Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Aalto

Aalto University

Community actions for diversity and inclusion

We all contribute to equality, inclusion and diversity of our community in our everyday life working and studying at Aalto. All of our daily encounters with colleagues, students, faculty, partners and collaborators build are opportunities to build an inclusive culture.

A range of inspiring activities, events and initiatives are taking place in our Schools and units.

People doing group work, photo by Aleksi Poutanen

Diversity at Aalto today

Here is a snapshot of our Diversity data.

We are working on non-binary gender statistics. Please find a comprehensive Diversity data set as an attachment.

Aalto University is the 35th most international university as ranked by THE in 2021 — Among world’s most international universities. We host 106 nationalities among our faculty and staff.

Student gender balance is 34,7% female and 65,3% male. Student body is 21,5% international. — Students

Employee gender balance is 36,6% female and 63,4% male. 30,5% of employees are international. — Employees

Discussing diversity and inclusiveness in our community

Shaking up Tech Tampere. Kuva: Jonne Renvall.

Through the Shaking up Tech event, Aalto University’s schools of technology want to offer young women – who will soon be facing study and career choices – a new understanding of technology.

On 8 October, 17-year-old Asa-Marie Kultima assumes the role of Aalto University President in the Girls Takeover campaign

At the beginning of October, the ‘Super Week’ for girls, young people and technology will also host a Shaking up Tech event open to all and select the winner of the youth innovation competition.

Asa-Marie Kultima, Aalto-yliopiston rehtorin tehtävän 8.10. valtaava lukiolaistyttö Rovaniemeltä kuvattuna kaupunkinäkymässä. Kuva Aaro Keipi

Equality, diversity and inclusion at the School of Electrical Engineering

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive community where all students, faculty, staff and stakeholders feel a sense of belonging and can fulfill their professional, educational and social aspirations fully.

Aalto University strategy/ image: Aleksi Poutanen.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Chemical Engineering

Aalto University aims to offer everyone an equal operating environment in which employees and students representing different genders, positions and backgrounds are treated equally.

Aalto students and campus_photo: Unto Rautio

Equality in the School of Engineering

Plans and measures for promoting equality among the School of Engineering community.

Equality and diversity at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Aalto University is committed to promoting diversity, equality and non-discrimination in all its activities. We aim to provide a non-discriminatory, gender-equal and accessible environment in which employees and students with diverse backgrounds and duties receive equal treatment and are free to participate without discrimination in university activities.