Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture

Student Guide

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture

For Aalto students

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

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Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture is organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Information for applicants

Planning your studies

Thesis and research work

MyCourses maintenance break Mon 15 June, 2026 at 9.00-17.00

MyCourses maintenance break on 15 June 2026 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.

Studies Published: 9.6.2026

Overview of the 2026 restaurant survey results

Respondents’ overall satisfaction with the services of campus student and staff restaurants remains at a good level, with no significant changes in the results compared to last year.

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Research & Art Published: 4.6.2026

Aalto Inventors is launching six new cohorts next academic year

Choose a field-specific cohort in AI, biotechnology, water management, minerals, or medtech — or join a multidisciplinary track open to researchers from any discipline.