Student Guide
Orientation for new students will take place 26 - 30 August 2024. Orientation week's preliminary programme is available below. The programme will be finalized during the spring 2024.
See Local admission below for more detailed information on local admission schedule and communication for new students. Admitted students receive newsletters and updates from Aalto University throughout the spring and summer.
Conditionally admitted students must complete their degree by 31 July 2024. The procedure for submitting Bachelor's degree documents after conditional admission is specific for each year of admission. For instructions, see Conditional admission below.
The checklist for new students can be found at https://www.aalto.fi/en/new-students/international-joint-masters-programmes.
You can reach Aalto's contact persons by email [email protected].
Once you have received an admission offer from EIT Digital Master School and confirmed your participation, Aalto University will start the local admission process. It usually takes a week or two to complete the local decision-making process and send the Letters of Admission. After the Letter of Admission, students will receive an individual link to confirm the admission offer. The deadline for confirming the offer is 14 days from receipt of the link. If you do not receive the link or cannot access it, please contact [email protected] to confirm your admission offer and secure your place.
More information on confirming the admission offer and the steps after that can be found on the page for new students in international joint programmes.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Week 17 | Letters of Admission sent to exit students 2024-2025 |
| Week 17 | Letters of Admission sent to entry students 2023-2024, application period 1 |
| May | Newsletter sent to exit students and entry students admitted in application period 1 |
| June | Letters of Admission sent to entry students 2023-2024, admitted in application period 2 |
| June | Newsletter to all students 2023-2024 |
| July | Holiday season |
| August | Newsletter to all students 2024-2025: information about orientation week, course registrations etc. |
| August | Webinar about study plan on Zoom |
| 26-30 August | Orientation week |
| 2 September | Courses start |
Entry students who have not completed their Bachelor’s degree or received the degree certificate by the time they applied to EIT Digital Master School have been admitted conditionally. This is stated in your Letter of Admission.
As conditionally admitted student you must
In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you applied with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Consider the country-specific requirements of EIT Digital Master School; e.g. Pakistani degree certificates must be attested by HEC. For a list of country-specific requirements (only concerning the degree certificate/diploma) see section https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-services/country-specific-document-requirements.
Contact [email protected] as early as possible if you have problems with your graduation plans or you are not able to receive your degree certificate within the time required by administrative processes.
Participating in orientation is an important part of starting studies at Aalto. During the orientation, you become familiar with studying and student life, your courses, your study environment and university practices. You 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. However, if you are unable to attend, please inform your planning officer and read the information provided on these pages.
Aalto Pre-orientation aims to help you get settled in our university and ease the start of studies. These materials focus on information and services relevant to all new students in our university. You will receive more precise information and guidance related to your own study programme during the orientation week. The pre-orientation is available in August for enrolled students who have activated their Aalto user account.
Complete the pre-orientation during the orientation week at the latest!
Monday 26 August |
| 9.30-11 Breakfast buffet. Kvarkki, Otakaari 3 Start the orientation week with a breakfast offered by Aalto. Breakfast is served from 9.30 to 11.00. Follow your tutor group’s instructions on the specific time for your group. |
| 11.30-12.30 Welcome to Aalto School of Science! Aalto-hall, Otakaari 1 Speakers: Jouko Lampinen, Dean of the School of Science & Mikko Jääskeläinen, Assistant Professor of High-growth Entrepreneurship |
| 12.30-13.30 Lunch break Independent. There are multiple student cafeterias and restaurants on campus, see the opening hours and menus. |
| 13.30-15 Studying in Master's Programme in ICT Innovation - Guidelines and Practicalities. Computer Science building, T2, Konemiehentie 2 Learn about e.g. academic practices at Aalto, studying in a joint double degree programme, compulsory language studies etc. |
| 15- Campus tours by guilds and student tutors |
Tuesday 27 August |
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12 - 14 TUAS building, AS1, Maarintie 8
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Wednesday 28 August |
| 9.30-11 Pop up: ask about your studies! Computer Science building, library, Konemiehentie 2 If you want to ask more detailed questions on study related matters, come visit the student services' staff! Learn more about SISU, individual study arrangements, credit transfer etc. |
| 11-12.15 Lunch break Independent. There are multiple student cafeterias and restaurants on campus, see the opening hours and menus. |
| 12.15-13 Study and wellbeing skills in Aalto University. Aalto-hall, Otakaari 1 Lecturer: Study psychologist Mikko Inkinen |
| 13.30-14.15 How to Network. Aalto-hall, Otakaari 1 Lecturer: Peter Kelly |
| 14.30-16.30 Major specific information sessions. AUS: 14.30-15.30. AS6 (1521-1522), Maarintie 8 CNI: 14.30-15.30. AS3 (1021-1022), Maarintie 8 DSC: 14.30-15.30. T5 (A133), Computer Science building, Konemiehentie 2 HCID/entry students: 14.30-15.30. T6 (A136), Computer Science building, Konemiehentie 2 HCID/exit students: 15.30-16.30. T6 (A136), Computer Science building, Konemiehentie 2 |
Thursday 29 August |
| 10-16 Aalto Welcome Fair. Otakaari 1 lobby and Alvarin aukio (Alvari Square) The fair will provide you with important information related to student life in Finland and the opportunity to get better acquainted with Aalto University and other organisations and services better. |
| 13-14 Better student life. U2-hall, Otakaari 1. Aalto Welcome Fair lecture: Introduction to Aalto student support services. |
Friday 30 August |
| 10-11 Introduction to Aalto Entrepreneurship Society. Startup Sauna, Puumiehenkuja 5A Aaltoes was established in 2008 by Aalto's students to have a place where ambitious and dedicated people with crazy ideas can come together. Today Aaltoes is the most prominent and active student-run entrepreneurship society in Europe. |
| 11.15-11.45 Meet the AYY Student Union. C-hall, Otakaari 1 Aalto University Student Union AYY introduction. |
| 12-14 Teekkarilife. Aalto-hall, Otakaari 1 Life as a technical student in Aalto. |
Congratulations on your admission to Aalto University! The information on this page concerns students admitted to the following international joint programmes (double or triple degree):
Nordic Master Programmes
Erasmus Mundus Programmes
EIT Programmes
Other double degree programmes (SpaceMaster, CoDaS, EMC)
Frequently asked questions for new international degree students.