School of Electrical Engineering

Care robots, speech recognition, micromaterials, galaxies near and far away – the School of Electrical Engineering is so much more than electricity and smart power grids, as we study many topics you might not initially associate with the electrical industry. We take part in solving the great challenges humanity is facing, such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources and an aging population. 

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New technology brings immersive audio to everyone’s pockets

A new type of sound recording technology allows recording of immersive soundscapes with ordinary microphones and an inexpensive accessory
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A breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light

The new discovery could dramatically enhance technologies like lasers, sensor, and optical computing in the near future.
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Study electrical engineering

Electricity is everywhere, and our society would not function without it. As a student at the School of Electrical Engineering, you can find solutions to issues related to sustainable development and human well-being.

Aalto Factory of the Future. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Get to know our research: our departments and Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Our research is based on excellent cooperation, and we have exceptionally good connections to the business world. Here at the School of Electrical Engineering our students and researchers get a chance to roll up their sleeves, because we conduct a lot of applied research in addition to theoretical research. Our investments in first-class facilities and research equipment ensure that our hard work will help society evolve. 

The School of Electrical Engineering has three departments and one separate unite.

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Our key figures

    The amount of professors has increased 71 percent.

    Since 2010 the amount of our professors has risen from 35 to 60 professors (+71%).

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Degree students in 2023: 2274

    Number of students. (Full-time equivalent students and the doctoral students.)

    Bachelor's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 239

    239 Bachelor’s degrees in 2023.

    Master's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 253

    253 Master’s degrees in 2023.

    Doctoral degree in the School of Electrical Engineering: 43

    43 Doctoral degrees in 2023.

    Latest news

    Room with multiple speakers mounted on metal frames in a circular arrangement. A stool and a grid platform are in the center.
    Press releases Published:

    New technology brings immersive audio to everyone’s pockets

    A new type of sound recording technology allows recording of immersive soundscapes with ordinary microphones and an inexpensive accessory
    Kuva jossa teksti ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
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    Aalto University's marine technology ranked 22nd globally

    Aalto University continued its strong track record with stellar results in the highly regarded ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
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    Partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to support diversity in postgraduate studies

    Nokia Bell Labs scholarships were awarded to women pursuing postgraduate studies in the School of Electrical Engineering and in the School of Science.
    Aalto University / Riitta Silvennoinen / Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi
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    Why should everyone study creativity right now?

    Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Silvennoinen is encouraging employees to be radical by taking time for learning. All staff at Aalto have the opportunity to take a basic course in radical creativity during their working hours.

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    Visualise your research data - in collaboration with KTH
    Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Support for teams, Training to support research

    Visualise Your Research Data, Nov 21, 2024

    Learn about visualising your research data in this webinar organised in cooperation with KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
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    Lectures and seminars

    Miten tekoäly muokkaa estetiikan tulevaisuutta?

    Join the event to follow discussion on how AI is shaping the future of aesthetics. Attend onsite at Marsio or online. This event is part of a series of events discussing AI and creative technologies.
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    Public defences

    Public defence in Radio Science and Engineering, Lic.Sc.(Tech.) Veli Voipio

    The Gopher Antenna: A New Type of Ground Penetrating Radar Antenna (title of the thesis)
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    Academic events, Lectures and seminars, Languages and multiculturality

    Unsupervised Learning - Making Waves Thu 28/11/2024

    How can we create an environment where diverse team members, with different backgrounds and perspectives, can thrive and collaborate effectively?

    In electrical engineering you can build a more responsible and smarter future

    Student Emmaleena Ahonen

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