Aalto University

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. Our campus is located in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.

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The QS Top 50 under 50 ranking has listed Aalto University as #9 in the world among young universities. Read more about rankings.

We have nearly 12 000 students (FTE, full-time equivalent degree students). More key figures of 2020 .

43% of our academic faculty is international. More key figures of 2020 .

Aalto University has around 4 200 employees (full-time equivalent), including 400 professors. More key figures of 2020.

Aalto as an employer

We are an international community of 20 000 bold thinkers, working on top research, art and education. Join us in changing the world!

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Careers at Aalto University

For international staff

Tenure track career system

Strategy and values

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Aalto University. Shaping a sustainable future.

Schools, departments and units

Scientific research, artistic activities and teaching are carried out at Aalto's six schools and their departments and units.

School of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Built Environment

School of Business

Department of Management Studies

Department of Accounting

Department of Marketing

Department of Finance

Department of Economics

Department of Information and Service Management

The Center for Markets in Transition (CEMAT)

Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)

School of Chemical Engineering

Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (Bio2)

Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

School of Science

Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering

Department of Applied Physics

Department of Computer Science

Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

School of Electrical Engineering

Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering

Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation

Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics

Department of Communications and Networking

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Metsähovi Radio Observatory

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Department of Film, Television and Scenography

Department of Media

Department of Design

Department of Art

Department of Architecture

The Aalto University Board decides on the strategy, operation and financial issues and is responsible for any far-reaching plans.

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The President's Management Team (PMT) coordinates the daily work at the university and preparation of pre-decision motions. The Aalto Management Team (AMT) furthers transparency and open dialogue in decision-making regarding university development.

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Learning Centre / Photo by Tuomas Uusheimo

Aalto University is a foundation-based university and has six schools.

Governance

Rankings

Aalto University has improved markedly in rankings specific to science, art, technology and business. We also place high in ranking lists comparing young universities.

Our strategy

In 2019 we prepared a new strategy together with our community. The new strategy came into effect on 1 January 2021. In our living strategy approach, our purpose, values, and way of working define our long-term direction while our choices are proactively and continuously re-evaluated.

Our strategy: Shaping a sustainable future

The Aalto Handbook

The Aalto Handbook is a description of the university’s shared way of managing and organising its activities—research and innovation, education, art and creative practices and services— in a way that meets high standards of excellence. In the handbook you can find information on the university’s organisation, quality system and annual management processes.

Campus

Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is the home of an innovative community. Explore the campus virtually at virtualtour.aalto.fi.

Get to know our campus

Dipoli Kaleva Image: Tuomas Uusheimo / Aalto University

Sustainability

We are committed to promoting sustainable development through research and education as well as in our campus development and other daily practices.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Aalto

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive community where all students, faculty, staff and stakeholders feel a sense of belonging and can fulfill their professional, educational and social aspirations fully.

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Aalto University Undergraduate Centre Otaniemi, image: Tuomas Uusheimo

History

Aalto University was established in 2010 as three leading Finnish universities, the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki, were merged.