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Aalto University

Finland

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9,600/yr

Living (Bachelors)

9,600/yr

Living (Masters)

28+programs

Courses

About

Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was founded in 2010 after a merger of three prominent universities of Finnish namely Helsinki University of Technology, University of Art and Design Helsinki, and Helsinki School of Economics. The university has a strength of 17,500 students and comprises 400 international students who form 10% of the student body of the university.

What is the Acceptance Rate of Aalto University?

The acceptance rate of Aalto University is 20%.

Aalto University courses include bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in the fields of Art and Design, Economics and Business Administration, Technology, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and more. It is accredited with the certifications of CLUSTER, EQUIS, CEMS, UArctic, UNITE!, AACSB, AMBA, and CESAER.

Top Reasons to Study in the Aalto University

Aalto University came into existence after the collaboration of the three universities and foster the values of multi-disciplinary education and research and scientific and business values with the art communities.

Aalto University scholarships are granted to talented EU/ EEA students. The merit-based scholarships are competitive and limited in nature. The scholarships are awarded as tuition fee waivers. The international students must apply for scholarships at the time of admission.
Aalto University has partnered with universities all over the world in countries like Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, France, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Ireland, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Canada, USA, Australia to name a few. The university offers a wide variety of cultural exchange programmes and development opportunities for its students.

Admissions

Avg acceptance rate (Bachelors)

20%

Application Fee

$75 - $900

How to Apply at Aalto University

The students must apply to the university with the help of the national studyinfo service.
The students can apply for desirable bachelor's and master's degrees through joint and separate applications.
Joint applications allow students to apply for a maximum of 6 programmes at once while separate application allows students to allow for a single programme at once.
Submit the personal details on the portal, specify the programmes of choice and submit the supporting documents.
The students must have any one of the Finnish matriculation degrees, international Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, RP Diploma, Vocational qualifications or three or more years, or a foreign qualification confirming eligibility for higher education in the awarding country.
Submit the language skills requirements to complete the application.

Note: Application Portal: Online application portal

Aalto University Application fee: No charges applicable

Documents Required to Apply to Aalto University

Transcripts, degrees, or documents of higher secondary education or equivalent
Personal statement
Financial statement and certificate
Letters of recommendation
Standardised entrance exam scores like the ACT and SAT
Copy of passport

Exams Accepted By Aalto University

The students must showcase the following performance in the standardised tests to fulfil the Aalto University admission requirements.

Exams	Minimum Requirements
GMAT	550
GRE	312 to 315
SAT	1300
ACT	25

English Proficiency Requirements

The students must possess the following English proficiency scores in the tests to complete the requirements for the university.

Test	Minimum Requirements
TOEFL	92
IELTS	6.5

Campus Life

Number of campuses the university has
2

Campus locations
Espoo

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Transportation in the city

Aalto University owns a VW that is available for borrowing. The campus offers bike facilities to the students to travel within and around the campus conveniently.

Services offered by the university

The location depicts a perfect balance of city life and nature. The metro service is near the campus and connects to the heart of Helsinki in fifteen minutes.
The campus has a shopping centre called Blanc for students and staff members for their basic needs.
Aalto University library comprises databases, resources, and a vast collection of print and digital media.

Student life at Aalto University

Aalto University campus is located in the Helsinki metropolitan area. It is located near the city and nature together and forms an ideal place for living, studying, and recreational activities.

The students connect with other people and communities in events, seminars, exhibitions, parties, and more.
The campus is well facilitated with services like restaurants, cafes, stores, and other recreational activities. The cafe and restaurants cater to a wide variety of cuisines for the students.

On campus accomodation at Aalto University

Aalto University does not facilitate on campus accommodation services. However, the university assists and guides the students with essential tips to find the right housing for them.

The university has partnered with Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region HOAS (hoas.fi), and Aalto University Student Union AYY (ayy.fi) as primary student housing providers.
At the Mikkeli campus, the students can find accommodation by the MOAS, Mikkeli Student Housing Ltd.
The students must apply the form offered by HOAS, MOAS, and AYY from their web pages to find the right accommodation for them.
HOAS offers a limited number of shared apartments, AYY has 2,500 apartments whereas MOAS comprises 740 apartments.

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

Aalto University consists of 400 faculty members and has a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 30:1.

Career Opportunities

University Endowments Value

700

Internship opportunities at Aalto University

The university enables the students to gain work experience perspective. Aalto University international students can work in summer jobs, internships, volunteer work, and more to attain valuable professional experience. The university supports every student to receive their desirable internships and also offers internship grants for students who meet the necessary criteria. The students can find appropriate internship opportunities with partners like AIESEC, CEMS internship, Startuplifters, etc.

Placement of Aalto University

Aalto University shows a remarkable placement rate of 94% of graduates employed within a year of graduation. Moreover, 80% of the students receive employment before the completion of their graduation. The highest salary of alumni from Aalto University is 1,86,600 EUR (1,54,00,000 INR) per year.