Combining studies in technology and business allows Kriti Bojja to navigate multiple career directions
Kriti Bojja is excited about the variety of career opportunities the Digital Systems and Design major will allow her to pursue
Student life at Aalto
How does the life of an Aaltonian look both inside and outside of the classroom, and after graduation? Discover stories about studies, student life, and career.
Learn, create, impact
Aalto's cross-disciplinary studies and self-motivated students are often talked about, but what does that actually look like? Discover students' inspiring coursework and projects that have allowed them to make an impact even during their studies.
Chemical engineering student Karya Körükcü: 'I got the chance to join a project developing glucose biosensors for diabetics'
Karya Körükcü is making the most of her studies in Bioproduct Engineering at Aalto University. She dreams of an academic career in the fascinating world of chemistry.
Work experience helped Hang Le in choosing the right major
Top-tier teaching, flexible studies and an inspiring peer network are software engineer Hang Le’s favourite things about Aalto University’s Computer, Communication and Information Sciences Master’s Programme.
Smart Wearables courses teach students both design and engineering skills
Smart Wearables courses allow students to work on projects in multidisciplinary teams, generating incredibly creative projects and enabling them to learn from each other
Designing a better bus experience in Helsinki
Katarina Blind, a student of product design, has designed a better bus experience for the public transport system in Helsinki and pitched it to the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL
‘I wanted to add the business dimension to chemical engineering and to understand how innovations are created’
Emilia Tognetty, who is working on her master's thesis, is investigating how industrial carbon dioxide can be commercially utilised.
Chemical engineering student Mauri Hartikainen: “With metallurgy, you can truly make an impact in building a sustainable future”
Mauri Hartikainen chose sustainable metallurgy as his Master’s major because he wants to be involved in developing clean technology solutions. What fascinates him most about metals is their almost limitless recyclability.
Student Anusha Porwal: Studies build a strong foundation for understanding speech and language technologies
Anusha Porwal is studying Signal, Speech and Language Processing as a master's student. The field of speech and language technology is developing rapidly, and her studies at Aalto have provided her with a good foundation for understanding the real challenges and future development of the field.
Student Aitor Urruticoechea: The future needs people who look beyond the technological nuances
For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is.
Otaniemi beyond the classroom
Finnish universities are known for their vibrant student life and strong sense of community, and Aalto University is no exception. Overalls, guilds, exchange, and fun celebrations! Being a student in Otaniemi is a holistic experience since it’s possible to live, study, work and spend your free time all in the same treasure trove.
School of Business students Kuura Koivisto, Rosa Pohjolainen and Juulia Turkkila were members of the Finnish Olympic team
‘Finland and Aalto University had a great representation at the Winter Olympics again,’ says Professor of Practice Sami Itani
Vojtěch Zajíček believes that being the captain of a basketball team taught him important skills in leadership
Working together and relying on each other in order to succeed is something that is also emphasized in the Global Management programme
Aalto Squadcast podcasters help young people to make informed decisions about their future
Aalto Squadcast podcasters share their stories, personal struggles and what helps them to cope in tough times.
Information Networks student An Cong encourages women to choose tech: 'Come to Aalto campus and see for yourself why this is a wonderful place to study'
When Cong was still in high school, she contemplated becoming a doctor or getting a business degree. During her senior year she made up her mind to study technology at Aalto University. She confirms that it was a marvellous decision.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Dimitrios Gkoutzounis: After the first month I decided I don’t wanna leave
'I was very unfamiliar with something like the orientation week and all the activities and lectures, where they told us useful things, like how the university works. It made me feel like I’m not on my own to figure everything out.'
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From campus to career
Have you ever wondered what career paths Aalto opens up to its students? Whether you choose to start your own business or offer your knowledge to someone else, being a student at Aalto guarantees exciting job opportunities. Read and watch stories about building a career as an Aalto graduate below.
Alum Ding Ma: 'I want to represent a new-era Mayor'
Ding Ma, who will start as the Mayor of Savonlinna at the age of 37, studied Information and Service Management at the School of Business.
Alum Nina Zhao: Curiosity has taken me far
Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York.
Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate
Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him to Aalto and beyond
Alumn Emily Johnson works with community engagement, a topic that led her to choose Master’s Programme in Aalto
Emily Johnson chose Aalto University after finding out that the Master’s programme director at the time specialized in her exact area of interest. In her Master’s studies she wanted to pursue skills to involve the community in the designing and planning process. Since graduating she has worked in a company that provides a community engagement platform made for planners.
Alum Liisa Antola: ‘I would urge people to not only follow their passion but to be more values-led in their career’
Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector.
International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland
International Master's student Yijuan Wei shares her story of landing exciting jobs in Finland. With the help of Career Services and persistence in job seeking, she secured an internship in marketing and a summer job in service design.
Gabriele Del Brenna uses the skills learned at Aalto in his work as an Acoustic Designer
'Finland is a unique place, and great for student life,' says Gabriele Del Brenna. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in acoustics and audio technology studies and gives his tips for international experts to find employment after graduation.
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Elina Pyylampi wants to combine renewable energy solutions and commerciality
The first-year student in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering wants to work with renewable energy and electrical systems.
Isabel Salmi emphasises that you don't have to be a math genius to study Information Technology
Third-year Information Technology student Isabel Salmi got help with developing a study technique – and found the joy of mathematics in the process
Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future
Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future.