Aalto University
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
Auroral crackling sounds are related to the electromagnetic resonances of the Earth
A study that correlates the sound of the Northern Lights with the Schumann resonances
New biomaterials and their market potential are at the centre of interest in the United States
How can bio-based materials be adopted as an alternative to synthetic plastics on an industrial scale? Is it possible for environmentally friendly textile production to be profitable?
Aalto University admitted 1895 new Bachelor students – amount of applicants increased
Results of the joint application for higher education have been published in the Studyinfo service
Aalto ranks 18th among world’s young universities
Times Higher Education rankings places Aalto in the shared 1st spot in the Nordic countries among universities under 50 years old
Events
IN TRANSITION - Mathematics and Art student exhibition at the Espoo Cultural Centre
The exhibition showcases student work from the Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors course
Re-imagining the Past - Stories from the Aalto Archives exhibition
Exhibition highlights carefully selected items from the Aalto University Archives.
Aalto Day One 2019-2020
The faculty, staff and students of Aalto University are all invited to celebrate the opening of the academic year on 3 September 2019.