Student Guide

Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning

For Aalto students

This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for all the majors of the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the links at the bottom of the site to the application page.

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The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning is jointly organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture and the School of Engineering. The programme is coordinated by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and addressing complex urban development challenges. Students learn to address such challenges through a curriculum and pedagogical approach that includes interdisciplinary breadth as well as depth in core areas of knowledge, skill and practice. The programme started in autumn 2017 as a joint programme of the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. There are two schools participating from Aalto: School of Arts, Design and Architecture and School of Engineering.

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Cooperation, Studies, University Published: 17.4.2026

Join a summer school on environmental contaminants, held in the French Alps

Explore environmental contaminants through expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and international collaboration— with selected students receiving funding for travel and accommodation.

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Studies Published: 16.4.2026

Mobile printing made smoother – myPrint now also available on the aalto open and eduroam networks

Through the myPrint portal, you can modify mobile printing settings.

Studies, University Published: 15.4.2026

UniSport's Pilates & Take a Break! until 28.4.!

Poster of European Energy Excursion with coastal wind farm, path on green dyke and university logos.

Cooperation, Studies, University Published: 14.4.2026

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.

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20.4.

Students 20.4.2026 10:00 – 11:30 (UTC +3)

Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!

21.4.

Information sessions, Students 21.4.2026 12:00 – 15:00 (UTC +3)

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.

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