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Study at Aalto University in Finland

Study at a high-ranking European university! Aalto offers education in arts & design, business & economics, and engineering & technology. You can study from bachelor’s level up to master’s and postgraduate degrees. Join us and get a great education with great people.
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5 reasons to study at Aalto University

  1. Unique field combination. We're among the top 25 universities in the world for multidisciplinary collaboration. We offer studies in arts & design, business & economics and engineering, science & technology. You can choose courses from each field!
  2. Top-notch education. #1 in Finland (QS), #109 and #196 in the world according to QS and THE. We have high academic standing and several high-ranking fields!
  3. Well-organised and safe country. Finland scores high in international comparison in education, safety and quality of life. Finns value equality and our society has a low hierarchy. 
  4. Internationality. 2000+ international students representing 100+ nationalities. Aalto ranks high for international outlook, so you have great opportunities to become globally competent.
  5. Vivid campus. Our campus in the Helsinki Capital area offers excellent services, affordable housing for students, a great study environment, and it is closely connected with nature.
Finland's
#1
(QS Top Universities)
Top global universities
#109
(QS Top Universities)
Most international
#53
(Times Higher Education)
Industry collaboration
#21
(Leiden Ranking)
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Unique combination of three fields of study

Aalto University brings together the fields of technology, art and business. In each field, there are bachelor's and master's degree programmes suitable for international students. The application period for master's programmes is 28 Nov – 27 Dec 2024 and for bachelor's programmes in English is 8 – 23 Jan 2025.

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Get a degree in engineering, technology or science

Studying engineering and technology at Aalto University opens doors for many different work paths for the future. Learn more about the diverse study opportunities.

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Get a degree in business

School of Business works for better business and a better society by educating future leaders and through impactful research. We offer bachelor's and master's level business studies as well as doctoral programmes.

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Get a degree in arts, design and architecture

We educate the next generation of filmmakers, designers, architects and artists to impact society through their creative work and research.

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Learn more about Finland and Aalto University

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Fall in love with Finland and Aalto

Finland’s excellent reputation in education, combined with a wide range of courses offered in English, makes Finland and Aalto University an attractive study destination for international students.

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Rankings

Aalto University performs well in international university rankings. In subject-specific rankings, we place 8th globally in art & design and are in the top 100 in several other subjects. We have gathered information on our performance in the best-known university rankings on this page.

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Career opportunities and employability for Aalto students

Learn about future opportunities, discover alumni stories and explore services that help you to plan your dream career.

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Meet our students and staff!

You can meet our students and staff members throughout the year. Join our events, book a campus tour, or chat with our students to learn more about study experiences and applying to Aalto.

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Fairs and events for applicants

This page gives information on upcoming events, fairs and webinars for applicants. Join Aalto students for a virtual coffee every Friday or come meet Aalto University students and staff in Finland and abroad!

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Campus tours for prospective students

Interested in our campus, study options and student experience?

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Chat with Aalto students

Are you wondering what it is like to study at Aalto? Come chat with our students and alumni about all things Aalto on Unibuddy chat platform.

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Admission Services

Aalto University organises several admissions. On this page you can find instructions for applying to Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programmes.

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