Welcome to School of Arts, Design and Architecture

• Tuomas Auvinen, Dean
• Laura Beloff, Vice Dean for artistic and creative practices (Vice Dean from September 2024)
• Iiris Kauppila, Manager of Student Affairs and ARTS LES Student Services introduction
• AYY´s, TOKYO ry´s and tutors´greetings
   

Studying in School of Arts, Design and Architecture

• Learning services & studentservices team: topics related to starting your studies
• TAITE-studies (Transdiciplinary Art Studies)

Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall B (Y203a), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The nearest entrance is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. 

Lecture: ARTS infra and workshops

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers a wide range of workshops to cater to various interests, including sewing, 3D printing, woodworking, and more. During the lecture, you will learn important principles for working at the workshops.

Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall B (Y203a), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

See the arrival instructions above. 

Urhea-lecture 

Optional!

Info-session on combining competitive sports and studies for competitive athletes who are members of the sports academy Urhea or those considering Urhea membership.

Kide, Sklodowska-Curie, 1501

Konemiehentie 1, 02150 Espoo

Aalto Welcome Fair

At the fair, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the diverse services provided by Aalto University and our partners. At the exhibition booths, you can participate in activities, ask questions, and get to know people who can support you in your student life. For more information and participants, please see: 

The link to Aalto Welcome Fair 2026 will be updated here later on the summer 2026. 

Undergraduate Centre, lower and upper lobby

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The main entrance to Undergraduate Centre is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. 

Pop-up study guidance clinic (optional)

Do you need help with course registration or do you have any other questions regarding the start of your studies? Feel free to drop by anytime between 10.00-11.30! Participation is optional.

Väre, R102 IT-room, 1st floor.

Street address: Otaniementie 14, Espoo.

Inside the Väre building, take the entrance near the lobby service, next to the elevators. The entrance has stairs.

Accessible route from the main entrance of Väre is as follows: Go straight ahead from the main entrance, following the pathway on the left side of the downwards stairs (a gentle incline). Continue forward and turn left. Pass by the elevators and enter the lobby through the glass doors in front of you.

Lecture: Better student life at Aalto

During the lecture you will get a concise overview of who supports you in various situations during your studies. At Aalto, you are not alone!

The link to Aalto Welcome Fair 2026 will be updated here later on the summer 2026. 

Undergraduate Centre, Lecture hall A, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The nearest entrance is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. Hall A is in the 2nd floor.