Aalto Ventures Program Summer Course - Creating Multidimensional Experiences
A unique summer course organized by AVP and Flow Festival!
Aalto Summer
Aalto Summer
Care to change the society, develop an innovation – or a whole new industry? Get started by signing up for one of the courses at Aalto Summer 2019. Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business.
Summer is an inspiring time when people step outside of their usual roles and open their minds for new ideas. Whether you are a university student or a working professional looking to update your understanding on business, art, design or technology, we have something for you at Aalto Summer!
Aalto Summer offers a sneak peek of Aalto multidisciplinary education. We welcome students from all around the world to come and join us on our beautiful campus. Aalto Summer with even more possibilities will be available next year as the Aalto Summer 2020 is already in the making. Information will be published in autumn 2019. Stay tuned!
Courses
Here we have collected information on courses that are open for both Aalto and non-Aalto participants. Majority of the courses carry a fee for non-Aalto participants. If you are an Aalto student, please check Into for additional summer study possibilities.
Important: The latest and updated information is always on the course website, so please make sure to check it for further information and details. Contact information is available on the course website, so if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Please note that the course registration/application may close before the registration deadline if the course is full.
Aalto Ventures Program
29 July – 16 August 2019
Application deadline 30 June 2019 (earlybird rate until 31 May 2019)
School of Business
27 May – 30 August 2019
Application deadline 5 April 2019
School of Business
1-12 July 2019
Application deadline 18 April 2019
Note: In order to apply, you must be an enrolled student at a partner university of Aalto University School of Business and nominated for exchange by your home university.
Fashion Studies Seminar: Fashion places and spaces. Application form and course description here.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
3 June – 14 June 2019
Registration deadline 22 April 2019.
Optional kick-off seminar in Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki, Finland, 29.5. at 16 -18
School of Engineering
29 May – 4 June 2019
Registration deadline 6 May 2019
Information Technology Program (ITP)
Aalto University Information Technology Program (ITP) brings students together from diverse backgrounds and all around the world to solve digital business problems. ITP enables students to combine business, design and technological perspectives, making it an ever-changing and valuable education module. ITP prepares students for a future of data-driven and evidence-based decision making in the digital economy.
Digital Business Master Class
Digital Business Master Class is a project-based course with a focus on digital technologies as tools for building businesses.
Aalto University Summer School on Transportation
An intensive learning experience for professionals and graduate students in the field of transportation and urban planning: lectures, workshops and site visits.
Aalto Fashion Studies Seminar: Fashion – Places and Spaces (5 ECTS-credits)
This exciting new course provides a unique focus on fashion and Helsinki.
You may also be interested in:
7th Science Factory: TMS–EEG Summer School and Workshop
The Science Factory aims at continuing to enhance the interaction and discussion within the international TMS–EEG community.
Emerging Micropollutants Removal from Wastewater
A Hands-on International Summer School
EIT Digital Summer School on Aalto campus: Disrupting Retail - Digitalisation, Growth, and User Engagement
The EIT Digital Summer Schools welcome all university and industry participants who want to get hands-on experience of digital technology-based business development.
Aalto University Open University
Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of their background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.
Practical Information
Accommodation
Aalto Summer students must organize their own accommodation. We have collected some suggestions below, also for short term accommodation needs.
Please bear in mind that accommodation options are on short supply during the summer months, so book as early as you can and make sure you have somewhere to stay before you arrive.
Social Programme
Many of the Aalto Summer courses organize social programme and excursions to local places of interest for their students. Please check the course website for more information.
Public transportation
Aalto Summer courses are held on the Otaniemi campus, Espoo, unless otherwise indicated. Otaniemi is located about 10 kilometers from central Helsinki and easily accessible by metro or bus. Aalto University metro station is located in the heart of the campus. Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) https://www.hsl.fi/en has information on tickets, timetables and a journey planner.
Registration & Prices
Students from outside Aalto University are welcome to apply for Aalto Summer courses. The course prices can be found on the course website. Aalto students study free of charge.
Aalto Summer Disclaimer, Code of Conduct and Privacy Note
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on Aalto Summer website is accurate and up to date. However, the University cannot guarantee the delivery of courses and services without modification, discontinuation or replacement in all circumstances, and therefore reserves the right to make changes without prior notification.
Students are personally responsible for obtaining necessary travel documents such as visa (non-EU nationalities). Aalto University can provide a letter of invitation for visa for admitted students. Students are obliged to have a travel insurance covering the whole period while they are travelling and studying in Aalto Summer. Aalto University does not have an insurance covering damages caused by student. Students are responsible for organizing their own accommodation but Aalto provides information on suitable services and alternatives.
Aalto University has a Code of Conduct to ensure safe, ethical and respectful conduct for everyone at Aalto, including Aalto Summer participants.
Take a look at the Privacy notice of Aalto Summer that gives students information on how their personal data is processed and the rights that they have to their own personal data in Aalto University.
Useful links
This is Finland
Finland’s excellent reputation in education, combined with a wide range of courses offered in English, makes Finland an attractive study destination for international students. Boasting the largest technology hub of the Nordic countries, Finland is a world leader in information technology, business, design and many other academically centred fields.
Campus
Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is the home of an innovative community.
Housing for students
Degree students at Aalto University are, for the most part, responsible for arranging their own accommodation. Aalto University offers support and useful tips for students who are looking for housing.
FAQ
No, you don't, with the exception of Open University summer courses. Please read more at the Open University website.
Some courses start as early as May but many courses take place in August. Please check the course websites for more information.
The application/registration deadline in mentioned on the course website. The sooner you register the better your chances of securing a place – some courses use rolling registration and as soon as the course is full, the registration is closed.
Yes, you can apply for the courses unless the course information indicates otherwise. Aalto Summer is a great way to get a taste of studies at Aalto!
Yes, you can apply unless the course information indicates otherwise. Aalto Summer is a great way to update your knowledge base and be inspired by new experiences!
Yes, you can, but please check the scheduling for overlaps.
You will get a diploma and/or a transcript of records at the end of the course, or in case that is not possible, a hard copy will be mailed to you after the course.
Once you have been accepted to a course and you have paid the course fee (if the course is fee based), the course coordinator will send you an invitation along with the letter of acceptance.
Unfortunately we don’t have a common scholarship scheme for the Aalto Summer. Some courses however do provide for scholarships and/or offer reduced price for prioritized groups. Please check the course website for further information. Please remember that if you are a student at one of our Partner Universities, your own university may be able to offer you a travel grant. If this applies to you, please contact your international office.
Aalto Summer courses are held on Aalto University Otaniemi campus in Espoo, unless otherwise indicated in the course information. The campus is connected to Helsinki by metro (10 min) and to the airport by metro+train or bus (45-60 min). There is some accommodation available in Otaniemi, but more variety and availability nearby, in other parts of Espoo and in Helsinki.
Many of the courses have about 20-30 participants (please see the course website for more detailed information) and there will most probably be participants from Finland, other European countries and e.g. Australia, USA, China and India. We welcome participants from all over the world!
Yes. Please be sure to purchase travel insurance from your permanent place of residence, before you travel. If you are an EU/EEA citizen or resident, you may take advantage of the European Health Insurance Card, which you need to get before you travel. Please be aware of its limitations, e.g. that it does not cover private healthcare costs.
You will get more out of the courses, if you have your own laptop but there are PC labs available for you to use. Otaniemi offers great wifi service free of charge!
Otaniemi offers you great wifi service free of charge, and almost all forms of accommodation have free wifi, whether it is an Airbnb, Forenom or a hotel.
The language of instruction in all of the fee-based courses is English. If you are not proficient in English, you may not get a passing grade. You need to understand spoken and written English, and you need to be able to express your thoughts in English in order to truly participate in the course.
Our campus is very international and you will also find that many local people speak English, so you have no problem in getting around by just using English on campus and outside the campus. The variety of accents may be diverse, though! It is always nice to be able to say something in the local language, so we encourage you to learn some Finnish. And don’t forget – if you are a Swedish speaker, Swedish is the other official language of Finland.
We do indeed have a Code of Conduct and all Aalto Summer participants are expected to follow it.
Please describe any special needs (e.g. regarding logistics, accommodation, etc.) you may have in your application form or directly to your course coordinator as early as possible. They will do their best to meet your needs.