In Admission Group I, admission is based on the grades obtained in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB or DIA/RP diplomas. If you have in addition to the IB, EB, or DIA/RP diploma taken any subject tests in the Finnish Matriculation examination, the best combination score is considered.
Minimum Finnish Matriculation Examination grade requirements
To be considered in Admission Group I, you must fulfill the following minimum grade requirements set by the study options:
Study option |
Mathematics (advanced) minimum grade in the Finnish Matriculation examination |
Physics minimum grade in the Finnish Matriculation examination |
Chemical Engineering |
E |
- |
Computational Engineering |
E |
- |
Data Science |
E |
- |
Digital Systems and Design |
E |
- |
Quantum Technology |
L |
E |
In the study option Quantum Technology, only one of the set requirements (mathematics or physics) must be met. However, all applicants are required to have a pass grade in advanced mathematics.
Calculating the scores
In the Finnish Matriculation Examination three subjects are scored in accordance with the table below. The subjects considered are mother tongue, advanced mathematics and either physics or chemistry, depending on which one has the better score. The maximum score is 105,0 points.
If several applicants have the same score, the grade for any advanced-level language studies will be used as a tie-breaker. If the applicant has completed more than one first-language/mother tongue examination, the second best grade will be considered as an advanced-level language.
Grade in the Finnish matriculation examination |
L |
E |
M |
C |
B |
A |
Mother tongue (also Finnish or Swedish as a second language) |
33,0 |
27,5 |
22,0 |
16,5 |
11,0 |
5,5 |
Mathematics, advanced |
39,7 |
33,1 |
26,4 |
19,8 |
13,2 |
6,6 |
Physics
OR
Chemistry
|
32,3 |
26,9 |
21,5 |
16,2 |
10,8 |
5,4 |
In Admission Group I, admission is based on the grades obtained in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB or DIA/RP diplomas. If you have in addition to the IB, EB, or DIA/RP diploma taken any subject tests in the Finnish Matriculation examination, the best combination score is considered.
Minimum IB grade requirements
To be considered in Admission Group I, you must fulfill the following minimum grade requirements set by the study options:
Study option |
Mathematics (advanced)* minimum grade in the IB diploma |
Physics minimum grade in the IB diploma (HL/SL) |
Chemical Engineering |
6 |
- |
Computational Engineering |
6 |
- |
Data Science |
6 |
- |
Digital Systems and Design |
6 |
- |
Quantum Technology |
7 |
6 |
*See table below for the required level of IB mathematics
In the study option Quantum Technology, only one of the set requirements (mathematics or physics) must be met. However, all applicants are required to have a pass grade in advanced mathematics.
The following IB subjects in mathematics are considered:
Advanced mathematics |
Applicants with an IB degree earned from 2021 onwards Analysis and approaches HL Analysis and approaches SL Applications and interpretation HL |
Applicants with an IB degree earned in 2020 or earlier: Further mathematics Mathematics HL (higher level) Mathematics SL (standard level) |
Calculating the scores
The subjects considered are (best) A-language, advanced mathematics and either physics or chemistry, depending on which one has the better score. The maximum score is 105,0 points.
In the case of a tied score, the grade for (second best) A-language or (best) B-language will be used as a tie-breaker, whichever gives the better score.
Grade in the IB diploma |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
A-language |
33,0 |
27,5 |
22,0 |
16,5 |
11,0 |
5,5 |
Advanced mathematics* |
39,7 |
33,1 |
26,4 |
19,8 |
13,2 |
6,6 |
Physics (HL/SL)
OR
Chemistry (HL/SL)
|
32,3 |
26,9 |
21,5 |
16,2 |
10,8 |
5,4 |
*See table above for the required level of IB mathematics
If you are accepted based on IB predicted grades, the selection is conditional until Aalto University Admission Services receives your official final grades from the IBO. If the scores calculated based on the final grades are lower than the scores calculated based on the predicted grades, the admission offer may be revoked. If the final score is higher than the predicted grades, you may be admitted to a study option for which the predicted grades had been insufficient.
In Admission Group I, admission is based on the grades obtained in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB or DIA/RP diplomas. If you have in addition to the IB, EB, or DIA/RP diploma taken any subject tests in the Finnish Matriculation examination, the best combination score is considered.
Minimum EB grade requirements
To be considered in Admission Group I, you must fulfill the following minimum grade requirements set by the study options:
Study option |
Mathematics (advanced, 5h/week) minimum grade in the EB diploma |
Physics minimum grade in the EB diploma |
Chemical Engineering |
10-8 |
- |
Computational Engineering |
10-8 |
- |
Data Science |
10-8 |
- |
Digital Systems and Design |
10-8 |
- |
Quantum Technology |
10-9 |
10-8 |
In the study option Quantum Technology, only one of the set requirements (mathematics or physics) must be met. However, all applicants are required to have a pass grade in advanced EB mathematics (5h/week).
Calculating the scores
The subjects considered are language L1, advanced EB mathematics (5h/week) and either physics or chemistry, depending on which one has the better score. The maximum score is 105,0 points.
In the case of a tied score, the language L2 or other national language (ONL) will be used as a tie-breaker.
Grade in the EB diploma (2021 or after) |
10-9 |
8,99-8 |
7,99-7 |
6,99-6 |
5,99-5 |
4,99-4 |
Language L1 |
33,0 |
27,5 |
22,0 |
16,5 |
11,0 |
5,5 |
Advanced mathematics (5h/week) |
39,7 |
33,1 |
26,4 |
19,8 |
13,2 |
6,6 |
Physics OR Chemistry |
32,3 |
26,9 |
21,5 |
16,2 |
10,8 |
5,4 |
Grade in the EB diploma (2020 or before) |
10-9 |
8,99-8 |
7,99-7 |
6,99-6 |
5,99-5,5 |
5,49-5 |
Language L1 |
33,0 |
27,5 |
22,0 |
16,5 |
11,0 |
5,5 |
Advanced mathematics (5h/week) |
39,7 |
33,1 |
26,4 |
19,8 |
13,2 |
6,6 |
Physics OR Chemistry |
32,3 |
26,9 |
21,5 |
16,2 |
10,8 |
5,4 |
If you are accepted based on EB preliminary marks, the selection is conditional until you submit an official certificate of the final grades to Aalto University Admission Services. If the points calculated based on the final grades are lower than the points calculated based on the preliminary marks the admission offer may be revoked. If the final score is higher than the preliminary marks, you may be admitted to a study option for which the preliminary marks had been insufficient.
In Admission Group I, admission is based on the grades obtained in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB or DIA/RP diplomas. If you have in addition to the IB, EB, or DIA/RP diploma taken any subject tests in the Finnish Matriculation examination, the best combination score is considered.
Minimum DIA/RP grade requirements
To be considered in Admission Group I, you must fulfill the following minimum grade requirements set by the study options:
Study option |
Mathematics minimum grade in the Finnish DIA/RP diploma |
Physics minimum grade in the Finnish DIA/RP diploma |
Chemical Engineering |
15-10 |
- |
Computational Engineering |
15-10 |
- |
Data Science |
15-10 |
- |
Digital Systems and Design |
15-10 |
- |
Quantum Technology |
15-13 |
15-10 |
In the study option Quantum Technology, only one of the set requirements (mathematics or physics) must be met. However, for all study options it required to have a pass grade in mathematics as part of the examination (Leistungen in der Abiturprüfung/Reifeprüfung). Also for Quantum Technology, physics minimum grade requirement must be completed as a part of the examination, if the mathematics grade is not sufficient to fulfill the minimum requirement.
Calculating the scores
The subjects considered are mother tongue (either Finnish or German), advanced mathematics and either physics or chemistry, depending on which one has the better score. The maximum score is 105,0 points.
In the case of a tied score, the advanced language score will be used as a tie-breaker. Either Finnish or German (not the subject that has been used to calculate the total score) or English are considered.
Grade in the DIA/RP diploma |
15-13 |
12-10 |
9-8 |
7 |
6-5 |
4 |
Mother tongue Finnish or German |
33,0 |
27,5 |
22,0 |
16,5 |
11,0 |
5,5 |
Advanced mathematics* |
39,7 |
33,1 |
26,4 |
19,8 |
13,2 |
6,6 |
Physics
OR
Chemistry
|
32,3 |
26,9 |
21,5 |
16,2 |
10,8 |
5,4 |
In Admission Group II, admission is based on the SAT or the ACT test results. To be eligible for admission in admission group II, you must complete the required SAT (Evidence Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics sections) or ACT (Reading, English, Mathematics and Science sections) test and submit your results to Aalto University Admission Services by the given deadline. Only the SAT or the ACT tests completed 1 Jan 2022 or later will be considered in the 2024 admissions. The highest valid score is taken into consideration, if you have taken both the SAT and the ACT test or taken tests multiple times. All applicants are required to attain the minimum scores below for the SAT total score or for the ACT composite score and for the SAT or ACT Mathematics section score.
|
SAT |
ACT |
Required test sections |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Mathematics |
Reading, English, Mathematics, Science |
Minimum total score |
1200 |
25 |
AND |
|
|
Minimum score for the Mathematics section |
650 |
28 |
Applicants are ranked based on their SAT total scores or converted ACT scores. In the case of a tied score, the applicant with the higher section score from the test section of Mathematics will be admitted. If the applicant has several valid test scores, the highest Mathematics section score will be considered.
The official SAT or ACT test results must be delivered directly by the test organiser to Aalto University by 24 Jan 2024 at 3pm/15.00 (GMT +2). You must also attach a copy of the official SAT or ACT test result report to the application form by 24 Jan 2024 at 3pm/15.00 (GMT +2). Test results delivered after the deadline or solely by the applicant or test organiser are not accepted.
Instructions for delivering the SAT and ACT test scores and their conversion tables
In addition to the SAT or ACT test results, you must have completed or complete in spring 2024 a qualification that meets the general eligibility requirements for higher education, for example a high school diploma (see the section Who can apply).
For applicants completing an IB or EB diploma, a foreign qualification giving eligibility to higher education studies or a Finnish vocational qualification in spring 2024, the selection is conditional until the applicant submits a copy of the final diploma to Aalto University Admission Services, or for IB diplomas, until Aalto University Admission Services receives the final diploma from the IBO. If the diploma is not completed or the required documents are not delivered by the given deadline, the admission offer will be revoked. Please check the deadlines for delivering application documents under the section Required application documents.