Aalto University

AtAalto 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.

Reasons to study at Aalto

International communityWith 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.

Career & employment

Aalto University offers comprehensive support to help students prepare for their future careers, including career counselling, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to combine courses from different fields, experiment, and creatively explore career paths to develop a broad skill set. Collaboration with companies allow Aalto students to engage in real-world problem-solving, undertake thesis projects with industry partners, and network at recruitment. The university’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem encourages students to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, offering opportunities to get involved in student-led initiatives like Slush, or funding a new business. Upon graduating from a Finnish university, you can get a post study visa for two years, allowing you to stay and look for work in Finland.

Learn more about the career prospects 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.