School of Engineering

At the School of Engineering, we create new knowledge and expertise in mechanical engineering, civil engineering and the built environment.

How does the coronavirus affect student admissions at Aalto University?

Information on coronavirus

Information on the effects of coronavirus on activities at Aalto University.

Laboratoriossa käytössä oleva koeputkiteline.

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Campus, University Published: 1.6.2020

Campus art competition open to the whole Aalto community seeks works for outdoor areas

The main themes are sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurship.

Kaksi HUSIn korkeaa rakennusta kuvattuna alhaalta

Research & Art, University Published: 29.5.2020

Funding from the Academy of Finland for research projects in biosciences, health and society

The funding granted to Aalto's six Academy Projects and one clinical researcher post totals 2.3 million euros.

Henkilön käsi asettelemassa laboratoriovälinettä.

Research & Art Published: 29.5.2020

Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland

The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.

Colorful Made in Aalto University -t-shirts hanging at Aalto University Shop's wall

Studies, University Published: 27.5.2020

Design Inside brings design education to all Aalto students

Design offers tools and new perspectives that would not be found otherwise. . It can help make a difference in every field. That is why Aalto University wants all students to have access to design education.

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Lectures and seminars 25.5.–28.8.2020

Information Technology Program (ITP)

Complete 24 ECTS over the summer, solve real-life digital business challenges, and gain a unique skillset in information technologies, digital platforms or service design. Aalto ITP is an international and multi-disciplinary summer program taught at the School of Business.

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Near futures, exhibition tribute to the academic year 2019–2020 graduates

Exhibitions and fairs 29.5.–31.10.2020

Near futures – online exhibition

Near futures, exhibition tribute to the academic year 2019–2020 graduates

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Kuvituskuva väitöstapahtumaan, Aalto-kynä ja tutkimuspaperi

Dissertations 5.6.2020 12:00 – 16:00

Defence of dissertation in the field of water and environmental engineering, Tuija Laakso, M.Sc. (Tech.)

The name of the dissertation is "Data-driven network asset management - Focus on sewer systems"

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Dissertations 12.6.2020 12:15 – 16:00

Defence of dissertation in the field of geoinformatics, Juval Cohen, M.Sc. (Tech.)

The name of the dissertation is "The effect of forest canopy on remote sensing in the boreal region"

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Research machine surfing on the ice at the Aalto Ice Tank.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary research establishment with strong industrial ties and impact on industry and society alike.

Researcher at the Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering aims to build the structures of tomorrow through research, education and collaboration.

Students and teaching staff at the Aalto University Environmental Hydraulics Lab

Water resources, spatial data, sustainable asset management and safe transportation.

School of Engineering graduates in working life

School of Engineering Master's graduates are successful in finding jobs corresponding to their education. On this page you can find information on job titles, job sectors and career development of our graduates.

Our work at the School of Engineering is inspired by the needs of society. We seek to contribute to the development of society by taking an active role in Finnish and international life – dialogue with a variety of stakeholders and cooperation agreements with the Capital Region municipalities and key partners support this aim.

School of Engineering

Aalto University / Department of Energy Technology / photographer: Adolfo Vera

The Foundation supports the scientific research and teaching of technical disciplines. The Foundation awards grants for MSc and DSc theses on a continuous basis, with the help of industry-donated funds.

The world needs new and revolutionary ideas, solutions, entrepreneurship, work and new kind of leadership. These will not come about by themselves. A donation to Aalto University is a donation for strong, internationally successful Finland.