Aalto University Summer School

Spend a summer you won't forget at Aalto

Aalto University Summer School offers multidisciplinary academic courses and programs for the summer teaching period. 

Ready for the summer of your life?
Choose between various cutting-edge courses, experience future-led learning, expand your international networks and have an unforgettable experience at Aalto University.

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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.

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Aalto University Summer School courses

Find a course or program for your Aalto University Summer School experience.

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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.

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Discover the inspiration you need to prepare for summer by exploring the experiences of previous summer school participants.

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Shape your future at Aalto University Summer School

Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally.

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Aalto University Summer School opens applications to 21 summer courses

Students and lifewide learners from all over the world will have the opportunity to deep-dive into cutting-edge course topics within technology, arts, design and business this summer at Aalto University.

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Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘The future will be shaped by AI and ML in ways we can only begin to imagine’

Dariush Salami is teaching the brand new summer course Intro to AI and Machine Learning (ML) by Aalto University Summer School, and hopes that students will leave the course with a sense of excitement and curiosity about the potential of AI and ML – and a clear understanding of how they can contribute to the field.

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Summer School alum story: Nordic Product Design invites students to materialise their designs in new and unique ways

Tommaso Astaldi wanted to experience the Nordic approach to learning and teaching at Aalto University Summer School.

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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.

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From Chicago to Finland: Exploring Global Business Innovation at Aalto University

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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See what Aalto University Summer School is all about

Learn more about the Otaniemi campus and Finland

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Get to know Finland through Summer School

Gain new friends and experience the best Finnish summer has to offer.

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Campus

Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is the home of an innovative community.

Explore the campus virtually at virtualtour.aalto.fi.

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Travel arrangements for Summer and Winter School students

Learn about the guidelines for visa application and budgeting for your stay during the summer course.

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Safety in Finland and on campus

Finland consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world. Participating in a summer course by Aalto University Summer School is an easy and safe way to experience a new country and culture while learning something new. Aalto University actively maintains comprehensive security procedures tailored to different situations, ensuring a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

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Summer School Teacher Interview: Visual communication design has the power to influence perceptions, opinions, and decisions

Cvijeta Miljak teaches Visual Narratives and AR, a new course offered by Aalto University Summer School. The course allows students to explore the multimodal aspects of media and develop their creative confidence in visual communication design and storytelling.
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Shape your future at Aalto University Summer School

Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally.
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Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘Teams can work smarter, not just harder’

Xiaoqi Feng and Antti Surma-aho teach the summer course Facilitation Skills by Aalto University Summer School this July. They explain why facilitation is an essential skill for everyone, regardless of role or industry.
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Summer School Teacher Interview: From DNA to Data Storage – The Future is Molecular

Joonas Ryssy is teaching the new summer course Molecular Nanoscience at Aalto University Summer School this August. We discuss how molecular programming is shaping the future of computing, nanotechnology, and medicine.
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