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From campus to a lively town

Aalto University campus is the home of its innovative community.

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    Sustainable and lush campus

    Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

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      Unique collaboration hub

      Aalto University campus is the home of its innovative community.

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        Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. Experience the tour on desktop, mobile or with VR headset.

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        Information on Otaniemi campus

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          Future campus

          Together with the City of Espoo, an environment that supports interaction is being built in Otaniemi for research, innovations, learning and the arts. The goal of campus development is to mix valuable history and new ways of planning. 

          From campus to a lively neighbourhood

          Aerial view, Archive photo in black and white of the Otaniemi campus in 1966

          “Ave Alma Mater, morituri te salutant”

          In 1949, Aino and Alvar Aalto's architecture firm's proposal won the Otaniemi area plan design competition. Since then, the campus has become the first hub of world class research, a pioneer of modern architecture, the stage for the CSCE and the home of Finland’s first satellite. 

          Travel back in time on campus

          A woman stands on a stage at Slush in 2019

          Startup campus

          70-100 are founded in our ecosystem every year. More than half of companies founded in Finnish universities come from Aalto. Our energetic community consists of both student-led and university-run entrepreneurial activities. 

          Read more about Aalto’s innovation ecosystem

          Aerial view in winter of Väre and School of Business buildings during contruction, solar panels in view

          2069 solar panels and 100 geothermal wells

          The key environmental impacts of the campus are related to energy consumption and transport.  We have decreased our annual carbon dioxide emission of real estates' energy use by 84% since 2012. The aim is to achieve carbon neutrality in terms of energy by 2030. 

          Read more about our low-carbon campus

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          Functional, radical and modern 

          A campus that transforms with its community, boasts a wonderful mix of new and old - Otaniemi is a treasure trove filled with Finnish architectural gems.  

          Read more about the architecture on campus

          In the centre of the image is LUMEN, a sculpture by Kirsi Kaulanen, in Väre building during daytime

          One percent for art 

          Aalto University applies the one per cent art principle in its building projects, where approximately one per cent of a building project's allocation is allocated to art purchases.   

          Dive into the public art on campus

          Aerial view of the campus in summer, Undergraduate Centre, Learning Centre, Väre, A Bloc and School of Business in view on a sunny day. Grass and trees are vibrant and green.

          Protected linden alleys from mansion-era 

          Planted in the 19th century, the linden alleys that once guided visitors to the main buildings of the Hagalund and Otnäs manors are the most popular filming locations on the Otaniemi campus. 

          What is a green and urban campus?

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          Services on Otaniemi campus

          A large part of Otaniemi's commercial services are located in shopping centre A Bloc and A Blanc, but there are restaurants and cafes in multiple other locations on campus as well.

          Studying at the Aalto campus

          Aalto's main campus is an ideal environment for living, studying and leisure. Find out what our beautiful Otaniemi campus has to offer to its student community.

          What's it like studying on our campus?
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          Coworking spaces – Aalto Campus Membership

          With the Aalto Campus Membership, your company can join the Aalto community through coworking spaces located on the Otaniemi campus.

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          Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus

          Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.

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          Find Aalto University Schools on campus

          In-person guided campus tours

          For prospective student applicants & general visitors. One of the best ways to explore Aalto University campus and learn interesting insights is by taking part in a guided campus tours.

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          Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus

          Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.

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          Otaniemi in pictures

          An autumnal aerial view of Aalto University campus from Laajalahti, autumn colours, yellow and orange, are prominent in the trees
          Aerial view of campus from the sea. Photo: Aalto University / Matti Ahlgren
          Dipoli and Pinecone in February snowy scene, light snow covering on buildings, rocks and tree branches
          Dipoli and Pinecone in the winter. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä
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          Undergraduate Centre in the spring. Photo: Aalto University / Matti Ahlgren
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          Campus in the spring. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
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          Aerial view of central campus block and its solar panels. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
          A snowy path going through the Laajalahti route in early spring, last year's tall grass in view, framed with birches and aspen tree trunks, tree tops not in view
          Walking route towards Laajalahti nature reserve in the winter. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
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          Students next to School of Business in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
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          Alvarinaukio in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
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          Campus route in nature reserve in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä
          Otaniemi campus in summer.
          Undergraduate Centre and Alvarinaukio square in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
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          A Bloc, Väre, School of Business and Undergraduate Centre in the summer. Photo: Suomen Ilmakuva
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          Take in the autumnal campus on foot or bike. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
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          Autumnal cycle route on campus. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä
          Campus life by Unto Rautio
          Students next to the old oak in front of Väre building. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
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          News about campus

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          Kulkutunnisteen lukija
          Campus, Incidents, University Published:

          Short interruptions in the operation of access tags and doors

          A system update will cause the access tags and doors on Otaniemi campus 16.-20.12.2024
          Väliaikainen suojatie
          Campus, University Published:

          Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work

          The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.
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          Rent a meeting room on the Aalto University campus with just a few clicks – organise a meeting, workshop or event in Otaniemi

          Aalto University Campus & Real Estate (ACRE) has opened a new online service of rental the meeting and event facilities located on Aalto University's Otaniemi campus.
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          Awards and Recognition, Campus Published:

          Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions

          This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.
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          Puhutaan suomea - Learning Finnish together!

          Welcome to learn and practice your Finnish skills!
          Students walking on the Aalto campus in the spring. Photo by Aalto University
          Campus –

          A! Walk

          Our upcoming walks invite you to explore the interwoven natural, human and environmental aspects of the campus.
          puhutaan suomea
          Languages and multiculturality –

          Puhutaan suomea - Learning Finnish together!

          Welcome to learn and practice your Finnish skills!
          Students walking on the Aalto campus in the spring. Photo by Aalto University
          Campus –

          A! Walk

          Our upcoming walks invite you to explore the interwoven natural, human and environmental aspects of the campus.
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