Read thesis guidelines. You can find the pdf of versions of the guide in English and Finnish at the end of this page. 

• Search for thesis topic. If you are planning to do your thesis for a company, more information: Study and educational projects – contracts with organisations outside Aalto University | Aalto University
• Choice and approval of topic. The topic of the thesis is decided in discussions between the student and the possible thesis supervisor. The final choice is always made by the student. Topics may be available in research being conducted at the school or the topic may have to do with themes covered on the courses. The master's programmes may also have their own thesis ‘topic banks’. The master’s thesis topic may also be related to work done during a work placement. In such cases, it is important that the topic and contents of the thesis be discussed also with the possible thesis supervisor before making the topic application. 

• Confirmation of the thesis topic and thesis supervisor is applied on MyStudies. Start your master’s thesis process by creating a thesis record on MyStudies by clicking on “Create a thesis record”.

   NOTE that the approval process may take up to a month!

1. Attend the master’s thesis seminar, if one is organised by your programme. Participation is usually voluntary but recommended.
2. Get to know the thesis evaluation criteria. You can find the evaluation criteria and guidelines in English and Finnish at the end of this page.
3. Thesis template. You can use this template for the thesis: Word Thesis template for all Aalto University schools.
4. Submit the completed thesis to the Turnitin system and to your supervisor. Turnitin is an online platform that reviews the thesis text for originality. Ask your supervisor about their Turnitin practices. For more information see: Turnitin an originality checking and feedback software.
5. Prepare thesis presentation. The thesis process also includes a final thesis presentation which is agreed with the supervisor. The presentation must be held at the latest when applying for the approval and evaluation of thesis.
6. Thesis abstract as a maturity test. The thesis process involves demonstrating conversance with the field and the student's knowledge about the topic, which is done by completing a "maturity test". 
    

As part of the thesis process, you are required to present the final thesis and write a maturity test. 

1. Thesis presentation. See the programme specific requirements and instructions for the thesis presentation. The presentation must be held at the latest when applying for the approval and evaluation of thesis.
2. Maturity test. The abstract of the thesis will serve as a maturity test. The maturity test aims to prove your expertise in the field and topic area of your thesis. Agree the completion of the maturity test with your thesis supervisor before applying for the approval of the thesis. The maturity test is graded either pass or fail.
   
   
   Note: If you have been educated in Finnish or Swedish and have not demonstrated language proficiency previously in a maturity test for a Bachelor's degree, you have to write the maturity test in the language in which you have been educated at the primary and secondary levels (Finnish or Swedish). For more information, please see Maturity demonstration (in the language of education) and contact the planning officer of your programme. 

1. Once you have permission to publish from the supervisor, submit your thesis for evaluation, approval and archiving on MyStudies.
2. Attach the completed, corrected and final version of the thesis to the application and make sure it is the correct PDF/A format. See Aalto University instructions for converting and checking the file format. The thesis file cannot be corrected or changed after the approved thesis has arrived in Aaltodoc publication archive.
3. Check the thesis deadlines and the processing dates in the table below. These deadlines are absolute, and no late applications will be processed. 
    

** Deadline 31.12.2024: Notice the holiday season. Contact your thesis supervisor well before Christmas (24.12.2024).
*** Deadline 31.7.2025: If you are applying for MSc thesis approval and evaluation on deadline 31st of July, contact your thesis supervisor well before mid-June to agree on the schedules during summer holiday season. Also, check that your personal study plan is up-to-date. Contact your programme coordinator or planning officer in any unclear situations.

If you have completed all your studies and master's thesis is your final study attainment, you can submit a request for the degree certificate on Sisu at same time with your application for the approval of your master's thesis.

Before requesting the degree certificate, check that your personal study plan is up-to-date and accepted. Contact your programme coordinator or planning officer in any unclear situations. You can find the specific guidelines and timetables on programme's webpage, under "Graduating".

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