An international joint degree is an education programme, organised jointly by two or more higher education institutions that belong to the countries’ official education system and that leads to a higher education degree. Because it is possible to receive two or more degree certificates from joint degree programmes, they can be in some cases referred to as double degree programmes.
These programmes are two-year master’s programmes, where you study at two universities and as a general rule, graduate from both. You can study, for example, one year at a European partner university and the other at Aalto, and graduate with two Master of Science degrees. The master's thesis is submitted jointly at both universities. The majority of the programmes offer scholarships for all nationalities. A bachelor’s degree from relevant field is a general admission criterion, but students on their final year of bachelor studies can apply if the degree will be completed by the end of July of the admission year.
In other words: you get two degree certificates, international experience and possibly some extra financial support in one package and with one degree’s workload.
The application periods for these programmes usually take place at a different time than the application period for the other master’s programmes at Aalto University – some of them have application deadlines as early as in November of the year prior to admission and some are still open for applications as late as in March. Read more about the schedules of the different joint master's programmes below in the section "Application periods for joint degree programmes".
You can also find a list of all joint degree programs offered by Aalto University on the study options page. The exact application times and deadlines can be found on the program page.
Information updated on the 13th of March 2024.
You can also find a list of all joint degree programs offered by Aalto University on the study options page. The exact application times and deadlines can be found on the program page.
Information updated on the 16h of December 2024.
Aalto University has joint degree cooperation with more than 50 universities in more than 20 countries.
The list has been updated on the 10th of December 2024.
| Country | University | Programme(s) | |||
| Australia | University of Queensland Business School | Aalto University School of Business bilateral double degree partner | |||
| Austria | Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) | European Mining Course (EMC) | |||
| TU Wien | Master's programme in Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing) - Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility | ||||
| Belgium | Luca School of Arts | Re:Anima (Erasmus Mundus) | REPLAY - The European Game Design Masters (Erasmus Mundus) | ||
| University of Liège | Master's programme in Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (AMIS) (EIT RawMaterials) | Master’s programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) | |||
| University of Ghent | Master's programme in Urban Mobility - Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT Urban Mobility) | ||||
| China | Tongji University, College of Design and Innovation | Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture double degree partner university. Please note! Double degree is only possible for students of Tongji University coming to Aalto University. | |||
| Czech Republic | Czech Technical University in Prague | Master's programme in Space Science and Technology (SpaceMaster) | |||
| Denmark | Aalborg University | Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) | |||
| DTU | Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering | Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering | Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering | Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering | |
| Estonia | Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) | Master’s programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) | |||
| University of Tartu | Master's programme in Urban Mobility - Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT Urban Mobility) | ||||
| France | AgroParisTech | Master’s programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) | |||
| Grenoble INP (GINP) | Master's programme in Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (AMIS) (EIT RawMaterials) | Master's programme in Communications and Data Science (Unite!) | Master's programme in Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing) - Zero Defect Manufacture for Circular Economy | Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering bilateral double degree partner | |
| EURECOM | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering bilateral double degree partner | Aalto University School of Science bilateral double degree partner | ||
| Université Côte d'Azur | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | |||
| Université de Bordeaux | Master's programme in Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (AMIS) (EIT RawMaterials) | ||||
| Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) | Master’s programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) | ||||
| Université de Rennes 1 | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Cloud and Network Infrastructures | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | |||
| Université Touloise III - Paul Sabatier | Master's programme in Space Science and Technology (SpaceMaster) | ||||
| Germany | RWTH Aachen | European Mining Course (EMC) | |||
| TU Braunschweig | Master's programme in Communications and Data Science (Unite!) | ||||
| TU Darmstadt | Master's programme in Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (AMIS) (EIT RawMaterials) | ||||
| University of Cologne | Aalto School of Business bilateral double degree partner | ||||
| Hungary | Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | Master's programme in Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs) (Erasmus Mundus) | |
| Eötvös Loránd University | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | |||
| Ireland | University College Dublin (UCD) | Master's programme in Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing) - Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility | Master's programme in Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing) - Zero Defect Manufacture for Circular Economy | ||
| Iceland | Reykjavik University | Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering bilateral double degree partner | |||
| Italy | Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Human-Computer Interaction and Design | ||
| Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo) | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | ||||
| University of Bologna | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | ||||
| University of Trento (UNITN) | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Cloud and Network Infrastructures | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Human-Computer Interaction and Design | |
| Latvia | University of Riga | Master's programme in Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (AMIS) (EIT RawMaterials) | |||
| Netherlands | TU Eindhoven | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | Master's programme in Urban Mobility - Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT Urban Mobility) | ||
| University of Twente | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Human-Computer Interaction and Design | |||
| Norway | NTNU | Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering | Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering | Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering | |
| University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) | Master's programme in Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs) (Erasmus Mundus) | ||||
| Poland | AGH University of Science and Technology | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | |||
| Portugal | Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) | Master's programme in Communications and Data Science (Unite!) | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | Master's programme in Urban Mobility - Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT Urban Mobility) | |
| Universidade Lusófona | Re:Anima (Erasmus Mundus) | REPLAY - The European Game Design Masters (Erasmus Mundus) | |||
| Spain | ESADE Business School | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | Aalto University School of Business bilateral double degree partner | ||
| Technical University of Madrid | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Human-Computer Interaction and Design | |||
| Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) | Master's programme in Communications and Data Science (Unite!) | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | Master's programme in Urban Mobility - Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT Urban Mobility) | Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering bilateral double degree partner | |
| Sweden | Chalmers University of Technology | Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering | Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering | Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering | |
| KTH Royal Institute of Technology | Master’s programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy) | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Cloud and Network Infrastructures | Master's programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science | |
| Master's programme in Urban Mobility - Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT Urban Mobility) | Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering | Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering | |||
| Luleå University of Technology | Master's programme in Space Science and Technology (SpaceMaster) | ||||
| Switzerland | The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) | Master's programme in Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing) - Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility | |||
| United Kingdom (UK) | Cranfield University | Master's programme in Space Science and Technology (SpaceMaster) | |||
| United States (USA) | University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business | Aalto University School of Business bilateral double degree partner |
In Finland, there are tuition fees for students who are not citizens of the member states of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland. The tuition fees apply for degree programmes offered in English. International joint degree programmes have their own tuition fees and scholarship schemes, please read more on the programmes' web pages.
In the international joint masters programmes that have a programme fee, the student pays the annual fee to the programme consortium regardless of the university where they study at.
Students, who study in international joint masters programmes that do not have programme fees (such as e.g. Nordic Master programmes), will pay tuition fees in accordance with Aalto University's tuition fee policy. Aalto University's tuition fee will be charged during the semesters the student studies at Aalto. A tuition fee waiver from Aalto University is given during the semesters the student studies at other partner universities within the programme consortium.
Information about tuition fees and scholarships at Aalto University is available at Tuition Fees and Scholarships.
Aalto University participates in the Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance. N5T is a strategic alliance of the five leading technical universities in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland: Chalmers University of Technology; KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Technical University of Denmark; Norwegian University of Science and Technology; and Aalto University.
Through the joint Nordic Master Programmes students have the opportunity to pursue their specific academic interests in areas where the Nordic Five Tech universities have a strong capacity, expertise, and long standing tradition within research and education. These programmes are taught completely in English.
The application has to be made to the university which is coordinating the specific programme. The application process and deadlines may vary for the different programmes. Make sure that you read carefully the information specified on each programme description.
You can find information on the application process and deadlines on the programme web pages.
Visit the Arctic and gain a unique specialisation in cold climate engineering. Boost your CV by studying abroad. Graduate with a double degree from two internationally acclaimed universities.
Environmental technologies and green engineering are amongst the fastest-growing markets in the world and there is growing demand for innovative solutions and new graduates
Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering (ISEE) is a world-class education in the energy sector and an international double degree programme leading to two Master's degrees. The programme combines sustainable energy engineering with innovation and entrepreneurship. The innovative aspects of the programme are related to both the advanced renewable energy concept in the Nordic countries as well as new businesses in the energy sector.
The Master program in Maritime Engineering is concentrated on ships, including yachts and offshore structures, their design, construction and operation and their interaction with the environment. You learn to apply rational methods within mathematics, numeric analyses, fluid mechanics and structural mechanics to analyze, design and technically operate ships and offshore structures. Moreover, you will understand the special, high demands to these structures for instance with respect to safety and consideration for the environment.
Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NM NoVA) is a double degree program between Aalto University (Finland) and Aalborg University (Denmark) in which students achieve a comprehensive understanding of Nordic practices and traditions in art education, visual culture, and cultural work.
The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility programme which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Master's programmes and provides EU-funded scholarships for third country nationals participating in these programmes.
You can find information on the application process and deadlines on the programme web pages.
As the first European joint programme focusing on bioeconomy, the Master’s Programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) trains future research and innovation managers leaping to the forefront of the sustainable development movement. They are well-prepared for tackling global challenges like climate change mitigation and the preservation of biodiversity.
Re:Anima is oriented towards an international dimension of the industry and the profession. It envisions the creation of an international community of animators who make diverse connections and create a network for future career endeavours. Re:Anima strives for establishing a high-level profile and a network of global connections, namely via the involvement of international professionals in the programme, including experts from international production companies. With the combination of the students’ individual learning trajectory and a broad, multicultural orientation, Re:Anima assumes a unique presence in Europe, and strongly intersects with the needs of the animation film industry.
REPLAY is a two-year European Master Program that unites students from around the world with the goal of creating meaningful game experiences through design, experimentation, and development.
SSIs is a two-year joint master programme, with full student mobility between Aalto University, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) with leading expertise in the academic fields of Smart Systems and Microsystems Technology.
The Communications and Data Science Double Degree Programme covers a range of timely, industry topics relevant to modern fields of engineering. Communications and Data Science is a two-year master's programme, with student mobility between Aalto University, Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management at Université Grenoble Alpes, or Técnico Lisboa at Universidade de Lisboa.
Aalto University offers a number of master's programmes labeled by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) together with other top technical universities in Europe. The programmes are built under the knowledge and innovation communities (KIC) which are networks formed by universities, research institutes, and companies. Each programme and each KIC has their own characteristics but common features for all EIT-labeled programmes are strong connection to the industry, integrated international mobility, and studies in innovation & entrepreneurship in addition to technical courses.
You can find information on the programmes on the programme pages, and information on the application process and deadlines, on the KIC web pages.
From self-driving cars to robotic assistants, the Internet of Things, and AI-based software solutions – the future is autonomous. However, as an emerging technology, autonomous systems hold both opportunities and risks. The key to navigating this potential minefield is to not only understand the technology itself but, more importantly, be able to confidently evaluate autonomous processes and maximise the trade-off between business impact and resources spent.
When our networks became overwhelmed with connected devices and streaming services, cloud computing saved the day. Now, the so-called ‘cloudification’ of networks is set to unleash a new era of smart connectivity – enabling everything from Industry 4.0 applications to autonomous vehicles, 5G and 6G, augmented reality, and urban infrastructure. With the increase of digitalization, we need more focus on efficient and distributed computation in the form of high-performance computing.
The Data Science Master’s offers a unique two-year academic programme, where students study data science, innovation and entrepreneurship at two different leading European universities.
The Human-Computer Interaction and Design (HCID) master’s programme is an interdisciplinary programme where our User-Centred Design approach places the users at the centre of the design process. By combining human aspects to technological and business aspects, we create new products and services with great usability and user experience.
Real-world energy challenges, collaborative solutions, sustainable tomorrow - a pathway for an exciting future in sustainable energy and environmental work. This is a joint program leading into double Master's degree.
Master's Programme in Manufacturing and its Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility major are a combination of production science, mechanical design and production management. This is an international double degree programme supported by EIT Manufacturing that includes studying in two different countries and a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Zero Defect Manufacture for Circular Economy (ZD) is a combination of studying manufacturing science, data analysis, and process management. Master's Programme in Manufacturing is an international double degree pgoramme supported by EIT Manufacturing. The programme includes studying in two different countries and a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Master’s programme in Urban Mobility, study track Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (SUMT) is a master programme focusing on the holistic approach in study, design, development and evaluation of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environment and mobility systems.
Unite! connects engineering, science and technology with the grand challenges of society in co-creation by students, faculty and staff. Unite! is a network of top technical universities in seven European countries. Unite! education provides skills for a new generation of European and global citizens who actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge, European competitiveness and the development of solutions for societal challenges. Unite! Programmes focus on multidisciplinary, multicultural and multilingual education.
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The Communications and Data Science Double Degree Programme covers a range of timely, industry topics relevant to modern fields of engineering. Communications and Data Science is a two-year master's programme, with student mobility between Aalto University, Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management at Université Grenoble Alpes, or Técnico Lisboa at Universidade de Lisboa.
Aalto University's School of Engineering and Chemical Engineering offer the following joint master's programme:
The need of mineral-based materials is growing globally, partly related to the new green technology. Applications such as windmills and electric vehicles need traditional metals, but also many high-tech metals that support the environmentally sustainable future. Re-use of metals is important part in the materials cycle, but it will not satisfy the increasing demand of metals. Minerals need to be extracted from the earth’s crust far into the future. The European Mining Course (EMC) aims to train experts who possess wide-ranging skills and abilities to respond to this demand.
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering offer the following joint master's programme:
SpaceMaster V is a continuation of the original Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes launched in 2004 and implemented by a consortium of leading European universities in close collaboration with research and industrial organizations.
Applicants need to first apply and be admitted in the master's admissions to the School of Business. Master's students of Aalto University School of Business can apply in the separate double degree admissions during their first year of studies. Please note that the double degree agreements are programme-specific.
Aalto University's School of Business offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Business offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Business offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Applicants need to first apply and be admitted in the above mentioned master’s programmes at Aalto University. A separate double degree admission is organised during the first year of studies. Please note that the double degree agreements are programme-specific.
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Science offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Science offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Science offers double degree master's programmes in co-operation with the following universities:
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering and School of Science offer double degree possibilities in the following study options:
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering and School of Science offer double degree possibilities in the following study options:
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering offers double degree possibilities in the following study options:
Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers double degree possibilities in the following study options:
Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering offers double degree possibilities in the following study options: