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.
Aalto University Summer School
Experience arts, business and technology all at one campus.
Choose between cutting-edge topics.
Find a course that fits your needs and interests.
Create a customised program with us all year.
Offer your students an academic experience in the heart of the Nordics.
Ready for the summer of your life? Applications for summer 2026 are open
Aalto University Summer School offers multidisciplinary academic courses and programs for the summer teaching period.
Choose between various cutting-edge courses, experience future-led learning, expand your international networks and have an unforgettable experience at Aalto University.
Aalto University Summer School courses
Find a course or program for your Aalto University Summer School experience.
Early Bird offer at Aalto University Summer School
Get 10% off tuition fees when paying by 3 March 2026.
Webinar: Aalto University Summer School Information Session 2026
Do you want to expand your knowledge this summer? Join the information session webinar by Aalto University Summer School to learn more about the summer course topics, the application process and why experiencing Finnish summer should be on your bucket list this year.
Read this before you apply
Here's everything you need to know before applying and travelling to Finland and Aalto University this summer.
Make the most out of your summer in Finland with Aalto University Summer School
Why visit Finland in the summer? Everyone should experience the never-setting Nordic summer sun, the clean air, the hundreds of thousands of lakes and islands, and the slower way of life at least once.
Information for Summer and Winter School Applicants
Get to know the application guidelines and tuition fees.
Travel arrangements for Summer and Winter School students
Learn about the guidelines for visa application and budgeting for your stay during the summer course.
Safety in Finland and on campus
Finland consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world.
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News Highlights
Discover the inspiration you need to prepare for summer by exploring the experiences of previous summer school participants.
Aalto University Summer School opens application period for summer 2026
Summer School at Aalto University runs a total of 11 summer courses during July and August this year, with four brand-new courses in the curriculum.
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.
“You get to experience everything at once: culture, food, nature and academics”
Students from South Korea visited Aalto University for a one-week program: Future of Design and Technology.
Why choose Aalto University Summer School?
Where bold thinking meets bright evenings. Study, explore, and connect at Aalto University Summer School in Finland.
Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘My dream is for participants to leave the course happier than when they started’
Ashish Thapliyal teaches the brand new summer course by Aalto University Summer School; Happiness Science from Finland. We had a chat with Ashish to find out whether happiness can truly be taught.
“This hands-on approach is the absolute best way to learn” – Loyola University and Aalto University partnered for the sixth time
Isabel Towghi shares her experience from Aalto University Summer School.
See what Aalto University Summer School is all about
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Summer School team
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Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025
The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year.
Aalto University Summer School opens application period for summer 2026
Summer School at Aalto University runs a total of 11 summer courses during July and August this year, with four brand-new courses in the curriculum.
Virtual Reality and AI summer course focuses on technology as a means for human-centric innovation
Gautam Vishwanath is the teacher for the new summer course Introduction to Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence this summer. In this interview, he lets us in on how these technologies will reshape how we experience history, empathise with distant conflicts, and influence persuasion.
