1. Cross-institutional studies in Quantum Science and Technology
Aalto University and the University of Helsinki have signed a cross-institutional study agreement (QuantEd) 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 signing up for courses.
1.1 Courses offered as cross-institutional studies
Aalto University and the University of Helsinki offer a comprehensive list of quantum-related courses through the QuantEd agreement.
You can browse the course information in Sisu (e.g., course level, content, prerequisites, contact information of the responsible teachers) as well as the upcoming 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 courses 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
From the Fall 2025 onward, the study administration process is handled through the cross-institutional studies service RIPA. The system is used in the student information system Sisu where students can search and register for the network studies and automatically receive transferred credits for courses completed at the other university.
Please see the Sisu instructions on cross-institutional studies of your own institution for more details:
Please remember to check from your own degree programme whether the network studies you plan to take fit in your degree. Do this before registering for the planned network studies.
Please also note that the late registration (jälki-ilmoittautuminen) is not possible for the network studies of the other university.
If you have questions about a course, please contact the responsible course teacher.
If you are an Aalto University student and you have any technical questions e.g. about Sisu, please contact Aalto Student Services at studentservices@aalto.fi.
If you are a University of Helsinki student and you have any technical questions e.g. about Sisu, please contact Kumpula Student Services at kumpula-student@helsinki.fi.