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 

• Field combination. Aalto offers multidisciplinary studies in arts, technology and business. You can take courses from each field!  
• Top-notch education. Aalto has a high academic standing in international university rankings. We have several high-ranking fields of study! 
• Internationality. Aalto ranks high for international outlook, so you have great opportunities to become more globally competent. 
• Well-organised and safe country. Finland scores high in international comparisons in education, safety and quality of life. Finns value equality, and our society has a low hierarchy. 
• Vivid campus. Aalto University Campus in the Helsinki Capital area offers excellent services, affordable housing for students, versatile learning facilities, and it is closely connected with nature. 
• Unique student culture. The Finnish student culture is full of exciting traditions. There is a plethora of different student clubs operating within the Aalto University Student Union, so you can surely find fun ways to spend your free time.

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.