Bachelor’s Programme in International Business
Starting your studies
Information for New Degree Students
Congratulations for the admission and welcome to study at the Aalto University School of Business! On this page you will find instructions for starting your studies and the orientation programme.
Prepare for your Bachelor’s studies:
- Follow the instructions for new students on this page, on the page Bachelor students and, if applicable, on the page International Students.
- Read carefully the newsletters sent to new students during summer
Newsletter 1
Newsletter 2 - Activate your Aalto IT user account and complete the preorientation on the MyCourses learning platform
- Reserve time for orientation events
- Orientation week is organized on Aug 25 – Aug 28, 2026. Events take place both in daytime and evenings
- Get to know the recommended schedule (page will be updated in April 2026) and course timetables. Teaching times can be found in Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi)
- You will also get help with course registrations during orientation week. If you want to register for courses other than those in the recommended timetable (e.g., language courses), register by 24.8.2026. Instructions here.
- Participate in orientation events
- Start your studies: first courses will begin on Aug 31, 2026.
Participating in orientation is an important part of starting your university studies. During the orientation you will familiarize yourself with studying and student life, your courses, study environment and university practices. You will also receive information about services available to you and get to know your fellow students, tutors, staff and faculty.
Attending the orientation events and activities is highly recommended for all new students. If you cannot attend, please inform your planning officer and familiarize yourself with the information provided on these pages.
Orientation schedule for Bachelor's Programme in International Business, fall 2026
The orientation week programme will be updated here during summer 2026.
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| July-August | Complete Preorientation course after you have activated your Aalto account |
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| April-June | Joint webinars for students admitted to Aalto | |
| Date and time (GMT +3) | Program | Place |
Monday 24.8.2026 |
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Tuesday 25.8.2026 |
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Wednesday 26.8.2026 |
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Thursday 27.8.2026 |
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| Aalto Welcome Fair At the fair, you will meet with several different organizations that can support you during your studies, and you will get information about other useful services. More information will be posted here during spring 2025. |
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| Better Student Life -lectures During the lecture you will get a concise overview of who supports you in various situations during your studies. |
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Friday 28.8.2026 |
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| Date and time (GMT +3) | Program | Place |
Tuesday 1.9.2026 |
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| Aalto Day One Opening of the academic year 2026-2027 Registration and more information TBA |
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| Aalto Awards and Reception | ||
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Thursday 3.9.2026 |
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| Programme by KY: Mursujaiset | ||
Support for starting your studies
Your student tutor will contact you in August. Your contact information will be given to your tutor. Tutors are senior students who help new students during orientation week and at the beginning of their studies. Each new student is assigned a student tutor who has completed tutoring training. Tutoring is carried out in cooperation with tutors, University personnel and student organizations. Each major has their own tutors, who introduce students to the campus, student organization activities (KY & AYY) and student life in general.
Your student tutor will contact you in August. Your contact information will be given to your tutor.
Planning officers support students in study affairs: planning of studies (personal study plan), guidance on practical study affairs and counselling in challenging study situations. You meet your programme’s planning officer during the orientation week and can contact them any time during your studies.
You can reach your planning officer through programmes-biz@aalto.fi.
Academic advisers are faculty members who also act as mentors for students of their department. You can talk about your academic ambitions, interests and study goals with the academic adviser.