Overview

This Engineering programme offered by Aalto University prepares candidates for independent investigation within a chosen specialisation while fostering deep understanding of its broader significance. Students gain mastery of disciplinary approaches, strengthen their capacity to generate new knowledge, and build comprehensive understanding of developments, practices, and theoretical foundations connected to their area of focus.

Key Facts

The programme combines supervised dissertation work, specialised academic training, and international engagement within a globally connected research environment. Candidates complete a publicly defended thesis, undertake studies tailored to their field, collaborate with leading institutions and research centres, and are encouraged to spend part of their studies abroad to expand professional networks, expertise, and career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Research Fields

Energy Technology

Engineering Design and Production

Applied Mechanics

Geoinformatics

Real Estate Economics

Land-use Planning and Transportation Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 7 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A supervising professor must agree to supervise the doctoral studies.
The applicant's expertise and research interests must align with the research group.
Admission to the doctoral programme is required before becoming a doctoral student.
Applicants may apply through salaried doctoral researcher positions or by arranging supervision directly with a professor.
Students employed elsewhere may pursue the degree full-time or part-time with supervisory approval.
Students pursuing studies without funding may undertake the degree part-time.
Residence in Finland is required for at least part of the study period.
Non-Finnish citizens must satisfy applicable immigration requirements.
Doctoral studies are intended to be completed in four years of full-time study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Aalto University doctoral studies are free of tuition fees.

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.