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.

Quick links

Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

Other useful links

Quick links for supervising professors and thesis advisors

General

Examination of thesis

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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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In the evenings, lobby services are available in the CS building.
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The School of Electrical Engineering Student Services opens the following scholarships for application

Scholarships from the Combined Student Fund 2025, Scholarships from the Julius Tallberg Fund 2025, Scholarships from the Kansallis-Osake-Pankki Fund 2025, Scholarships from the Ernst Wirtzen Fund 2025 and Scholarships from the Strömberg Fund 2025
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New: Student Guide AI Helper and Aalto's secure AI tools for students

The new AI Helper is an AI tool that helps you quickly find the right instructions and pages. You also have access to Aalto AI Assistant, our university’s own secure artificial intelligence. Please read the AI user instructions and practical tips for studying.
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Events

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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.
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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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For Aalto community Pedagogical training, Students –

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 Science

Application instructions to the doctoral programme in science.

How to apply
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