Student Guide

Master's Programme in Manufacturing

For Aalto students
This site contains the student study guide for the Master’s Programme in Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing Master School) at Aalto University. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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Description of the programme

Master's Programme in Manufacturing is organized by the School of Engineering.

The Master's Programme in Manufacturing is the local implementation of EIT Manufacturing Master School at Aalto University. The programme leads, upon successful completion, to two officially recognized Master of Science Degrees (120 ECTS) issued by the entry university and the exit university (double degree).

Succesful graduates are awarded an EIT Label Certificate issued by EIT Manufacturing. The Certificate is based on the two degrees issued by the partner institutions and summarizes the EIT label and EIT Manufacturing Master School specific characteristics of the education.

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is a body of European Union.  

Aalto University School of Engineering offers two study tracks in EIT Manufacturing Master School (see pages for applicant below): 

  • Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility
  • Zero Defect Manufacture for a Circular Economy
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How to apply

The application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 is open until 31 March 2025.

Read more on EIT Manufacturing Master School page for applicants

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Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility (EIT), Master of Science (Technology)

Master's Programme in Manufacturing and its Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility major are a combination of production science, mechanical design and production management. This is an international double degree programme supported by EIT Manufacturing that includes studying in two different countries and a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Zero Defect Manufacture for a Circular Economy (EIT), Master of Science (Technology)

Zero Defect Manufacture for Circular Economy (ZD) is a combination of studying manufacturing science, data analysis, and process management. Master's Programme in Manufacturing is an international double degree pgoramme supported by EIT Manufacturing. The programme includes studying in two different countries and a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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