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.
Are you an applicant? View programme pages for applicants

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
Students using a spirit level

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

EIT Manufacturing Master School

EIT manufacturing logo with EU flag
EIT Manufacturing Master School logo
EIT logo with EU flag

Student experience

Read about the experience of our student Rebecca Viloma and follow her path!

Rebecca Viloma considers gaining insights from two top universities in Europe as the most interesting part of a double-degree programme

Portrait of Rebecca Viloma

Student Julian Wesch recommends his programme for those who want to build a global network

Person in blue jacket and black trousers posing near coastal cliffs with blue ocean and sky in background.

Student Maleeha Maqbool is planning to start her own manufacturing startup after graduating

Person with long hair wearing a patterned jacket and red top, standing by a river with industrial buildings in the background.

Starting studies in a double degree Master’s programme was the first time student Fabrizio Valdivia moved abroad

A person wearing a white checkered shirt stands outdoors on a blurred background.

News

See all
Poster of European Energy Excursion with coastal wind farm, path on green dyke and university logos.
Cooperation, Studies, University Published:

Apply now: Unite! European Energy Excursion – Visit leading energy companies and institutions across Europe

Aalto engineering students are invited to take part in a unique international study trip through Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium from 7 to 13 June 2026.
Three people stand talking in a bright lobby with large windows, one in a purple jumper facing two in dark clothes
For Aalto community Studies Published:

Summer Internship Program for International Students - Apply in April

The Summer Internship Pilot Program offers paid internships for international master’s and doctoral students and recent graduates in summer 2026.
Studies Published:

Grant-funded summer courses for ENG students available – Apply now!

Would you like a fresh breeze in your studies and the chance to study abroad, but feel that an exchange period is too long or otherwise not a good fit? Join a grant-supported short course in Italy, France, or China in the summer or early autumn of 2026!
Three Aalto students looking down into the camera shot from below.
Studies Published:

Share your views on language use at Aalto

The survey opens for students and personnel at the end of April—keep an eye on your Aalto email
See all

Events

See all
OrangeCDL
Students –

Career Design Lab: job search support

We will answer your questions about job hunting and provide feedback on your job application documents.
Student Guide, tapahtumakuva
Students –

Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
Two persons holding doctor's hats
Information sessions, Students –

Thinking of doing a doctorate? Hear from researchers on 21 April 2026

Thinking about doctoral studies? Join this event to hear about doctoral research directly from researchers at Aalto and other universities in the Unite! network.
Three students at bus stop, with a map board and greenery in the background.
Students –

Travel by Land Workshop

Are you going to study a semester abroad and would like to make your travel experience more sustainable and meaningful?
See all

How to apply

manufacturing_am

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.

Study options
eitm_zd_aalto

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.

Study options
  • Updated:
  • Published:
Share
URL copied!