Student Pranava Pakala: The world is your oyster at Aalto!
Pranava studies Electronics and Nanotechnology and she believes that the field is the solution to most of the problems the world faces today
Finnish universities are known for their vibrant student life and strong sense of community. Aalto University is no exception. Take a look at some of our international students' stories about studying at Aalto and finding their place in Finland.
Pranava studies Electronics and Nanotechnology and she believes that the field is the solution to most of the problems the world faces today
Stian studies Electrical Power and Energy Engineering and he has extended his studies to a double degree with the Reykjavik University in Iceland.
Amy studies communications and data science in a double degree programme.
Even thinks that the the city, the high standard facilities at Aalto, the fantastic public transportation, and the cheap dinner in the cafeteria make the whole student experience easy and great.
After one month of work, our Program Assistant Ayse at Aalto University Summer School shares her experiences.
Roman finds tutoring rewarding, because he has made friends from all around the world and learned to get along with people from different backgrounds
Are you driven by the thought of making a positive impact on societal issues? If so, Aalto is the right place for you. Students at Aalto are determined to make the world a better place with design, technology and business and Aalto provides the opportunity.
Basnayaka’s doctoral research conducted at Aalto University’s Bioinnovation Center aims to find intelligent packaging solutions, in which biomaterial replaces electronics parts made of plastic.
Meishan Lin’s dream is to start a cancer research and drug discovery company. She is currently completing the second year of her Bachelor’s studies at Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering.
Nearly half of cut flowers end up in the trash, never making their way to dinner tables or first dates
Fighting toxic masculinity with a podcast and the help of Visual Communication Design.
Reetta studies bioinformation technology, and she thinks university seems easier than upper secondary school because she can study according to her own schedule.
In autumn 2022, Elizaveta Sidorova began her Master’s studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. After working with cell biology and bioproducts in the past, she is now exploring the field of biotechnology and looking forward to doing work that can have a genuinely positive impact on people’s lives.
A dip in the biobased liquid gives cucumbers a protective film. Innovative idea will be presented in the international BioDesign Challenge competition.
School of Business students also perform project work for non-commercial organisations
'Cross-disciplinary' and 'innovation-driven' are words often spoken about Aalto but what does that actually look like? Take a look at some inspiring projects that Aalto students have been a part of during their studies.
In the recent past, Aalto students implemented a simple processor. Now, they have further refined its structure and combined it with an AI accelerator.
With winning three of the four prizes awarded, Master's student in Fashion Hanna-Lotta Hanhela was the most awarded student at the Aalto University’s annual Fashion Show.
The project aimed to identify future trends
A short film directed by Saara Hakkarainen tells a story of a silenced secret.
Corporate customer liked concrete recommendations
Project supervisor Alexis Dowhuszko thinks that the project covered all the phases needed to create a start-up
A team of two Master’s students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.
Have you ever wondered what career paths Aalto opens up to its students? Whether you start your own business or offer your knowledge to someone else, being a student at Aalto is a guarantee for exciting job opportunities. Read and watch stories on building a career as an Aalto student below.
My story presents former and current Aalto people and their stories.
The psychology of motivation coupled with mixed reality games can get kids moving
Mundane sounds support the characters' personality and Iivo Korhonen is the one recording them. He encourages everyone to dream big, because sometimes that may become your reality.
Our alumna Erika Ahlberg wanted to combine her previous studies in retail and design in her master's degree, and the International Design Business Management program was a great fit for this. In her career in fashion, sales, marketing, and brands, she has courageously taken on challenges - for example, jumping into the management of an organization of 100 people without any previous managerial experience.
According to Tiina Lindh-Knuutila, language technology and machine learning offer enormous opportunities for many kinds of people.
Alumna Maria Hieta majored in Space Science and Technology.
Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort
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