Career Design Lab

Aalto International Talent Program for students

Are you a first year international master's student or a doctoral degree student at Aalto University? Are you looking to build a career in Finland after graduation? If yes, this is your chance to get started! Applications are open 21-27 October 2024.
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Photo: Kalle Kataila.

What is Aalto International Talent Program?

Aalto International Talent Program is a group mentoring and networking initiative that brings together our international students with Finnish companies, industry experts and Aalto alumni.

Why join?

You will get a unique chance to

  • Personally connect with recruiters, industry professionals and Aalto alumni
  • Learn about Finnish working life and working culture
  • Get to know your mentor company and its opportunities
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The program is a great stepping stone for students to expand their network and to know companies, their interests and openings.

Student participating in Aalto International Talent Program

How does it work?

The Program runs from December to February. Students apply in October.

During the program, you will

  • Choose a mentor company
  • Meet your mentor company's recruiters, professionals and Aalto alumni for group mentoring sessions
  • Visit your mentor company

Who can apply?

The program is primarily targeted to master's students. We encourage especially first year master's students to apply.

Also doctoral students may apply, depending on mentor company.

How to apply?

The next round of applications will take place in 21st-27th October 2024. Read more and apply https://www.aalto.fi/en/career-design-lab/apply-to-aalto-international-talent-program-2025

Check out testimonials from students who have gone through the Program

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    “If you get a chance to participate in the Aalto International Talent Program, do it. It gave me the opportunity to expand my peer network, start building a professional network in Finland in a relaxed way, and learn about what it's like to work here. All that and it was super well organized and fun!”

    Anna Farrell
    Master’s student in Creative Sustainability Design Track, ARTS 

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    “Aalto International Talent Program was the most useful program that I attended as we got the chance to directly talk with the industry professionals. They were very helpful during the whole program and guided us whenever we needed. They gave some useful tips and advice to follow for better chances to get to our dream job. I highly recommend this program to every international student.”

    Chanchal Kumari
    Master’s student in Electronics and Nanotechnology, ELEC

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    “Great opportunity to see and learn about Finnish worklife culture in a friendly environment with company employees. As a student, it's a great opportunity and starting point for making connections in the industry.”

    Usama Mustafa
    Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering, ENG

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    “I am so happy that I participated in this program. It helped me to connect with experts in my field of study, learn more about Finnish working conditions, and many useful tips that you cannot learn by yourself. Very nice experience. Highly recommended.”

    Fatemeh Yahyaeian Balouchi
    Master’s student in Chemical, Biochemical & Materials Engineering, CHEM

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    "Participating in the CV workshop and hearing career stories from F-Secure colleagues proved invaluable to my journey as an international student. Learning about Finnish work culture and diverse career trajectories broadened my understanding of industry expectations and emphasized the uniqueness of each individual's career path."

    Sudharsun Lakshmi Narasimhan
    Master’s student in Security and Cloud Computing, SCI

    Reach out for more information

     Kaisa Paasivirta

    Kaisa Paasivirta

    Manager, International Talent Program
    Aalto International Talent Program
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