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Aalto University
Otakaari primary campus, Espoo Finland
# 113QS World University Rankings
9Undergraduate programs
94Postgraduate programs
About Aalto University
At Aalto University, you can study technology, arts, and business. Our students have the freedom to choose courses in all three fields or specialise in one area of study. Aalto University’s purpose is to shape a sustainable future. We do high-quality research, excelling and making breakthroughs in and across science, art, technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building a sustainable future. We are Finland’s #1 university in the fields of arts and design, technology and engineering, and business and economics.
International community
With a unique combination of technology, arts and business programmes, of which more than 100 offered in English, Aalto University is an excellent study choice for international students. Currently, around 25% of our 13 000 degree students are international students, making us one of the most international universities in Europe. In our truly global environment, you have excellent opportunities to become more internationally oriented during your studies.
Great career prospects
Hands-on and participatory learning allows you to boost creativity and develop problem-solving skills. With your specialised know-how, these make an excellent foundation for your future working life. At Aalto, you can also tailor your study path flexibly to fit your career dreams. To foster a culture of innovation and change-making, we want to inspire our students to think and learn like entrepreneur. We aim to provide all students with chances to develop their entrepreneurial mindset during their studies.
Learn more about your great career prospects at Aalto
Reasons to study at Aalto
Aalto University was born in the merger of three esteemed Finnish universities in 2010 – bringing science, technology, art and business together to produce innovations. Despite its young age, Aalto’s history goes back to 1849 and the foundation of the Helsinki University of Technology.
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About Aalto University
At Aalto University, you can study technology, arts, and business. Our students have the freedom to choose courses in all three fields or specialise in one area of study. Aalto University’s purpose is to shape a sustainable future. We do high-quality research, excelling and making breakthroughs in and across science, art, technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building a sustainable future. We are Finland’s #1 university in the fields of arts and design, technology and engineering, and business and economics.
International community
With a unique combination of technology, arts and business programmes, of which more than 100 offered in English, Aalto University is an excellent study choice for international students. Currently, around 25% of our 13 000 degree students are international students, making us one of the most international universities in Europe. In our truly global environment, you have excellent opportunities to become more internationally oriented during your studies.
Great career prospects
Hands-on and participatory learning allows you to boost creativity and develop problem-solving skills. With your specialised know-how, these make an excellent foundation for your future working life. At Aalto, you can also tailor your study path flexibly to fit your career dreams. To foster a culture of innovation and change-making, we want to inspire our students to think and learn like entrepreneur. We aim to provide all students with chances to develop their entrepreneurial mindset during their studies.
Learn more about your great career prospects at Aalto
Reasons to study at Aalto
Aalto University was born in the merger of three esteemed Finnish universities in 2010 – bringing science, technology, art and business together to produce innovations. Despite its young age, Aalto’s history goes back to 1849 and the foundation of the Helsinki University of Technology.
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
Aalto University offers eight English-taught bachelor’s programmes: 5 programmes in the field on science and technology, 2 in the field of business, and one in the field of arts.
After graduating from one of Aalto’s bachelor's programme, you will automatically have the right to continue studies in selected master's programmes.
Our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Sustainability and multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.
Arts and Humanities (4)
BA Design and Media
Business and Management (4)
BSc Economics
BSc International Business
Engineering and Technology (4)
BSc Chemical Engineering
BSc Computational Engineering
BSc Computer Engineering
BSc Data Science
BSc Digital Systems and Design
Natural Sciences (4)
BSc Quantum Technology
Aalto University offers more than 90 master’s programmes that are taught in English in the fields of engineering, arts, and business.
We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Studies with hands-on learning and corporate collaboration make a perfect foundation for developing problem-solving skills in a realistic setting. As a student, you get to solve real-life business challenges and present your solutions to company representatives. Depending on the field and programme, students can also put their learnings into practice in workshops or laboratories. On Aalto campus, students have access to various self-study and co-working spaces, studios, and workshops.
At Aalto University, our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We want to educate professionals with the capabilities to build a sustainable society and increase wellbeing. Sustainability, multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.
After graduation, Aalto graduates work in different companies, non-profit organisations, associations and as entrepreneurs in Finland and abroad. The studies also give excellent foundations for those who want to continue their academic career in doctoral level.
Arts and Humanities (6)
MA Animation
MA Collaborative and Industrial Design
MA Contemporary Design
MA Creative Sustainability
MA Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design
MA Game Design and Development - Master of Arts
MA Interior Architecture
MA International Design Business Management - Master of Arts
MA Photography
MA Re:Anima (European Joint Master in Animation)
MA Visual Communication Design
MA Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art
MSc Architecture
MSc Urban Mobility (EIT Urban Mobility)
MSc Urban Studies and Planning in Real Estate Economics
Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education
REPLAY - The European Game Design Master's (Erasmus Mundus)
Urban Studies and Planning, MSc in Architecture
Business and Management (6)
MSc Accounting
MSc Business Analytics
MSc Creative Sustainability - MSc in Economics & Business Administration
MSc Economics
MSc Finance
MSc Global Management (including CEMS MIM)
MSc Information and Service Management
MSc International Design Business Management - MSc in Economics & Business Administration
MSc Marketing
MSc People Management and Organizational Development
MSc Strategic Management in a Changing World
Master's Program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Engineering and Technology (6)
MSc Acoustics and Audio Technology
MSc Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (EIT Raw Materials)
MSc Automation and Electrical Engineering
MSc Biological and Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Bioeconomy (BIOCEB)
MSc Bioproducts Engineering
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Building Technology
MSc Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MSc Chemistry and Materials Science
MSc Communications Engineering
MSc Communications and Data Science
MSc Computer Science
MSc Creative Sustainability - Technology
MSc Electronics and Nanotechnology
MSc Energy Conversion Processes
MSc Energy Systems and Markets
MSc Energy in Buildings and Built Environment
MSc European Mining course (EMC)
MSc Game Design and Development - Master of Science
MSc Geoengineering
MSc Health Technology Engineering
MSc Human-Computer Interaction
MSc Hydrogen and Electric Systems
MSc ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots
MSc ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Cloud and Network Infrastructures
MSc ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Data Science
MSc ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Human-Computer Interaction and Design
MSc Industrial Energy Processes and Sustainability
MSc Industrial Engineering and Management
MSc Information Networks
MSc International Design Business Management (MSc in Technology, School of Science)
MSc International Design Business Management - MSc in Technology
MSc Machine Learning, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
MSc Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing Master School) - Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility
MSc Manufacturing (EIT Manufacturing Master School) - Zero Defect Manufacture for a Circular Economy
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Signal Processing and Data Science
MSc Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs) (Erasmus Mundus)
MSc Software and Service Engineering
MSc Space Science and Technology (SpaceMaster)
MSc Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering
MSc Speech and Language Technology
MSc Water and Environmental Engineering
Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering
Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering
Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering
Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
MSc Life Science Technologies
Natural Sciences (6)
MSc Engineering Physics
MSc Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems (SELECT) (EIT InnoEnergy)
MSc Geoinformatics
MSc Mathematics and Operations Research
Social Sciences and Management (6)
MA Film and Television - Cinematography
MA Film and Television - Costume Design: Performing Arts and Film
MA Film and Television - Documentary Film
MA Film and Television - Film Directing
MA Film and Television - Film Editing
MA Film and Television - Film Sound Design
MA Film and Television - Film and Television Producing
MA Film and Television - Production Design
MA Film and Television - Screenwriting
MA New Media
MA Sound in New Media
MSc Real Estate Economics
University information
Master's and bachelor's degree programmes
Aalto University has an extensive selection of different bachelor's and master's programmes and multiple student selections. Application periods for studies starting in the autumn of 2025 will be announced soon.
Before applying, read the admissions requirements carefully and prepare for your application well ahead of time! Find the admission instructions and guidelines on our website:
International joint degree programmes (double degree)
International joint degree programmes are two-year English-language master's programmes in which students study at two or more universities. Please note that the application periods and selection procedures differ from the rest of Aalto's master programmes. The application period of each programme can be found on the programme's webpage. Learn more about international join master's programmes.
Doctoral programmes
Admission to doctoral programmes varies according to the programme. Some have continuous admission throughout the academic year whereas others admit doctoral students 1-4 times a year. The details of the programmes and the admission periods can be found on each programme's webpage. Read more about how to apply for doctoral studies.
Being a student in Aalto's main campus in Espoo is a holistic experience since it’s possible to live, study, work and spend your free time all in the same treasure trove – a unique ecosystem dedicated to students, academic life, recreation, and startup businesses.
At Aalto, theory meets practice. The variety of our workshop and lab environments enables experiments with materials, methods and processes to be part of learning, research and artistic activity. There are also numerous group work facilities, studios and workshops that students can use freely outside classes. Among the students' favourite spaces is the Learning Centre, which offers library services, silent study areas, group work facilities, studios, a VR hub, a café and a stationery shop, to name a few.
Experience Aalto's campus by taking a virtual campus tour!
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens in bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English is: 12 000– 15 000 euros per academic year for bachelor’s degree programmes and 15 000–20 000 euros per academic year for master’s degree programmes. Citizens of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) member state or Switzerland are not required to pay tuition fees for degree studies.
Tuition fees apply to degree programmes taught in English. In Finland, tuition fees are collected from students who are citizens of countries other than those of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Aalto University offers a small number of scholarships to fee-paying students. Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are merit-based and are granted on a competitive basis to the highest-achieving applicant based on the programme's evaluation criteria.
For detailed information on scholarships and tuition fees, please visit our website.
Rankings & ratings
Aalto University is one of the top public universities in Espoo, Finland. It is ranked #113 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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FAQs
- See Aalto’s study options and decide which programmes interest you the most: aalto.fi/programmes
- Read the admissions requirements carefully on our website and prepare for your application well ahead of time.
- Book and take a standardised language test, if required in the admissions requirements.
- Check if you are required to submit other specific application documents for your programmes, such as standardised test results (SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE), official translations, references or portfolios.
- Apply during the application period and submit all application documents.
- Check the Admissions results.
See the detailed information on how to apply to master's programmesSee the detailed information on how to apply to bachelor's programmes
The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens in bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English is: 12 000– 15 000 euros per academic year for bachelor’s degree programmes and 15 000–20 000 euros per academic year for master’s degree programmes. Citizens of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) member state or Switzerland are not required to pay tuition fees for degree studies.
Tuition fees apply to degree programmes taught in English. In Finland, tuition fees are collected from students who are citizens of countries other than those of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Aalto University offers a small number of scholarships to fee-paying students. Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are merit-based and are granted on a competitive basis to the highest-achieving applicant based on the programme's evaluation criteria.
For detailed information on scholarships and tuition fees, please visit our website.
Yes, we arrange online and offline events and webinars, and participate in student fairs abroad and in Finland. We, for example, organise a week-long Aalto Open Days event for all prospective students and in 2024 it will be helo 30.9.–4.10. The hybrid Open Days event includes webinars on student experiences, applying and different services for students as well as live campus tours!
Visit our website to find out more about events for prospective students!