Meet our staff, students and partners in webinars organised for newly admitted students. In the webinars we help you with the questions you might have before starting your studies at Aalto. Browse the upcoming webinars and sign up below! Here you will also find the recordings of the webinars that have already been held.
With this webinar we want to warmly welcome you to the Aalto community! In the webinar the president of Aalto, Ilkka Niemelä, will give his welcome and we'll go through everything we have planned to make your journey to Aalto University as easy as possible. Join to hear more about accepting your admission offer, the scholarships, and starting your studies at Aalto! Get answers to all the questions you may have.
Watch the recording of the webinar when it was organized the last time April, or register for a live webinar on 3 June 2025 at 1 PM (EEST)!
Are you paying tuition fees and still have some questions about them? In this webinar, tuition fee specialists Aino and Beatriz will guide you through the practicalities regarding tuition fees and share a few ideas about external funding possibilities to finance your studies. There will also be a possibility to ask questions in the Q&A.
Do you want to start your studies at Aalto but don't know where to get started with finding a place to live? In this webinar specialists from Aalto University Student Union (AYY) and Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS) explain the different housing options for Aalto students in Otaniemi and Mikkeli and help you get started!
What does working life in Finland look like? What kind of support does Aalto offer regarding employability, job search, career planning and entrepreneurship? In this webinar Aalto's career services, Career Design Lab, share a lot of useful information. You'll also hear experiences directly from three international Aalto alumni.
With this webinar we want to warmly welcome you to Finland! In the webinar you'll hear more about our beautiful country and all the things that make it a great place to study.
Are you wondering about the practicalities of life in Finland, or what steps to take first? In this webinar, you will get an overview of the bureaucratic matters to tackle and how to handle them. International staff and students will share their own experiences and tips to make your first months in Finland as smooth as possible. We'll help you prepare for your relocation!
Can't wait to meet the people you'll be studying with? Get to know fellow newly admitted students by joining Goin' Connect. Chat with students coming to the same programme, find people from different countries, and get to know people who share your interests.
Do you have questions that only an Aalto student can answer? Our Aalto Squad student ambassadors are ready to chat with you about their own experiences and all things Aalto! Chat with them on Unibuddy or join them for a Q&A in their virtual coffee session on 19 April at 2 PM Finnish time (registration link on the Fairs and events for applicants page)! You can also read about their experiences in their blog posts or listen to their thoughts on the Aalto Squadcast podcast.
Curious about life at Aalto University? Our student ambassadors are here to share their firsthand experiences and insights on student life, academics, and campus culture. Join us for interactive sessions, casual chats over coffee, and engaging discussions with current students and alumni.
Connect with Aalto University year-round, online and offline. Explore upcoming events, fairs, and webinars that give you the chance to meet Aalto University students and staff in Finland and around the world. Discover firsthand everything Aalto has to offer!
Blog posts by Aalto Squad student ambassadors. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
Hosted by our Aalto Squad student ambassadors, Squadcast gives valuable insights into what studying and student life at Aalto and Finland is truly like as an international student.
In addition to Aalto University, other service providers also provide support for new students relocating to Finland and the Helsinki capital region. Below you can find a constantly updated list of helpful resources!
Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. Experience the tour on desktop, mobile or with VR headset.
This course offers a starting point for learning about studying at Finnish universities. The course offers societal-, organisational-, and individual-level perspectives on Finnish student life as well as practical know-how for studying in Finland.
In this course, we will look at how to navigate Finnish working life and how to build a career. We explore working life in Finland from societal, organisational and individual perspectives.
Information and tips on learning Finnish in and out of the classroom
