Student Guide

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering

For Aalto students

This is the student study guide for the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies.

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Doctoral education - everything there is to know about doctoral education at Aalto University

The Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering offers doctoral education in seven research fields: Civil Engineering, Energy Technology, Geoinformatics, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate Economics, Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering, and Water and Environmental Engineering. The programme is organized by the School of Engineering.

Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

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Campus restaurants have reduced opening hours during the summer holiday season.

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