Aalto University Winter School
The application period for Winter School runs from 1 October to 30 November.
Aalto University Summer School
Experience arts, business and technology all at one campus.
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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.
Summer 2026 – Coming soon
Updated information about our summer course offering for summer 2026 and general information about next year's Summer School coming in December and January!
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.
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 courses
Find a course or program for your Aalto University Summer School experience.
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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News Highlights
Discover the inspiration you need to prepare for summer by exploring the experiences of previous summer school participants.
Summer School Alum Story: “If you’re interested in game design, there’s no place like this”
Aaron Misra from Mumbai, India, joined the Game Design course by Aalto University Summer School in July 2025.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
See what Aalto University Summer School is all about
Learn more about the Otaniemi campus and Finland
Get to know Finland through Summer School
Gain new friends and experience the best Finnish summer has to offer.
Campus
Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is the home of an innovative community.
Explore the campus virtually at virtualtour.aalto.fi.
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. 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 team
We will get back to you as soon as possible! At the office from Monday to Friday.
Our latest news
Summer School alum Suvi: “Successful brands don’t just wing it”
We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong.
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 herpersonal 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.
