Student Guide
Campus guide
Using the campus
Campus maps, addresses and opening hours in Otaniemi
Here you will also find restaurants, the map, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page! You can also visit the campus virtually.
![Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2018-04/unto_rautio_aalto_unt9424_weblarge_jpg.jpg?h=0d9f7c6e&itok=y1i8754N)
How to get an access token and access rights
How to proceed when you need an access token and access rights on Aalto university campus located in Otaniemi (staff and students). Here is also an instruction how to proceed if your employment/studying right ends.
![Access control ikoni logo](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-11/Access%20Control%20Visual%2C%20Yellow%20BG-01-01.png?h=99b737db&itok=ruWtBeOW)
Access control with HSL card
Students need an HSL card or a student token for accessing many facilities e.g. student hubs. You can use your HSL card or collect an access token from Väre or Otakaari 1 lobby services and register it.
![Jopot](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-02/unto_rautio_aalto_dsc4682_0.jpg?h=ca5d94f6&itok=asJayGVJ)
Aalto Space mobile application
Aalto Space allows you to book conference and group work facilities and helps you navigate the campus.
![Aalto Space applikaatio Kuva: Hannes Huotari](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2019-02/20190122_114945560_ios.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=idnCfnBO)
Lively campus and student life in Mikkeli
Mikkeli’s small campus is the key to its famous ‘Mikkeli Spirit’. The close community encourages interaction among students, professors, and staff, fostering collaboration and strong relationships. Additionally, the cozy campus mirrors the friendly and warm atmosphere of the city of Mikkeli.
![Students walking outside in Mikkeli](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2024-07/lively-campuuss.png?h=5d9f6a1d&itok=vYb7xZ0J)
Use of guild rooms
Guideline for the use of guild rooms and other student-association spaces
![Student guide illustration, campus guide](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2022-12/Student_Guide_Use_Only_Kampus_Wide_White%20BG.png?h=a6682860&itok=geOvsFb0)
Security – Procedures for emergencies and disruptions
On this page, instructions for exceptional situations and information about safety, preparedness and contingency plans. AaltoAPUA helpline 050 46 46 462.
![Portaat](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-11/Dipoli_%2810%292017_by_Tuomas_Uusheimo_034_Original.jpg?h=01b3115e&itok=YNAtfeOr)
IT Services on Otaniemi campus
IT Service Desk contact information and service hours
Contact IT End User Support for help or information on Aalto University IT.
a contact point to the users of the Aalto University IT who are in need of help and information. You can visit the service desk during opening hours or ask for help by email, telephone or chat.
![IT Service Desk](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2019-01/it-luvat.png?h=f8f954df&itok=-iagCV03)
Available computers in real-time (external link)
A real-time view of available computers at Mikkeli and Otaniemi campuses
![Opiskelijat kannettavan tietokoneen ääressä. Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-06/unto_rautio_aalto_0776_weblarge_original.jpg?h=5ca4ce74&itok=Z4WPYPRf)
Aalto IT Windows Classroom Software (wiki.aalto.fi) (external link)
List of software in IT classrooms (login as Aalto user)
![tietokone ja puhelin](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2022-05/Home_office_9-3-2021_photo_Mikko_Raskinen_006.jpg?h=ac778ff2&itok=xenywXOR)
Printing, scanning and equipment at the Learning Centre (libguides.aalto.fi) (external link)
Printing, scanning, copying, workstations, and lockers in the Learning Centre facilities.
![Learning Centre graphics](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-03/ympyrat_punainen.png?h=a3ca0471&itok=RGkoyl08)
Printing at Aalto University
You can print documents at Aalto University with a personal printing card.
Libraries and other services
For students
Learning Centre supports students by providing help in information searching and accessing books and other information sources in printed or electronic form.
Mikkeli Campus Library
Lönnrotinkatu 7
![Mikkeli campus library](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2024-07/librabry-landing-page.png?h=5d9f6a1d&itok=uCloceMi)
Starting Point
A general student service point at Otakaari 1, room Y199a
![Otakaari 1](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-12/New_undergraduates_31082015_photo_by_Aino_Huovio-6398.jpg?h=41f55a5b&itok=-PfRG-YZ)
Workshops - Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture
At the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, hands-on learning is essential. Our students have access to one of the finest workshop environment in the world, with a very high workshop to student ratio.
![sewing workshop](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2021-03/Ompeluty%C3%B6paja%20V%C3%A4re_1.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=baZq6vRV)
Set Construction Studio and Workshops
Build, weld or paint in a large, multi-purpose space
Lunch at Otaniemi
Campus restaurants and cafés
Information on Aalto University campus restaurants and cafés. Please check each restaurant’s and café’s own website for information on exceptional opening hours.
![Three students sitting next to a wooden table, and studying. Two of them have laptops in front of them. Photo: Unto Rautio](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2018-04/unto_rautio_aalto_0697_weblarge_jpg.jpg?h=08b866d1&itok=W4W0ewm-)
Kanttiinit (external link)
Lunch menus at Otaniemi
![Image from remote site: kanttiinit.fi](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2022-09/ext_5807dd602664a565fe53cf2d203674b388d7b2d1_db84bfa41227741f04d52f216b3ffccdf14e2e09.png?h=fbf7a813&itok=WDjjl38S)
Policy principles of student restaurants on campus
Aalto University’s campus hosts a number of student restaurants that offer meals with subsidised prices. Student restaurant operations support the university’s values and strategy.
![Dipolin opiskelijaravintola](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2023-07/Dipoli%202017_Tuomas%20Uusheimo_011.jpg?h=41f55a5b&itok=cWWsIa1G)