Events and resources for admitted masters students
Join webinars for admitted students
Meet our staff, students, alumni 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 the webinar on 14 April at 2 PM (EEST).
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 and around Otaniemi and help you to get started!
Join the webinar on 15 April at 1 PM (EEST).
Are you paying tuition fees and still have some questions about them? In this webinar, tuition fee specialists 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.
NB! The information given in the webinar does not apply to double degree and joint master's degree students.
Join the webinar on 21 April at 2 PM (EEST).
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.
Join the webinar on 22 April at 1 PM (EEST).
Do you want to hear what kind of financial support and services are available to EU/EEA students studying at Aalto? In this webinar, we introduce some financial support mechanisms and tools, and also tell about other practicalities and services that EU/EEA students could find useful.
Join the webinar on 10 June at 1 PM (EEST).
Are you wondering what Finland is like or do you have questions about the practicalities of life in Finland? With this webinar we want to warmly welcome you to Finland and share about our beautiful country and all the things that make it a great place to study. We'll also give an overview of the bureaucratic matters to tackle and how to handle them. In the webinar 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!
Join the webinar on 11 June at 1 PM (EEST).
Connect with other newly admitted students
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.
Connect with current Aalto students
Do you have questions only an Aalto student can answer? Our International Student Peer Advisors and Aalto Squad student ambassadors are ready to help you with your questions and chat with you about their own experiences and all things Aalto! Contact the International Student Peer Advisors at int-studentadvice@aalto.fi or chat with the Squad on Unibuddy! You can also read about student experiences in blog posts or listen to them on the Aalto Squadcast podcast.
Other events and relevant resources
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!
Events
- 23 April, 10 AM (EEST): Newcomer Information Session by International House Helsinki
- 28 April, 12 PM (EEST): Newcomer Information Session about Working Life by International House Helsinki
- 8 June, 2 PM (EEST): Newcomer Information Session by International House Helsinki
Other resources
Stay connected on social media
- Share your journey to Aalto! Tag Aalto accounts and use the hashtag #AaltoUniversity
- Instagram: @AaltoUniversity, @AaltoArts, @AaltoBiz, @AaltoChem, @AaltoElec and @Aalto.Eng
- Snapchat: get to know the student life
- YouTube: student vlogs, programme videos and more
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