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What are studies and campus life like? Which is the oldest building on campus? Where can you find the university’s public art collections? How do you build a sustainable campus? Explore the campus from different perspectives as you browse.

Aerial view, Archive photo in black and white of the Otaniemi campus in 1966
Three students at bus stop, with a map board and greenery in the background.
Group of students sitting on grass outside a building, reading colourful books together

Explore the campus at your own pace

Take a virtual tour of Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi, Espoo. 

https://virtualtour.aalto.fi

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Dipoli from above in the autumn, trees with yellow leaves surround Dipoli on a sunny day

Close-knit student community and excellent services

Discover student life on Otaniemi campus.

Studying at the Aalto campus

Group of students sitting on grass outside a building, reading colourful books together
Dipoli from above in the autumn, trees with yellow leaves surround Dipoli on a sunny day
In the centre of the image is LUMEN, a sculpture by Kirsi Kaulanen, in Väre building during daytime

Functional, radical and modern 

A campus that transforms with its community, boasts a wonderful mix of new and old - Otaniemi is a treasure trove filled with Finnish architectural gems.  

Read more about the architecture on campus

Dipoli from above in the autumn, trees with yellow leaves surround Dipoli on a sunny day
In the centre of the image is LUMEN, a sculpture by Kirsi Kaulanen, in Väre building during daytime
Aerial view in winter of Väre and School of Business buildings during contruction, solar panels in view

One percent for art 

Aalto University applies the one per cent art principle in its building projects, where approximately one per cent of a building project's allocation is allocated to art purchases.   

Dive into the public art on campus

In the centre of the image is LUMEN, a sculpture by Kirsi Kaulanen, in Väre building during daytime
Aerial view in winter of Väre and School of Business buildings during contruction, solar panels in view
A woman stands on a stage at Slush in 2019

2069 solar panels and 100 geothermal wells

The key environmental impacts of the campus are related to energy consumption and transport.  We have decreased our annual carbon dioxide emission of real estates' energy use by 84% since 2012. The aim is to be a net-zero campus in energy use by 2030. 

Read more about our low-carbon campus

Aerial view in winter of Väre and School of Business buildings during contruction, solar panels in view
A woman stands on a stage at Slush in 2019
Artistic vision image of Otaniemi in 2030

Startup campus

Aalto University's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem has given birth to many new communities and openings over the past decade. There are a variety of incubator and accelerator services for startups. Similar services are also available for students for early-stage teams with a preliminary idea for their growth company.

Read more about Aalto’s innovation ecosystem

A woman stands on a stage at Slush in 2019
Artistic vision image of Otaniemi in 2030
Aerial view, Archive photo in black and white of the Otaniemi campus in 1966

Future campus

Together with the City of Espoo, an environment that supports interaction is being built in Otaniemi for research, innovations, learning and the arts. The goal of campus development is to mix valuable history and new ways of planning. 

From campus to a lively neighbourhood

Artistic vision image of Otaniemi in 2030
Aerial view, Archive photo in black and white of the Otaniemi campus in 1966
Three students at bus stop, with a map board and greenery in the background.

“Ave Alma Mater, morituri te salutant”

In 1949, Aino and Alvar Aalto's architecture firm's proposal won the Otaniemi area plan design competition. Since then, the campus has become the first hub of world class research, a pioneer of modern architecture, the stage for the CSCE and the home of Finland’s first satellite. 

Travel back in time on campus

Otaniemi
Metsähovi
Töölö

Services on Otaniemi campus

A large part of Otaniemi's commercial services are located in shopping centre A Bloc and A Blanc, but there are restaurants and cafes in multiple other locations on campus as well.

A Bloc  

A Blanc  

Campus restaurants and cafés  

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Otaniemi in pictures

An autumnal aerial view of Aalto University campus from Laajalahti, autumn colours, yellow and orange, are prominent in the trees
Aerial view of campus from the sea. Photo: Aalto University / Matti Ahlgren
Dipoli and Pinecone in February snowy scene, light snow covering on buildings, rocks and tree branches
Dipoli and Pinecone in the winter. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä
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Undergraduate Centre in the spring. Photo: Aalto University / Matti Ahlgren
A tree branch with green leaves, more green trees in the background
Campus in the spring. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
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Aerial view of central campus block and its solar panels. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
A snowy path going through the Laajalahti route in early spring, last year's tall grass in view, framed with birches and aspen tree trunks, tree tops not in view
Walking route towards Laajalahti nature reserve in the winter. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
BIZ students
Students next to School of Business in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
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Alvarinaukio in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
Pathway among birch trees
Campus route in nature reserve in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä
Otaniemi campus in summer.
Undergraduate Centre and Alvarinaukio square in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
Aalto-yliopisto Väre A Bloc Kauppakorkeakoulu ilmakuva Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto
A Bloc, Väre, School of Business and Undergraduate Centre in the summer. Photo: Suomen Ilmakuva
Five people with a yellow bike and red umbrellas on autumnal campus
Take in the autumnal campus on foot or bike. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
Two cyclists on their bikes with their backs to the camera, cycling on a path through the woods in Otaniemi, autumnal colours
Autumnal cycle route on campus. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä
Campus life by Unto Rautio
Students next to the old oak in front of Väre building. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
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Marsion niitty, lähikuva
Campus, University Published:

Meadows don’t happen by chance – thoughtful design for campus nature

Each meadow is tailored to its specific location, taking into account factors such as soil conditions, the history of the landscape and how the area is currently used.
Kampuskysely
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Respond to the campus survey and help us develop the campus

How well does the campus support work and study? Answer the campus survey and share your experience. Movie tickets will be raffled among the respondents.
Empty indoor space with red floor, white walls, trolley and large blue word ‘TILA!’ overlaid
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TiLA! – a new home for creativity in Otaniemi

A community workspace in Espoo for artists and creative professionals.
Campus Sustainability Champion 2026
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Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2026!

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion.
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Students walking on the Aalto campus in the spring. Photo by Aalto University
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A! Walk

A! Walks is a summer course centered around walking-based learning, exploring Otaniemi campus and its surrounding urban–natural spaces. Rather than standalone lectures or experiments, the program is designed as a curated sequence of sensory, interdisciplinary walks, guiding participants toward experiences in coexistence, awareness, action, and futures. If successful, A! Walks may be continued during the regular semester.
Students walking on the Aalto campus in the spring. Photo by Aalto University
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A! Walk

A! Walks is a summer course centered around walking-based learning, exploring Otaniemi campus and its surrounding urban–natural spaces. Rather than standalone lectures or experiments, the program is designed as a curated sequence of sensory, interdisciplinary walks, guiding participants toward experiences in coexistence, awareness, action, and futures. If successful, A! Walks may be continued during the regular semester.
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Thesis Takeoff group

Do you feel stuck with your thesis? Is it hard to stay motivated or focused when working alone? Do you need peer support and guidance to make progress? Join the Thesis Takeoff group!
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Public defence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, MSc Junyi Shi

Mapping Spatial Motion Patterns with Generative Models for Mobile Robots in Non-Stationary Environments.
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