Aalto University again ranked Finland’s top university in the QS World University Rankings
Aalto placed 114th globally
Aalto Founder School launches in September
Startups are a major opportunity for Finland – the new Aalto Founder School aims to supercharge the ecosystem
Looking for something new to listen to this summer?
Aalto's podcasts and videos take you from glaciers to the heart of love, and from platform economy myths to the world of sci-fi series
Join us in developing solutions for a sustainable future!
How can we feed a billion more people and lead an energy revolution? Discover our solutions — and support the change with a donation!
Welcome to Marsio!
Our campus meeting spot is open all summer. The autumn season kicks off with our largest exhibition of the year, Designs for a Cooler Planet.
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LGBTQ-Friendly Firms More Innovative
Firms with progressive LGBTQ policies produce more patents, have more patent citations, and have higher innovation quality as measured by patent originality, generality, and internationality.
A revolution for R&D with the missing link of machine learning — project envisions human-AI expert teams to solve grand challenges
Samuel Kaski receives ERC Advanced Grant to develop new machine learning that is robust, generalisable and engages human experts.
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 exhibition
Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents visionary cross-disciplinary work. Come explore prototypes, experiments and solutions.
Welcome to Aalto Open Days 2025!
Curious about what it's like to study at Aalto University? Join our hybrid Open Days event to discover the experience of being a student in one of Aalto's English-taught programmes.
Aalto Alumni Weekend 2025
Join the alumni event on 25.10.2025 to gain insights for shaping a sustainable future and reconnect with familiar faces!
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Planning a visit or hosting a group? Learn how to make the most of your visit to Aalto University campus or how to give a memorable visit to your delegation.
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Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. Experience the tour on desktop, mobile or with VR headset.
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Explore our six schools
Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
One of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.
School of Engineering
Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.
School of Business
We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
School of Chemical Engineering
We combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.
School of Electrical Engineering
At the School of Electrical Engineering, the natural sciences, engineering and information technology intertwine to form smart systems and innovations that save energy and promote well-being.
School of Science
Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses
Community voices
Studies and courses open to all
Lifewide Learning
Aalto University Lifewide Learning helps you develop your skills in an ever-changing environment.
Aalto University Open University
Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.
Aalto University Junior
Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.
Information on Ukraine
Ukraine war
Information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
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Research & Art
Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of digitalisation, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health.
Give for the future
Join us in building a sustainable future! Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.