctoral thesis?
Info session for doctoral students on citing images and unconventional sources
Monitoring of doctoral students. What if, despite good guidance, things don't progress?
Monitoring of doctoral students. What if, despite good guidance, things don't progress?
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 Science
The Doctoral Programme in Science is a multidisciplinary programme with a unique combination of science, technology and business. The research done is committed to high standards of international excellence and the aim is to educate doctoral students in different research fields to tackle increasingly complex societal challenges in areas such as energy, environment, health and well-being. The doctoral programme offers a four-year doctoral programme in physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, computer science or industrial engineering and management.