Ready for the summer of your life?

The application period is open! 🌞 The application period for this summer is 1 February- 31 May 2024. 

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 make next summer an unforgettable experience at Aalto University.

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Undergraduate summer courses

We offer multidisciplinary academic summer courses for undergraduate students.

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Graduate summer courses

We offer multidisciplinary academic summer courses for students and professionals with completed undergraduate degrees.

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Discover our most recent courses

We have launched new courses during the application period. Check them out!

Human-Centered UX Design

Human-centered user experience design places people at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring that products and services meet their needs and preferences. In an increasingly digital world, prioritizing human-centric design enhances usability and contributes to the overall well-being and inclusivity of society. This course will focus on developing the skills necessary to understand the user experience and integrate it into design projects.

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Introduction to Creativity

Creativity allows us to view and solve problems and complex challenges more innovatively and open-mindedly. This summer course will give you the tools to unlock your own creative potential through hands-on exercises tied to creativity.

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Entrepreneurship for Engineers

This summer course is designed to equip aspiring scientists, engineers or working professionals with the essential knowledge and skills of business and entrepreneurship in the age of digitalisation and artificial intelligence.

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Sustainable Cities and Societies

Whether you're an aspiring urban planner, environmental advocate, or simply passionate about building a better world, the Sustainable Cities and Societies summer course is your gateway to understanding and contributing to the sustainable cities movement.

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News Highlights

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

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The Aalto University Summer School application period opens for summer 2024

Aalto University Summer School launched its most extensive course offering yet for the upcoming summer.

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Aalto University Summer School welcomes more students than ever in the summer of 2023

More than 530 applications were submitted during the application period.

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Summer School alum story: Embracing sustainability and diverse perspectives in the Circular Economy course

The Circular Economy course taught Dominika Kwasková new perspectives in both the business world and in working with a diverse group.

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Nidhi ja muita Digital Business -opiskelijoita istumassa yhdessä luokkahuoneessa

Summer School alum story: Pursuing digital business excellence in a diverse learning environment

Summer school’s Digital Business course concludes, enriching participants with digital business skills and cultural experiences.

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Summer School alum story: "Nordic Biomaterials is ideal for getting inspiration and new ideas for projects"

Nordic Biomaterials by CHEMARTS inspires students to combine design and material science for new cellulose-driven concepts and ideas.

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Christina Malikiosi työstämässä tehtävää oppitunnilla.

Summer School Alum Story: Toward personal growth and intrinsic motivation in the Self Leadership course

Summer School alum Christina Malikiosi reflects on her experience Self Leadership course, including personal growth and motivational factors.

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Learn more about the Otaniemi campus and Finland

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Experience 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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Visa and budgeting information for Summer School students

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

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We will get back to you as soon as possible! At the office from Monday to Friday.

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Summer School teacher interview: Learn how to approach design challenges in the Nordic Product Design course by Aalto University Summer School

Aalto University Summer School offers a brand-new undergraduate-level summer course on Nordic Product Design for 2024.
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The Aalto University Summer School application period opens for summer 2024

Aalto University Summer School launched its most extensive course offering yet for the upcoming summer.
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Summer School Program Assistant Ilona Jääskeläinen: “I always felt like a part of the team.”

Ilona Jääskeläinen quickly became a crucial part of the Summer School team during the summer of 2023.
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Myungji “MJ" Suh: The Aalto stand at Slush is all about how we can make the world better

'You are entrepreneurial when you see a problem as an opportunity, instead of avoiding it as a threat. A can-do attitude is also an entrepreneurial skill.'

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