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.
Quick facts
- 3 fields: technology, arts and business
- 12 000 degree students, 25% international students
- 4 000 members of faculty and staff, nearly half of the academic faculty is international
- More than 100 programmes that are taught in English
It’s crazy how much exploration Aalto supports in your studies. Whatever your degree is, you can walk into the design workshop and start your own project with provided equipment and tools.
Why to study at Aalto University?
- Unique field combination: Aalto offers multidisciplinary studies in arts & design, business & economics, and engineering & technology. You can choose courses from each field!
- Top-notch education and high-quality research: Aalto has a high academic standing in international university rankings.
- Internationality: Aalto ranks high for international outlook, so you have great opportunities to develop your global competence.
Aalto University's research is concentrated around core competences in the fields of ICT, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health. There is a wide range of studies that combine our fields, and students are encouraged to explore and broaden their horizons by attending multidisciplinary courses. We aim at hands-on and participatory learning where students solve real-life challenges together.
From campus to a lively town
Aalto University's main campus in Otaniemi, in the Helsinki metropolitan area, is home to a lively community. Being a student in Otaniemi is a holistic experience since it’s possible to live, study, work and spend your free time, all in the same ecosystem that is dedicated to students, academic life, recreation, and startup businesses. The campus has rapidly grown into a world-class collaboration hub.
Among all other things, being part of the amazing international community gives me a sense of belongingness and makes me feel at home at Aalto. Here, I have forged meaningful friendships with students from around the world, opening my mind to new perspectives and cultures.
What to study at Aalto University?
At Aalto University, you'll get to study in an international and multidisciplinary environment together with students from all around the globe! We offer degree education at all levels, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral, and many options for lifewide learning. The options to study in English at Aalto include:
- Bachelor’s programmes in all our study fields, technology, arts, and business
- More than 90 international master’s programmes
- Doctoral programmes for postgraduate studies in all our study fields
- Online courses and study programmes for anyone who wants a sneak peek of university education in Finland
Explore the wide selection of degree programmes at Aalto University or take a look at our offering for Lifewide Learning.
To me, kind and welcoming atmosphere in addition to freedom of choosing your own path are the highlights of the studies at Aalto! I was able to pick the courses and thesis topic that fully reflected my passions and combined multiple interests, which showcases how interdisciplinary Aalto is.
