Student Guide

Student Guide

Your digital study guide. Here you can find information on your programme, instructions, news and much more!

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Highlights

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Supporting your study wellbeing

Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing.
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Tips from our students

We asked what advice they would give to new students to help them get off to a good start and manage well with their studies. Here you will find practical tips collected from the responses.
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Welcome to Aalto, new student!

Here you'll find information on how to get started with your studies, such as how to activate your Aalto ID.

News

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Studies Published:

Do you want to fulfil your compulsory language requirement in period I and practice your presentation and writing skills in English?

Space in blended courses!
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Students: Book a personal guidance session for information searches through MyStudies

Do you want help with finding information, using source literature or starting your thesis? Library Services provides personalised guidance sessions for information searches. You can now conveniently book a guidance session through MyStudies.
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Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026

Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
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Apply to the University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!

Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
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Events

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For Aalto community Other, Students –

ARTS and technical schools' student exchange application round 31.8. - 18.9.2026

Apply for student exchange for spring term 2027!
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Academic events, Students –

Aalto Day One 2026 – Aalto University Opening of the Academic Year

Welcome to Aalto University’s Opening of the Academic Year on 1 Sep 2026 in Otaniemi. Aalto Day One brings the Aalto community together for the opening ceremony, the Aalto Awards and Aalto Party.
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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.
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Campus, Information sessions, Networking, Students –

Aalto Thesis Day events 2026

Information for students: Master’s thesis in partnership with a company.
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