Aalto University Summer School

Custom Programs

Aalto University Custom Programs help you build customised short-term programs and study tours for your institution's students visiting Aalto University during all semesters. We offer courses and programs for undergraduate and graduate-level student groups. With your collaboration, we design a program that best fits the needs of your students.
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Get an unforgettable study experience at Aalto

Aalto University Custom Programs allows universities to collaborate through international customised short-term study programs and study tours during all semesters in the Otaniemi campus. We offer courses and programs for undergraduate and graduate-level student groups.

We design the study program together with you to ensure that the program is fully fit for your students' needs. Each program is designed and tailor-made with relevant content, faculty and learning methods. We offer both on-campus and online options for added flexibility.

Internationally recognised university

Aalto University ranks 6th globally in art & design and top 100 in many other subjects in international university rankings. In the latest QS Ranking, Aalto University ranks 39th globally for ensuring high graduate employability and 53rd globally for measuring social and environmental impact, both top in Finland.

Aalto-yliopisto valittiin Suomen parhaaksi yliopistoksi QS-vertailussa.

Aalto University retains Finland’s #1 spot in QS ranking

Aalto University continued its success in the international QS World University Rankings, maintaining its position as the best university in Finland.

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Aalto leaps up global ranking of young universities

The Times Higher Education ranking lists the world’s best new universities – those 50 years old or younger

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Aalto’s art & design ranks in the top 10 globally

Aalto University also ranked in the top 100 in five other subjects in the prestigious QS ranking

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School of Business students. Photo: Ari Toivonen

Financial Times: Aalto University School of Business world's top in sustainability education

The School of Business is one of five business schools in the world to get the Financial Times recognition

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An exchange program like this provides a pathway to understanding another culture and to truly experience things from another perspective.

Fardeen Ikram, student at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore, and participant of the Global Engagement Programme at Aalto University

Staff at Aalto University delivered top-notch communication and support to the International Program collaboration with UNIST.

DaYon Shim from the Center of International Affairs at Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST)

The students appreciated the expert insights and hands-on learning experiences further enhanced by Finland's unique culture of innovation.

Kaitlyn Hoffman, Instructor in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) at Loyola University of Chicago

Working with us is effortless

We have supported several institutions in offering their students international opportunities. In addition, we take pride in designing the curriculum according to your wishes and taking care of your group during your visit.

"Staff at Aalto University delivered top-notch communication and support to the International Program collaboration with UNIST. It was fantastic to work with them – right from the first meeting, and we felt certain that Aalto University has ample experience in proposing, coordinating, and managing short-term international programs. We knew we were in good hands." says DaYon Shim from the Center of International Affairs at Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST)

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Custom Programs – What we offer

Memorable academic and cultural experiences. Customise a short-term program for your students at Aalto University.

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Common course topics and themes

Get acquainted with the course topics and themes we can offer your students.

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Testimonials

Students from Temasek Polytechnic in Sinagpore laughing together during a workshop at Aalto University campus.

Reflections, Connections, and the Broadening of Perspectives Through the Finnish Global Engagement Programme

Cheryl Peck and Fardeen Ikram from Temasek Polytechnic share their experiences and the personal impact during the two-week customised course at Aalto University Summer School.

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‘I look forward to seeing this partnership grow’ – Students from Loyola University Chicago visit Aalto University for the Global Perspectives on Business programme

Students from Loyola University Chicago visited Aalto University in Finland for the fifth time as part of the "Global Perspectives on Business" programme, offered by Aalto University Summer School.

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Group picture of students from UNIST university holding their diplomas and wearing face masks in A Grid building, Aalto University.

'We knew we were in good hands' – Custom Programs hosted students from South Korea in customised study program

Aalto University Custom Programs invited engineering students from UNIST university in South Korea for a short-term study program in Digital Business, Advanced Technologies and Innovation.

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 Ms. Kiti Kainulainen

Ms. Kiti Kainulainen

Specialist
Custom programs for groups
 Ms. Laura Kitinoja

Ms. Laura Kitinoja

Program Director, Summer School
Custom programs for groups
 Summer School team

Summer School team

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