The master’s thesis is a 30-credit entity that also includes the maturity test and presentation of the thesis. The master's thesis is a piece of applied research and is written on a topic related to the advanced studies of the degree programme. The key goal of the master’s thesis is solving a problem relevant to the field of study based on existing scientific knowledge in compliance with the principles of responsible conduct of research.
All the instructions by the School of Engineering can be found from MyCourses space "ENG master's thesis guide" (requires Aalto login).
All master's students at the School of Engineering are enrolled automatically to MyCourses space every two months.
If you are not enrolled, please ask for enrollment: masterstudies-eng@aalto.fi.
Deadlines and contact information
You will find the model schedule for master studies from the ENG master's thesis guide.
Here are all the possible deadlines for thesis approval and graduation requests.
| Deadlines for thesis evaluation applications | Degree programme committee meeting date |
|---|---|
| Mon 24.11.2025 | Mon 15.12.2025 |
| Wed 31.12.2025** | Mon 19.1.2026 |
| Mon 23.2.2026 | Mon 9.3.2026 |
| Mon 27.4.2026 | Mon 18.5.2026 |
| Mon 29.5.2026 | Mon 15.6.2026 |
| Wed 31.7.2026* | Mon 17.8.2026 |
| Mon 28.9.2026 | Mon 19.10.2026 |
| Mon 23.11.2026 | Mon 14.12.2026 |
| Wed 31.12.2026** | January 2027 |
* Deadline 31.7.2026: If you are applying for MSc thesis approval and evaluation on deadline 31st of July, contact your thesis supervisor well before mid-June to agree on the schedules during summer holiday season. Also, check that your personal study plan is up-to-date. Contact your programme coordinator or planning officer in any unclear situations.
** Deadline 31.12.2026: Notice the holiday season. Contact your thesis supervisor well before Christmas (24.12.2026).
If you have any questions, please select the contact based on your programme:
| Nordic Masters, SELECT, EIT-ES, EIT-MANU, EIT-UM, EMC | Joint Masters Team (jointmasters-eng@aalto.fi) |
| MEC | Helena Litma (helena.litma@aalto.fi) |
| GIS, REC, SPT, CS, USP in REE | Elisa Murto (elisa.murto@aalto.fi) |
| GEO, CIV, WAT | Harri Långstedt (harri.langstedt@aalto.fi) |
Advanced Energy Solutions, please select the contact based on your major:
| Industrial Energy Processes (CHEM) | studies-chem@aalto.fi |
| Energy in Buildings and Built Environment (ENG) | masterstudies-eng@aalto.fi |
| Energy Conversion Processes (ENG) | masterstudies-eng@aalto.fi |
| Energy Systems and Markets (ELEC) | studies-elec@aalto.fi |