School of Engineering

The School of Engineering works in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

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The revised study options will give students a better basis for master's programmes in engineering. This reform is set to enter into force in autumn 2022.

12.5.2021 News

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Read Professor Heikki Remes' post on advanced marine structures on Aalto Blogs.

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Cooperation Published: 22.6.2021

Unite! joint programmes and flexible study pathways developed at the Boot Camp

The event gathered together 140 teachers and staff from the seven universities to discuss the developments of Unite! teaching and learning activities including for instance joint programmes, flexible study pathways, and good pedagogical practices as well as creative virtual spaces for teaching and learning.

Methanol spray properties under engine like conditions.

Cooperation Published: 22.6.2021

Björn Savén's donation to Aalto University makes a significant contribution to hydrogen research

Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the storage of renewable energy. Hydrogen also serves as a fuel for fuel cells and future engines.

University Published: 21.6.2021

Putting our values into action – See Code of Conduct updates

Code of Conduct, our common ’fair play rules’ touch all of us

Cooperation Published: 17.6.2021

New European partnership commits the waterborne transport sector to zero emissions by 2050

The Horizon Europe Cooperation Agreement seeks zero-emission solutions for all major ship types and services by 2030. This will enable zero-emission water transport before 2050.

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Unite! intercultural students working in a group around a laptop

28.6.2021 10:00 – 13:00

Tackling the challenges of intercultural teaching

In this virtual group consultation, the participants will reflect on the challenging situations that they typically experience in their teaching contexts involving international students. Together as a group, the aim will be to develop possible solutions.

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Dissertations 6.8.2021 0:00 – 15:00

Dissertation in the field of mechanical engineering Bruno Reinaldo Goncalves M.Sc. (Tech)

Name of the thesis is "A non-linear modeling approach for corrugated sanwich beams"

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Resource Wisdom - Designs for a Cooler Planet 2021

Exhibitions and fairs 8.9.–29.9.2021

Helsinki Design Week 2021 lands in Otaniemi in September, showcasing three paths to resource wisdom

What is wise to design for future generations? Luxurious biocolours from fields, wearable solar cells and a lot more. Have a look into the future!

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Online event 27.9.–29.9.2021

ENRIO 2021 Congress on Research Integrity Practice

The event opens a new European congress series that brings experts together to discuss and develop research integrity practices.

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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.