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. 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

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    Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled

    The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
    Yellow post-it notes with different white symbols on them and a hand grabbing one of the notes.
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    Kristiina "Kiikki" Huotari: I want to be growing goodness

    'If you look at things from the perspective of love, you are always looking from the right perspective. Then there is room for everyone.'
    Students visiting employment fair
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    President Ilkka Niemelä to employers: ’Let’s connect each student with Finnish working life’

    Aalto University wants to work with employers to integrate the international talent that Finland clearly needs.

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    Public defences

    Public defence in Networking Technology, M.Sc. Si Zuo

    Balancing privacy and utility of smart devices utilizing explicit and implicit context (title of the thesis)
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    Campus, Exhibitions, Other

    Cooler Planet: Guided public art tour 12.9.

    Join the tour with art curator Outi Turpeinen and get to know Aalto University's public art collections in the Marsio, Kide, and Viima buildings in more detail.
    Radical Creatives screening in Kino Regina
    Information sessions, Networking, Other

    Open screenings for the Radical Creatives documentary

    What is radical creativity? How do uncertain and seemingly impossible projects move forward? Welcome to the screenings of the documentary directed by Emilia Hernesniemi.
    Micronova. Photo: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University
    Students

    Get to know semiconductor industry in Finland! Welcome to pop-up event!

    Come and get to know heavily growing semiconductor industry and companies in Finland. When you know semiconductor industry better you will get more out of your future studies and build relationships that support your career.

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

    Student Emmaleena Ahonen

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

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