1. Cross-institutional studies in Quantum Science and Technology
Aalto University and the University of Helsinki have signed a cross-institutional studies agreement (“QuantEd agreement”) that allows students of selected degree programmes to sign-up for quantum-related courses organized by the other institution. The aim of the agreement is to broaden the selection of quantum-related studies available to students and enhance student mobility between the two institutions.
The agreement concerns Aalto University students of the following Master’s programmes:
- Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering
- Master’s Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology
- Master’s Programme Engineering Physics
- Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Operations Research
and doctoral students in the fields of:
- Engineering Physics
- Photonics and Nanotechnology
- Radio Science and Engineering.
At the University of Helsinki, the agreement concerns the students in all the Master’s and doctoral programmes in the Faculty of Science as well as the students of the following Bachelor’s programmes:
- Bachelor’s Programme in Physical Sciences
- Bachelor’s Programme in Science
The studies are not available for exchange students.
Below you can find the list of courses included in the agreement as well as the instructions for applying a study right on courses.
1.1 Courses offered as cross-institutional studies
Aalto University and University of Helsinki offer a comprehensive list of quantum-related courses through the QuantEd agreement. The above-mentioned students may apply for a study right on these courses in the other institution.
You can browse the course information in Sisu (e.g., course level, content, prerequisites, contact information of the responsible teachers) as well as the up-coming course implementations (choose the “Completion methods” tab) by clicking the course name. Most of the courses are primarily taught in English. The list of Aalto University includes both intermediate level (Bachelor) and advanced level (Master) courses, whereas all the University of Helsinki courses are advanced level courses.
Please note that not all the courses are offered every academic year.
Please also note that the teaching periods are different for the University of Helsinki and Aalto University.
2. Instructions for students
In the future, the study administration process will be handled through the cross-institutional studies service RIPA. In the meantime, use these instructions and ask for help.
2.1 Aalto University students taking courses at University of Helsinki
1. Browse the course list above and check the detailed course information by clicking the names of the courses. Find courses you are interested in.
2. Check from your own degree programme whether the course credits fit in your degree.
3. Apply for a study right on the courses using this electronic form. Please note that the study right needs to be applied for well in advance.
4. Once the study right has been granted, you will receive a confirmation and the instructions for registering to the courses.
5. Complete the courses.
6. Apply for credit transfer following these Aalto instructions.
Before applying for a study right, please check from your own programme whether the course credits fit in your degree.
If you have questions about a course, please contact the course responsible teacher. If you have questions about the study rights, University of Helsinki Sisu, or course registration, please contact Kumpula Student Services at kumpula-student@helsinki.fi.
2.2 University of Helsinki students taking courses at Aalto University
1. Browse the course list above and check the detailed course information by clicking the names of the courses. Find courses you are interested in.
2. Check from your own degree programme whether the course credits fit in your degree.
3. Request for an approval for your planned cross-institutional studies by sending an email to kumpula-student@helsinki.fi (title: “QuantEd agreement: approval for planned studies”). You will need the approval email for filling in the application form (see below).
4. Apply for a study right on the courses using this electronic form
- Under “Justification for the right to study you are applying for”, write “QuantEd Agreement on cooperation on quantum technology education”.
- For “Approval of the home university”, enter the approval email (see above).
5. Once the study right has been granted, you will receive the confirmation and instructions for registering to the courses.
6. Complete the courses.
7. Apply for credit transfer following these UH instructions.
Some of the Aalto courses available through the agreement, have been added to the curriculum of Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods. If the course is listed in the curriculum, apply for substitution. Otherwise, apply for inclusion or substitution depending on the completed course.
Before applying for a study right, please check from your own programme whether the course credits fit in your degree.
If you have questions about a course, please contact the course responsible teacher. If you have questions about the study rights, Aalto University Sisu, or course registration, please contact Aalto Student Services at studentservices@aalto.fi.