Aalto University – School of Engineering (Mechanical)
Espoo, FinlandPOTENTIAL — not yet offered / not confirmed
🟢 Strong fit: ~30 solid matches, mainly core mechanics, FEM, manufacturing, additive manufacturing, mechatronics, plus energy/CFD/HVAC electives. Best for HMU years 3-5
English-taught programme: Aalto School of Engineering English course list 2026-28 (tabs: Bachelor level, Mechanical Engineering MSc, Advanced Energy Solutions). Autumn=periods I-II, Spring=III-V. Exchange students take ~2/3 from one MSc programme; 25-30 ECTS/term; most courses 5 ECTS. Codes D/V are master-level. Timetables confirmed in June (preliminary LA).
Potential matches only. This partner currently has no HMU Mechanical Engineering students / no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Mechanical Engineering study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COE-C1002 Statics (5) BSc, Autumn II. | → | Mechanics I – Statics Μηχανική Ι – Στατική (5) | strong | W |
| COE-C1003 Dynamics (5) BSc, Spring V. | → | Mechanics II (Dynamics) Μηχανική ΙΙ (5) | strong | S |
| COE-C2001 Foundations of Solid Mechanics (5) BSc, Autumn II; stress/strain/bending/torsion. | → | Mechanics III (Strength of Materials) Μηχανική ΙΙΙ (Αντοχή Υλικών) (5) | strong | W |
| COE-C2003 Basic Course on Fluid Mechanics (5) BSc, Autumn I. | → | Fluid Mechanics I Μηχανική Ρευστών Ι (5) | strong | W |
| COE-C2004 Materials Science and Engineering (5) BSc, Autumn II. | → | Materials Science and Technology I Τεχνολογία Υλικών Ι (5) | strong | W |
| MEC-E6001 Engineering Metals and Alloys D (5) MSc, Spring V. | → | Materials Technology II Τεχνολογία Υλικών ΙΙ (5) | likely | S |
| COE-C2007 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (5) BSc, Spring III-IV; combined (heat transfer part -> 29). | → | Thermodynamics I Θερμοδυναμική Ι (5) | likely | S |
| ENG-A1003 Numerical Methods in Engineering (5) BSc, Spring III. | → | Numerical Analysis – Computer Programming for Engineers Στοιχεία Αριθμητικής Ανάλυσης – Πληροφορική για Μηχανικούς (4) | strong | S |
| MEC-E1050 Finite Element Method in Solids (5) MSc, Autumn II. | → | Analysis of Mechanical Structures I (FEM) Ανάλυση Κατασκευών I (5) | strong | W |
| MEC-E8001 Finite Element Analysis D (5) MSc, Spring III; advanced FEM. | → | Analysis of Mechanical Structures II (Advanced FEM) Ανάλυση Κατασκευών ΙΙ (5) | strong | S |
| MEC-E1061 Computer-Aided Engineering (5) MSc, Autumn I; CAE (not pure 3D CAD). | → | 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD) Τρισδιάστατη μοντελοποίηση (3D CAD) (4) | weak | W |
| MEC-E1000 Engineering Impact (5) MSc, Autumn I; societal/environmental consequences. | → | Technology and Society Κοινωνία και Τεχνολογία (2) | likely | W |
| MEC-E7102 Manufacturing Processes (5) MSc, Spring III-IV; machine-tool lab. | → | Manufacturing Processes I Κατασκευαστικές Τεχνολογίες Ι (5) | strong | S |
| MEC-E7101 Virtual Manufacturing D (5) MSc, Spring III-IV; production simulation. | → | Manufacturing Processes II Κατασκευαστικές Τεχνολογίες ΙΙ (5) | likely | S |
| MEC-E7016 Additive Manufacturing D (5) MSc, Spring IV. | → | Principles of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Αρχές Προσθετικής Κατασκευής (5) | strong | S |
| MEC-E1090 Quality Management and Metrology (5) MSc, Autumn II (metrology part -> 47). | → | Total Quality Management Systems Συστήματα και Διοίκηση Ολικής Ποιότητας (5) | strong | W |
| MEC-E3080 Global Innovation Practices (3) MSc, Spring IV. | → | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Καινοτομία και Επιχειρηματικότητα (4) | likely | S |
| MEC-E3001 Product Development Project V D (10-15) MSc, full year; design project (use for one of 38/42). | → | Mechanical Engineering Design I Μηχανολογικός Σχεδιασμός Ι (5) | likely | W/S |
| MEC-E5001 Mechatronic Machine Design (5) MSc, Autumn II; also Machine Design & Development (50). | → | Mechatronic Design Μηχατρονικός Σχεδιασμός (5) | strong | W |
| MEC-E5002 Mechatronics Project (10) MSc, Spring III-IV. | → | Mechatronic Design Μηχατρονικός Σχεδιασμός (5) | likely | S |
| MEC-E5011 Vehicle Mechatronics: Powertrain D (5) MSc, Spring III; electric/hybrid vehicles. | → | Electric Vehicles Ηλεκτρικά Οχήματα | likely | S |
| MEC-E5012 Vehicle Mechatronics: Control D (5) MSc, Autumn I; autonomous vehicle navigation. | → | Autonomous Mobile Robots Αυτόνομα Κινούμενα Ρομπότ (5) | likely | W |
| MEC-E5004 Fluid Power Systems (5) MSc, Autumn II; hydraulics (actuators). | → | Actuators for Mechatronic Systems Επενεργητές για Μηχατρονικά Συστήματα (5) | likely | W |
| KON-C2004 Mechatronics Basics (5) BSc, Autumn II; sensors/actuators. | → | Sensors and Measurement Systems Αισθητήρια Όργανα και Συστήματα Μετρήσεων (5) | likely | W |
| AAE-E2001 Computational Fluid Dynamics D (5) Energy tab, Spring III-IV; CFD. | → | Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD) Υπολογιστική Ρευστομηχανική (5) | strong | S |
| AAE-E3095 Wind Power Engineering and Development (5) Energy tab, Autumn I-II. | → | Wind Energy and Applications Αιολική Ενέργεια και Εφαρμογές (5) | strong | W |
| AAE-E3090 Renewable Energy Engineering (5) Energy tab, Spring III-IV; renewables incl. solar. | → | Solar Energy and Applications Ηλιακή Ενέργεια και Εφαρμογές (5) | likely | S |
| AAE-E4002 Heating and Cooling Systems (5) Energy tab, Spring III; HVAC. | → | Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning I (HVAC I) Θέρμανση Ψύξη Κλιματισμός Ι (5) | likely | S |
| AAE-E4006 Advanced HVAC Design (5) Energy tab, Autumn I-II. | → | Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning II (HVAC II) Θέρμανση Ψύξη Κλιματισμός ΙΙ (5) | likely | W |
| AAE-E4005 Sustainable Building Energy Systems (5) Energy tab, Spring V. | → | Mechanical Installations in Buildings Μηχανολογικές Εγκαταστάσεις Κτιρίων | likely | S |
| AAE-E4007 Building Energy Optimisation (5) Energy tab, Autumn I-II. | → | Building Energy Performance Simulation Ενεργειακή Προσομοίωση Κτηρίων (5) | likely | W |
| AAE-E3007 Process Integration and Energy Optimization D (5) Energy tab, Autumn II; energy system synthesis. | → | Synthesis of Energy Systems Σύνθεση Ενεργειακών Συστημάτων (5) | likely | W |
| AAE-E1020 Fluid Dynamics (5) Energy tab, Autumn II; Fluid Mechanics II. | → | Fluid Mechanics II Μηχανική Ρευστών ΙΙ (5) | likely | W |
| MEC-E2016 Marine Data Analysis D (5) MSc, Autumn I-II; ML applied to data. | → | Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Μάθηση Μηχανών – Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη (5) | weak | W |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. Not based on past mobilities; can change year to year — confirm with the coordinator. “—” = term not published.
Sources: Aalto: Studies at the School of Engineering for exchange students · Aalto: Courses taught in English 2026-28 (Excel)