Supporting your study wellbeing, February 2025
The main page of Aalto's guidance and support
On this page, we have collected information about services, materials and individuals that can help students with their study planning, study well-being and career reflections.
Starting Point of Wellbeing offers guidance on matters related to well-being and study ability. You can meet with study psychologists, study counselors, special educators, Aalto chaplains, and career counselors without an appointment – check the drop-in guidance times on the website and come for a chat!
Personal Impact course offering 2024-2025
Personal Impact brings to light already existing courses in Aalto University on values and meaningfulness, self-leadership, societal impact, human potential and well-being. Courses boost your skills of self-leadership, leadership and personal development. Check the list of courses.
Start your studies with Pomodoro | Aalto University
Are you having trouble getting started with your studies? Do you struggle to establish routines? Does studying feel like a lonely task? Would you like to study alongside others in a similar situation? Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) in the fourth period
Do you want to improve your study wellbeing and skills using peer support and researched information? After taking this course, you will recognize the factors that affect your own ability to study and your wellbeing, and you will understand the importance of those in terms of meaningfully smooth studying. In addition, you will learn skills with which you can achieve study goals, which are meaningful to you, without sacrificing your own wellbeing. Register for the implementation of the 4th period by 24.2.25 10.00 a.m. See more detailed registration instructions via the link in the title.
Courses, workshops and self-study materials for students
Here you'll find information on our groups, workshops and online material for well-being, study skills and coping. The pages are administered by the Starting Point of Wellbeing. The groups and workshops are conducted in Finnish or English.
The Best Thing Today is a podcast series by Aalto University’s psychologists
The Best Thing Today is a podcast series by Aalto study, career and advanced study psychologists.
During the academic year, FSHS arrange preventive and treatment groups both remotely and at our service units. In a group you can get support for your health and life management. More information on the website.
UniSport offers University staff and students affordable and varied exercise services as well as free break exercise services. Discover the most important spring season news from UniSport via the link.
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Sustainability transformations by the best experts - an open lecture series and doctoral course in the autumn
Sustainability is the imperative of our time. The Sustainability Transformation Doctoral Education Pilot (SusTra) presents an essential opportunity for everyone to engage with our open Studia Generalia lectures in autumn 2025.
Supporting your study ability and wellbeing, Summer 2025
Dear student! To support the study ability and wellbeing of our students, Aalto offers online material and guidance during the summer. FSHS serves students throughout the summer.
Languages, culture and communication courses
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Housing benefits for students about to change in August – how will this affect you?
Students will be transferred under a new housing supplement scheme on 1 August 2025.You can apply for the student housing supplement in June 2025 at the earliest.