School of Electrical Engineering

Care robots, speech recognition, micromaterials, galaxies near and far away – the School of Electrical Engineering is so much more than electricity and smart power grids, as we study many topics you might not initially associate with the electrical industry. We take part in solving the great challenges humanity is facing, such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources and an aging population. 

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Struggling with tech? User interfaces are too complex for many — and it’s widening the digital divide

Practice alone is not enough to guarantee ease-of-use, say researchers.
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The Tähtitiistai lecture series brings the astronomy close to everyone's everyday life

The open lecture series will cover the study of restless black holes, Earth-sized telescopes and what the historic 50-year history of solar research can tell us about ourselves and our future on Earth. The lecture series is open to all and will take place online and in person in Otaniemi in autumn 2024. The event series is held mainly in Finnish. Welcome!
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Study electrical engineering

Electricity is everywhere, and our society would not function without it. As a student at the School of Electrical Engineering, you can find solutions to issues related to sustainable development and human well-being.

Aalto Factory of the Future. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Get to know our research: our departments and Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Our research is based on excellent cooperation, and we have exceptionally good connections to the business world. Here at the School of Electrical Engineering our students and researchers get a chance to roll up their sleeves, because we conduct a lot of applied research in addition to theoretical research. Our investments in first-class facilities and research equipment ensure that our hard work will help society evolve. 

The School of Electrical Engineering has three departments and one separate unite.

Read more about our research and departments.

Our key figures

    The amount of professors has increased 71 percent.

    Since 2010 the amount of our professors has risen from 35 to 60 professors (+71%).

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Degree students in 2023: 2274

    Number of students. (Full-time equivalent students and the doctoral students.)

    Bachelor's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 239

    239 Bachelor’s degrees in 2023.

    Master's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 253

    253 Master’s degrees in 2023.

    Doctoral degree in the School of Electrical Engineering: 43

    43 Doctoral degrees in 2023.

    Latest news

    Metsähovin tutkimusaseman alue rakennuksineen kuvattuna ylhäältä päin syksyisessä maisemassa metsän keskellä.
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    Unravelling the mysteries of space

    Located in Kirkkonummi, southern Finland, Metsähovi Radio Observatory collects information on the Sun, quasars, and black holes, while training space scientists of the future.
    Sekajätekasa Ämmässuon jätteenkäsittelylaitoksella.
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    Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus

    We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
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    Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether

    The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
    Aalto-yliopiston kampus syksyllä
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    Aalto University graduates feel well prepared for working life

    Aalto University graduates feel that their degree is valued in the labour market.

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    Visual designer Merle Karp made this collage with AI, using photos by Mikko Raskinen, Anne Kinnunen and Aleksi Poutanen.
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    Artificial Creativity – Aalto LASER Talks

    Is artificial intelligence simply a tool, or does it possess creative capabilities?
    On orange background in bold black text "From Lab to Market" and a black-and-white photo of a bridge. On the side org logos.
    Lectures and seminars, Networking, Students

    From Lab to Market (external link)

    An event series bringing together research and entrepreneurship.
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    Lectures and seminars

    Tähtitiistai: 50 years with the frequency of the Universe (external link)

    Aalto University's Metsähovi radio observatory turns 50 this year. To mark the anniversary, an open lecture series "Tähtitiistait" will be held in the new Marsio building in autumn 2024. The event will be in Finnish. Welcome!
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    Campus, Information sessions, Service competence

    ACRE Day October 9th 2024

    Together on campus: building the future through interaction!

    In electrical engineering you can build a more responsible and smarter future

    Student Emmaleena Ahonen

    Contact information and services

    Get in contact with School of Electrical Engineering management, experts and services.

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