Towards a better world.
Aalto University is a multidisciplinary community of bold thinkers, where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future.
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Rankings
Aalto University specialises in science, art, technology and business. We have improved markedly in rankings specific to these fields, and place high in well-known ranking lists.
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!
Campus
Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is the home of an innovative community.
Schools, departments and units
Scientific research, artistic activities and teaching are carried out at Aalto's six schools and their departments and units.
Organisation and strategy
We are a multidisciplinary and international university comprising of six schools. The university is foundation-based, and President Ilkka Niemelä is in charge of its operations.
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Sustainability
We are committed to promoting sustainable development through research and education as well as in our campus development and other daily practices.
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.
News
Aalto granted EUR 10.4 million for profiling by Academy of Finland
Aalto University’s application was ranked number one by the international peer expert panel.
Construction of Jokeri Light Rail will start 3 June at Maarintie
The construction is prepared by tree felling in May.
IC-98 won the School of Business' building staircase invited art competition
The winning proposal creates a zone of silence from the busy staircase.
School of Business' public art explores humanity and its tensions
The theme of the collection is Human Approach, and it follows the percent for art principle.
Events
Aalto Festival
Starting on 8 May, Aalto University showcases talent in seminars, parties, lectures and exhibitions during Aalto Festival 2019. Welcome to the events!
Aalto welcomes Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology workshop, 27-29 May 2019
Scientists from around the world who are working on various aspects of nucleic acid nanotechnology will discuss recent advances, fundamental challenges, and emerging trends in this fascinating research field meet in Otaniemi.Defence of dissertation in the field of mechanical engineering, Seppo Hauta-aho, D.Sc. (Econ.)
Guidance beam manufacturing method for maglev- and high-speed train applications.