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.
Aalto University Winter School
The application period for Winter School 2026 runs from 1 October to 30 November 2025.
Aalto University Winter School offers you the opportunity to combine an academic learning experience with the best Finnish winter has to offer. Students are taught by motivated teachers and experts from Aalto University with hands-on learning and innovative approaches. All our courses prepare students to tackle real-world challenges in a global context.
Each course is complemented by the social program where participants from all winter school courses can easily network and connect in a relaxed environment. The social events and extracurricular excursions allow you to get to know Finnish culture, nature and history through authentic experiences.
Winter School 2027
More information about Winter School 2027 will be published in August 2026.
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Important dates 2026 / 2027
| Application period |
15 September to 15 November 2026. Application period to be confirmed in August. |
|---|---|
| Social program sign up | Late December or early January 2027 |
| Teaching on Aalto University campus | To be confirmed |
Winter School social programme and events
Discover the amazing people in your class and uncover the wonders of Finland with our exciting social program.
Read experiences from our students
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.
Get to know Finland in the winter
5 reasons why Finnish winter is crazy cool
Finland’s winter weather can be extreme, but it doesn’t have to stop students from having fun
5 things to do in the winter or early spring when visiting Aalto University
Study programs abroad allow you to explore a new city and culture. Luckily there is a lot to do close to the Aalto University campus.
Additional information
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.
Contact us
Summer School Team
If you have any questions about Winter School 2026, please contact the Summer School team. We're here to help!