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Master's Programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

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Starting your studies

The programme organizes a joint induction week first year students at Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) in Reims during the last week of August. The week includes a detailed presentation of curriculum and the study tracks, a presentation of Green Line projects, inspirational lectures, a site visit; “integration” trainings (French basics, intercultural training), a presentation of administrative issues, and social events enabling students to get to know each other and to start building a solid network. Admitted students will be provided with the detailed schedule and other information during the summer before theor studies begin.

Students arriving to Aalto University for their second year of studies are invited to participate in the orientation week at the start of their time at Aalto. The orientation week is usually organized around the beginning of September. Classes start the week after the orientation week.

Orientation at CHEM

Studies for the academic year 2024–2025 begin during the orientation week from August 26 to August 30, 2024.

Participation in the orientation week is very important for the smooth start of the studies. During the week, you will meet your fellow students and teachers for the first time, socialize at events organized by guilds, receive support for course selections and study systems, as well as have the opportunity to handle official matters related to daily life.

The programme-specific orientation is very important to attend also for students who continue their studies after a bachelor's degree at Aalto. Please attend the programme-specific orientation if you graduate during the calendar year 2024.

Webinar: Planning your studies in Sisu

Aalto CHEM will organize a Zoom webinar to help you to plan your studies. The webinar date will be confirmed later, but will most likely be organized on the week preceding the orientation week.

Tutoring at CHEM

If you are a new student at Aalto, we will share your contact information with a student tutor who will contact you in August. Each new student who completed their bachelor's degree outside Aalto is assigned a student tutor who has completed tutor training.

Tutors are senior students who help new students during the orientation week and at the beginning of their studies. Tutoring is carried out in cooperation between the tutors, Aalto University personnel and student organizations. Each major and programme has their own tutors who introduce students to the campus, student organization activities (e.g. Prosessiteekkarit & AYY) and student life in general.

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