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Aalto University

Aalto University is a Multidisciplinary University, located in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland that was founded in 2010. The university is based on a large modern campus location set in wooded surroundings and is home to more than 12,000 students from more than 100 nationalities. Globally recognised, with Art & Design ranked 8th and key tertiary subjects (including business and engineering) regularly featured in the top 100. Aalto ranks among the most prestigious universities in Finland according to the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Established Year: 2010
Institution Type: Public
Address: Otakaari 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland

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Why Choose this Aalto University

Academic Excellence

  • Aalto focuses on the creative intersection of technology, business and art,
  • It focuses on applying theory to problem solving in a real-world setting and hands-on project-based work.
  • Students are allowed to cross disciplines among its six separate schools.
  • Remain responsive to change through co-design with industry.
  • They teach you to think differently and outside the box from your peers, and how to solve your own problems.

Global & Inclusive Community

  • Students and staff come from over 100 nationalities.
  • International students associations and supporting networks are numerous.
  • It’s a big place for Erasmus and other international exchange programs.

 Entrepreneurship and innovation

  • In the Aalto community, over 100 startups are launched every year.
  • On campus sits one of Europe’s largest startup hubs.
  • Aalto also provides mentorship and competitions for business ideas and funding.
  • The founder behind many of Finland’s best tech events, such as Startup Sauna and Slush.

Flourishing in Your Potential Career Paths

  • Most of the program ensure exposure into real world exposure via internships or industry projects.
  • Alumni are at the forefront of technology and design.
  • Career Services will assist you with personalized guidance and a job search.

Life in an Energetic Nordic Capital

  • The campus is in the metropolitan area of safe, tech-oriented Helsinki.
  • Good public transport, green spots and culture for students.
  • Helsinki A blossoming hub of digital technology and creative industries!

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Campus Facilities at Aalto University

Learning and Creative Spaces

  • The campus of Aalto University in Otaniemi fuses high-tech and high design.
  • Parking lots have become new labs, studios and project spaces.
  • Specialized rooms are for image processing, 3D modelling, publication design and film scanning.
  • Väre building and Otakaari 1 A-wing specialized classes and tech-enhanced spaces
  • Facilities and Workshops That Are Special
  • Arts Infra Workshops provide what is needed for prototyping and making and product development.
  • Scan and Edit Spaces the most powerful tools in the form of high-resolution film scanners and design software
  • Hands-on learning spaces for sculpture, textile, ceramics and visual media.
  • BASIC TECHNICAL TRAINING The students are trained on technical parts, so that they can work safely with advanced tools and machinery.
  • The presence of such facilities promotes experimentation in the fields of art and engineering.

Shaping Intelligent and Sustainable Infrastructure

  • 2069 solar panels and 100 geothermal wells power Otaniemi campus.
  • Its sustainability work has lowered energy-related emissions 84% since 2012.
  • Green campus goals aim for carbon neutrality by 2030.
  • Smart lighting, recycling stations and energy-efficient buildings abound on campuses.
  • One such digital platform is Aalto Space, which offers room reservation and keeps track of students’ campus involvement.

Bringing Nature into the Fold

  • The campus is peppered with natural reserves and forest paths and linden-tree-lined avenues.
  • Students benefit from open greenspaces for walking, cycling and downtime between classes.
  • Campus buildings include Dipoli, Undergraduate Center and the School of Business.
  • And many public artworks and sculptures provide visual and cultural character to the atmosphere of the place.

Facilities/Services for Students

  • Over 100 academic, social and startup-related bookable venues.
  • Lunch at Cafe MOO is a cafeteria-style affair.
  • The campus hosts tours 12 months of the year for both visitors and potential students.
  • facility provides industry partners with the ability to work on site in co-working spaces.

Student Services Offered by Aalto University

Study Guidance & Review Services

  • One of the broadest academic networks for all students in the world at Aalto University.
  • And I grew my academic skills: You also have one more support team which is the Student Services team who can help you with your course-planning, ways of study and academic regulation.
  • The Student Guide dishes up tools, deadlines and other information you need to thrive, academically, day to day.

Mental Health and Well-being

  • Aalto operates the Starting Point of Wellbeing, a drop-in service that does not require an appointment.
  • Psychologists for Study Online and Career Counselling On-Campus
  • Individual sessions, peer groups and wellness workshops.
  • Training in emotional regulation to promote study-life balance

Teaching, Learning and Access for All

  • Students with health conditions or other learning difficulties should contact their school to discuss special arrangements if required.
  • This might mean extended time on the exam, use of assistive technology or taking the exam in a private room.

Accessibility Support

  • physical accessible campus and IT which makes sure that digital learning can feel inclusive.
  • No matter their personal circumstances, students will be able to get the support to meet the stated learning outcomes.
  • International Candidates, Job Placement, and Intake Forms
  • “Students get help with their resumes, how to interview and network.
  • Cultural adjustment and work life preparation: Workshops about living in Finland.
  • The Success Hub and Move On also help students find summer jobs or projects.

Digital and Community Resources

  • Aalto Space: book rooms, labs and study spaces in the campus.
  • The Learning Centre on the Otaniemi campus provides library services and tech support for students.
  • UniSport and sporting bodies offer health and fitness opportunities all year round, with plenty on offer.
  • Specialized Help Desk services provide IT support, printing and Wi-Fi to students.

Student Life at Aalto University

a friendly, diverse and inclusive environment

  • More than 100 nationalities of students enrich the multicultural experience.
  • Interculturality is celebrated with events, language exchanges and cultural clubs.
  • To make the transition easier, freshmen are assigned tutors, as well as indigenous groups.
  • Students learn to work across departments and cultures, developing early global mindsets.
  • Inter-guild events are organized where students from various guilds mingle and enjoy company of each other.

Traditions and Socializing Organized by Students

  • Aalto hosts different events, from a music festival to ski trips to black-tie galas.
  • Then there are Finnish traditions like Wappu, dinners and annual balls.
  • There are also themed parties organized by KY (similar to Business School) and AS (targeted for Engineers).
  • And the events give students hands-on project and leadership experience — they’re organized by students.
  • Involvement in student life consists of a large amount of volunteering to further personal relationships.

Everyday Life in Otaniemi

  • Otaniemi’s campus is mixed-use, featuring housing, shops, restaurants and green spaces.
  • Students live in communes and eat together, and high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus.
  • It encourages a lifestyle with sports and biking paths and roads in the middle of nature.
  • Student accommodation is secure and near lecture, lab and recreational facilities.
  • Otaniemi is prominent if you enjoy random outdoor gatherings or evening walks.

Growth, Creativity, and Collaboration

  • Students participate in podcasts, design projects, sustainability and business pitches.
  • Working in teams across disciplines is also encouraged in courses, hackathons, and student challenges.
  • KY-SUB and Squad cast host public speaking and cultural outreach events.
  • Most students say they have been personally and professionally molded by Aalto’s collaborative, open culture.

Scholarships Offered by Aatlo University

Aalto University Scholarship

  • Target : To identify the highest quality applications from the out of EU/EEA applicants as assessed from the completion of their applications to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes taught in English.
  • Covers 50% or full tuition fee only
  • Classes: Fee waiver on Meritorious bases
  • Application: To be submitted with your admission application.

Scholarship from the Aalto University Summer School

  • Type of Award: Best Non-EU/EEA Candidates based on Outstanding Academic Declaration
  • Value: Full tuition fee remission
  • Availability: Limited, to a select few primary applicants
  • How to Apply: Automatically considered at the time of admission; no separate application necessary.

Aalto Incentive Based Scholarship 

  • Eligible: full or part-fee paying (those under the minimum) students making good progress.
  • Tuition Fees: €1,500 each academic year; €750 for students studying only one semester (in some triple-degree program, for example)
  • Type: Returnees scholarship through performance
  • Type: Available post-study period completion
  • While: Indication of application, provided with evidence of improvement as per stipulated guidelines.

Finland scholarships

  • Master’s professors from 3rd countries (excluding EU/EEA) admitted before 2026
  • Duration: Year one full tuition waiver and €5,000 relocation grant.
  • Type: National (backed by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture)
  • Status: Currently closed to new intakes after 2024, but remains relevant to students who have been awarded
  • Application: To submit together with the Aalto University application

Aalto Reserve Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students who start getting charged on tuition fees because their permit type is changed or that move from Finnish-medium bachelor’s program to English-medium master’s program.
  • Exemption from tuition fee — 100%(Outstanding Achiever)
  • The way this common-sense slogan comes out: Fees for students became fee payers mid-course.
  • You are in degree of adore and academic organs.
  • Application students must apply separately (and provide updated permits or program documents.

Internships and Placements at Aalto University

Work Placement

  • Undergraduate students through the Work Placement voucher from Aalto University
  • These forms of support include: Chemical, Electrical, and Engineering Science Schools of Engineering
  • Internships are handled at both public sector in Finnish or foreign embassies and non-profit organizations.
  • The estimated grant amount is 1,800 for a /3 months internship and 1,200 for a /2 months internship.
  • The employer pays a salary to the student during the internship and invoices Aalto University after the work is completed.

General Internship Conditions

  • The internships should be full time and between two and six months in duration.
  • The internships must be related to the student’s degree program.
  • Students can apply for vouchers prior to their internship being placed.

Training on Pre-requisites (if Necessary)

  • Aalto’s Career Services provides similar assistance and also hosts events to prepare students.
  • These range from resume and cover letter feedback, to interview practice, to networking.
  • Each school runs a series of workshops and employer events throughout the academic year.

Internships Work Abroad

  • Many assist students from all fields to land internships overseas with the support of the university.
  • Internships may be bilateral and/or international.
  • These internships generally take place over summer holidays and students are also encouraged to join.
  • Every school has its own Learning Services, which coordinate the precise needs and required paperwork.

Entry Requirements at Aatlo University

General Eligibility

  • High school diploma (second school graduation degree that grants access to higher education in the respective awarding country)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma from an accredited institution
  • European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma from a previously accredited EB school
  • Education is in Finnish or foreign higher education; a relevant degree min. bachelor level.

Admission Methods

  • Nonprofit act for all Students selected under any one of the three admission categories:
  • ADMISSION GROUP I – SAT/ACT test (for students who do not have a Finnish matriculation certificate or an IB or EB or DIA/RP diploma)
  • Group II – SAT/ACT scores, Finnish matriculation, IB, EB or DIA/RP

Minimum Test Scores

  • SAT: Minimum total score: 1350; score on math section: 700 or greater
  • ACT: 29 or greater for composite score and 30 or greater on Math section

Language Requirements: English test requirement: No separate requirement for bachelor’s applicants, but students must have the ability to study in English. Instruction is entirely in English.

Required Documents

  • Academic certificates (relevant if wanted, scans with translations)
  • Official SAT or ACT test scores, submitted directly from the test provider to us
  • Photocopy of your valid passport or national ID
  • Grades obtained (or anticipated) according to diploma type
  • A. in English Language Teaching and Linguistics

General Eligibility

  • A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from the university university or university of applied sciences that is recognised by the Helsinki University.
  • The degree should qualify a student for master’s level studies in the country where it is awarded.
  • Certain program may specify grades in relevant subjects studied at AS-Level or equivalent (e.g. Technology, Business, Arts).

proof of English language proficiency

  • Reduction Measures: 6.5 Overall, 5.5 in each segment
  • TOEFL iBT — Total 92, Writing 22
  • PTE Academic: Overall 62 (with no score lower than 54)
  • Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 proficiency: grade C or above
  • In English: Language Proficiency National Certificate (YKI), at least level 4 in all sections
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree on a separate list, master’s in English from EU / EEA, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
  • Have completed a program of study that is equal to at least secondary education, with the instruction delivered in English in their countries

Rankings and Awards at Aalto University

Worldwide Rankings and Status

  • Aalto University is where creativity and technology collide.
  • Its reputation is most noteworthy in other realms such as art and design, tech and business education.

Overall Global Standing

  • QS World University Rankings 2025: World rank # 113
  • THE World University Rankings 2025: 196th overall.
  • Rankings: U.S News Best Global Universities: 296

International Outlook

  • Times Higher Education ( 2025 ) : Global #51, National #1 (Finland), Internationalization
  • One of ‘ 50 Most International Universities in the World’

Subject-Specific Excellence

Art & Design

  • University Ranking QS 2025: Global rank:8, Finland: Nordic region:1
  • Aalto University is currently ranked 3rd in Europe in research output(since CHINA 2018).

Business and Economics

  • FT European Business Schools 2023: 50 (Global: 95); Europe: 1 (Finland: 1)
  • THE Business & Economics 2024 rank, 84th in the world

Engineering and Technology

  • 23 QS Engineering & Technology 2023 166 In The World
  • THE, Eng. – 2024: World’s Top 125(99-90) Universities

Computing and Digitalization

  • THE Computer Science 2023: #86 worldwide
  • NTU Computer Science #112 in the world (2023)
  • Leiden Ranking: 2023 (Top 10% publications) : #134 in Global Ranking
  • Section aire: Architecture Construction and Environmental Technology
  • #Ranked 48 best university in the world (#QS2023) and no.1 in Finland

Energy, materials and sustainable resources

  • QS Materials Sciences 2023 : No. 80 in the world
  • Rankings EngiRank Materials Engineering 2023: # 7 of Europe # 1 of Finland

Marine and Transportation Engineer

  • Shanghai Ranking — Marine Technology: 19th in world (2023)
  • Transportation Science and Technology: 150th in the world
  • #128 globally: Electrical Engineering (NTU) 2023

Health & Medical Engineering

  • THE Young University Rankings 2023 (Under the age of 50): No.40 in the world, No.1 in Finland
  • #21 among the World Leiden Industry Collaboration Ranking 2023 – a strong Aalto link to industry

Awards and Recognitions

  • Aalto University has a number of internal award categories, which are aimed to honour extraordinary work done by its staff, students and researchers, such as:
  • Aalto Pioneering Excellence Awards: For excellent teams that have contributed to the development of the university
  • Teaching Excellence Awards: For faculty members who pioneered innovative and impactful strategies in education

Acceptance Rate

Overall Selectivity

  • International acceptance rate: ~18 – 20% (Aalto University)
  • Which is why it is one of the most competitive universities in Europe, even more so among colleges that offer subjects in technology, business and design.
  • It plays an integral role in helping applicants being evaluated through academic merit, entrance tests (or SAT / ACT) and other program specific requirements.
  • A total of 820 applications were submitted to the joint application round of Aalto University’s English-taught bachelor’s program in 2024.
  • Data Science, Computer Engineering, Digital Systems and Design all had very low acceptance rates (some admission groups have 3–6% acceptance rates).
  • Graduates are accepted based on a grade point average, SAT/ACT score, or other entry point, based on what grade they complete.

Master’s Program Acceptance

  • Especially in program like in Art & Design, Engineering, Business, etc., Aalto has one of the most selective master’s program.
  • Reviews are thorough and language criteria demanded by international student-admitters to gain entry to master’s degrees are strict, and normally only a small number of places are available in each individual master’s programme.
  • The acceptance criteria are different at each institute, however there is a large emphasis on performance in supportive subjects, motivation and consideration of their previous studies.

Subject-Specific Competition

  • program in international competition in terms of applicant and place numbers in certain fields, e.g. Art & Design: 8th in the world.
  • These are also highly sought after fields of study in the globalized market, such as Computer Science and courses on Quantum Technology and Architecture are in huge demand.

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