Is AI truly creative? Turns out creativity is in the eye of the beholder
The more we see of a creative act, the more creative we judge it to be. Researchers think these findings could change the way we design AI.
Be part of Finland’s space success story!
Aalto plays a key role as a driving force for new knowledge and business. Read more about Finland's space pioneers and make A! donation.
2025 is the Year of Quantum
This global declaration comes as Finland continues making headlines as a quantum tech powerhouse
Welcome to Marsio!
The new meeting place on campus invites you to visit. Enjoy our many great events or come for lunch and visit the Aalto University Shop!
Spotlight
Find more current news and interesting events on the News and events page.
Aalto University maintained strong academic performance and international recognition in 2024
University board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2024
Keys to growth: This is how the university for all of Finland's children works
Aalto University Junior is a champion of equal opportunities and hands-on learning, growing in popularity year after year. Veli-Matti Ikävalko, who leads the work, shares how this window into Aalto was created—and how the university spark is ignited.
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Join our many events
Find more current news and interesting events on the News and events page.
Timber Architecture Now seminar
The seminar will discuss current timber architecture in both public and residential construction.
Bio-based Futures: Alternative feedstocks and technologies (external link)
Bio-based Futures, a two-day seminar organized by the FinnCERES Flagship, brings together top experts to discuss the future of bio-based materials.
Visualizing Knowledge 2025 (external link)
Visualizing Knowledge, a conference, a showcase and workshops, invites you to reflect on resilience as a driving force for development, exploring both nature and humanity’s capacity to overcome.
Welcome to our campus!
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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Virtual Campus Experience
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.
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Join us in building a sustainable future! Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.