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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Health Technology Engineering equips students to create innovative technical solutions to health challenges

New Master’s programme combines engineering knowledge with practical understanding of health-related issues
Course work for Smart Wearables
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Smart Wearables courses teach students both design and engineering skills

Smart Wearables courses allow students to work on projects in multidisciplinary teams, generating incredibly creative projects and enabling them to learn from each other
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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.

Read more about our research and departments.

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

    Two students watching measurements from a computer
    Studies Published:

    Health Technology Engineering equips students to create innovative technical solutions to health challenges

    New Master’s programme combines engineering knowledge with practical understanding of health-related issues
    Course work for Smart Wearables
    Studies Published:

    Smart Wearables courses teach students both design and engineering skills

    Smart Wearables courses allow students to work on projects in multidisciplinary teams, generating incredibly creative projects and enabling them to learn from each other
    Researchers designed an algorithm that controls the direction of the air nozzle with two motors.
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    Scientists harness the wind as a tool to move objects

    New approach allows contactless or remote manipulation of objects by machines or robots.
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    Teamwork First-Aid Kit supports students in project-based courses

    This online resource offers tools to support student teams throughout project courses.

    Join the events

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    Public defences

    Public defence in Automation, Systems and Control Engineering, M.Sc. Oliver Struckmeier

    Brain-inspired representation learning in robotics for efficient and robust sensory processing and learning.
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    Academic events, Campus, Networking

    Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 7, 2024

    Join us in celebrating the winners of the Aalto Open Science Award 2023!
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    Lectures and seminars

    Can computers create art?

    Aalto University and University of Helsinki organise an event about artificial intelligence and art. These talks are part of the Creative Technologies series.
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    Campus

    Metsähovi welcomes schools to explore the radio observatory's research activities in May 2024


    Aalto Junior and Metsähovi Astronomical Radio Observatory welcome schools to explore the radio-astronomical research of the Radio Observatory in May 2024.

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

    Student Emmaleena Ahonen

    Contact information and services

    Get in contact with School of Electrical Engineering management, experts and services.

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