English
911±¬ÁÏÍø Degree students in the schools of ARTS, CHEM, ELEC, ENG, and SCI must demonstrate both oral (o) and written (w) proficiency in one foreign language (3 credits). If you don't know which course you should take as a degree student of CHEM, ELEC, ENG or SCI, the details can be found here.
Note that in selecting students to courses, priority will be given to degree-seeking students who have earned the most credits. If space is available in courses, then exchange students will be admitted.
For general questions and queries about our English courses, please email English@aalto.fi
Courses for 2026-2027
Bachelor's level (CEFR B2-C1)
- Note: LC-1117 is only available to the following groups:
- First year students in the following English-speaking bachelor's programmes: Data Science (P1-2), Digital Systems and Design (P1-2), Computational Engineering (P1-2), Quantum Technology (P1-2), Chemical Engineering (P3-4), Computer Engineering (P4-5)
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Students who are taking one of the following courses at the same time with LC-1117: KIG-C1010 (P3-4), TU-2100 (P3-4), PHYS-A0140 TFM (P5),
If you don't belong to any of the groups above, you cannot take LC-1117 and need to choose one of the other English courses.
- If you don't belong to any of the groups above, you cannot take LC-1117 and need to choose one of the other English courses.
You can also fulfil the compulsory language requirement by taking a combination of the following courses
Combination 1
Combination 2
Other options
Master's level (CEFR C1-C2)
- Note: this course is only available to first year EIT and ICT students taking Start-up Experience in the spring and EMC students taking the Field Experience course in period 2.
Doctoral level (CEFR C1-C2)
Bachelor's level (CEFR B2-C1)
- (Note: only available to students in the English-speaking bachelor's programme in Design taking ARTX-C1011 at the same time, students in the VCD programme taking AXM-C2009 at the same time and Fashion students taking MUO-C1067 at the same time).
Online courses
Other options
Master's level (CEFR C1-C2)
Doctoral level (CEFR C1-C2)
- (offered every two years, next time in spring 2028)
Note that language electives in English must be at CEFR C1. However, students can also choose another language at any level instead of English.
Bachelor's level (CEFR C1)
BIZ students should primarily choose between the following two options
Other options (primarily for students with diverse learning needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, and social anxiety; there are also 5 spots for BIZ students in the general group and those are intended for students who are working full time or live outside the capital region.
Master's level (CEFR C1-C2)
Doctoral level (CEFR C1-C2)
- (Offered every two years, next time in spring 2028)
What course should I take?
Bachelor’s students in CHEM, ELEC, ENG or SCI have several options to fulfil the degree requirements of 3 ECTS in oral (o) and written (w) proficiency.
1. Standard option: LC-1114 Communicating Technology, LC-1121 Communicating Sustainable Solutions or LC-1123 Industrial Communications are recommended for most Bachelor's students.
2. Blended option: For students with busy schedules or wishing to work more independently, we recommend either LC-1113 Autonomous Language Learning Path (o,w) (3 cr) or a combination of LC-1124 Writing Skills for Engineers 1 (1 ECTS) and LC-1125 Presentation Skills for Engineers (2 ECTS), OR LC-1124 Writing Skills for Engineers 1 (1 ECTS), LC-1126 Writing Skills for Engineers 2 ( 1 ECTS) and LC-1127 Persuasive Presentations for Engineers (1 ECTS). Note that these courses also require attendance on campus for presentation rehearsals and final presentations (LC-1125 and LC-1127) as well as final course exam (LC-1124)
3. Diverse learners: There is a separate LC-1113 group for diverse learners. This takes place on campus as contact teaching. This is especially suitable for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and social anxiety.
4. Integrated English option:
First year students in English-speaking bachelor's programmes take LC-1117 according to the following schedule:
Data Science (P1-2), Digital Systems and Design (P1-2), Computational Engineering (P1-2), Quantum Technology (P1-2), Chemical Engineering (P3-4), Computer Engineering (P4-5)
Integrated English option is also available to students taking one of the following courses at the same time:
KIG-C1010, TU-C2100 and PHYS-A0140 TFM
5. AHOT / RPL option: For students who have developed their field-specific language skills outside of university studies, we provide Recognition of Prior Learning whereby students can choose an existing English course and demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes earlier. For further information, see the . Note that studying in an English-speaking program does NOT make you eligible for RPL.
Bachelor’s students in ARTS have the following options to fulfil the degree requirements of 3 ECTS in oral (o) and written (w) proficiency.
1. Standard option: LCA-1001 Expressing your idea (w,o) (3 cr), LCA-1002 Expressing your expertise (o,w) (3 cr) or LC-1121 Communicating sustainable solutions (o,w) (3 cr)
2. Online options: For students with busy schedules or wishing to work more independently, we offer LCA-1003 Online English: Reading, Summarizing and Pitching (w,o) (3 cr) or LCA-1110 A digital presence in English
3. Independent study option: For students wanting to study more independently, we recommend LC-1113 Autonomous Language Learning Path. Note that there is a separate group for students with diverse learning needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and social anxiety.
4. Integrated English option LC-1117:
This is available to the following students:
Students in the English-speaking bachelor's programme in Design taking ARTX-C1011 at the same time (P2), students in the VCD programme taking AXM-C2009 at the same time (P2) and Fashion students taking MUO-C1067 at the same time (P5)).
5. AHOT / RPL option: For students who have developed their field-specific language skills outside of university studies, we provide Recognition of Prior Learning whereby students can choose an existing English course and demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes earlier. For further information, see the . Note: studying in an English-speaking bachelor's programme does NOT make you eligible for RPL.
For Master's students in CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI we recommend LC-1310 Academic Communication for MSc Students, which covers both written and spoken skills (3 ECTS) or a combination of LC-1311 Academic Writing Skills for MSc Students (w) (2 ECTS) and LC-1312 Academic Presentations Skills for MSc Students (o) (1 ECTS). For support in thesis writing, a suitable course is LC-1322 Thesis Writing for Engineers (MSc) (3 ECTS).
For Master's students in ARTS we offer two options:
LCA-1020 Academic Communication for Master's Students, which covers both written and spoken skills (3 ECTS)
LCA-1022 Academic writing. Note: This course supports you in writing your thesis; therefore, students must have already started their thesis when registering for this course!
Doctoral students seeking support in writing should register for LC-1350 Writing Doctoral Research for Engineering and Science (3 ECTS), LCB-1350 Writing Doctoral Research for Business and Leadership or LCA-1050 Writing Doctoral Research for ARTS (3 ECTS). Those wanting to improve their presentation skills for conferences or seminars should sign up for LC-1331 Presenting Doctoral Research (3 ECTS). We also offer LC-1333 Navigate your Doctoral Studies while Learning about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (3 ECTS); LC-1335 Preparing for the Doctoral Defense (o)(1 ECTS) and LC-1336 Popularize your Research (o, w) (2 ECTS).
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