Summer School alum story: How Finnish happiness found its way to Japan
Summer School in Happiness Science gave Junko Motohashi a reason to slow down and reflect on her
personal life and career.
Aalto University Summer School
Everything you need to know about Summer School! Make this summer unforgettable and experience the best of Aalto University and Finland under the Nordic summer sun.
At Aalto University, we are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative and sustainable future.
Aalto University Summer School offers courses in cutting-edge topics, with a focus on future-led teaching and interactive learning methods that emphasise collaboration with industry and society.
Each course is complemented by a social programme where participants from all summer school courses can easily network and connect in a relaxed environment. The social events and extracurricular excursions allow you to get to know the unique Finnish culture, nature and history through authentic experiences.
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Hear it from our alumni
Summer School Alum Story: “If you’re interested in game design, there’s no place like this”
Aaron Misra from Mumbai, India, joined the Game Design course by Aalto University Summer School in July 2025.
Summer school students showcased immersive virtual reality prototypes at demo day
One of the first-ever Summer School undergraduate courses let students design their own immersive virtual reality experiences.
Summer School alum Suvi: “Successful brands don’t just wing it”
We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong.
Summer School Alum Story: Different perspectives on AI results in endless possibilities
Arjun Krisha, a construction engineering student from India, attended the Introduction to AI and Machine Learning summer course by Aalto University Summer School.
Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer
This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future.
Aalto’s Global Recognition for Academic and Innovation Excellence
Aalto University proudly ranks 6th worldwide in Art & Design and secures a place within the top 100 in numerous other disciplines across international university rankings. According to the latest QS Rankings, Aalto stands 39th globally for graduate employability and 53rd for social and environmental impact—both the highest in Finland. These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and making a meaningful difference in the world.
Get to know Finland and our Social Programme
Summer School is not all about academics – having fun and making new friends are equally important.
Get to know Finland through Summer School
Gain new friends and experience the best Finnish summer has to offer.
Summer School social programme and events
Get to know your coursemates and Finland through engaging extracurricular activities and social events organised by the Summer School team.
Practical Information and Travel Arrangements
Travel arrangements for Summer and Winter School students
Learn about the guidelines for visa application and budgeting for your stay during the summer course.
Information for Summer and Winter School Applicants
Get to know the application guidelines and tuition fees.
Safety in Finland and on campus
Finland consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world.
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Summer School team
We will get back to you as soon as possible! At the office from Monday to Friday.