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Information on Otaniemi campus

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    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

    Aerial view, Archive photo in black and white of the Otaniemi campus in 1966

    “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

    A woman stands on a stage at Slush in 2019

    Startup campus

    70-100 are founded in our ecosystem every year. More than half of companies founded in Finnish universities come from Aalto. Our energetic community consists of both student-led and university-run entrepreneurial activities. 

    Read more about Aalto’s innovation ecosystem

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    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 achieve carbon neutrality in terms of energy by 2030. 

    Read more about our low-carbon campus

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    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

    In the centre of the image is LUMEN, a sculpture by Kirsi Kaulanen, in Väre building during daytime

    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

    Aerial view of the campus in summer, Undergraduate Centre, Learning Centre, Väre, A Bloc and School of Business in view on a sunny day. Grass and trees are vibrant and green.

    Protected linden alleys from mansion-era 

    Planted in the 19th century, the linden alleys that once guided visitors to the main buildings of the Hagalund and Otnäs manors are the most popular filming locations on the Otaniemi campus. 

    What is a green and urban campus?

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    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.

    Studying at the Aalto campus

    Aalto's main campus is an ideal environment for living, studying and leisure. Find out what our beautiful Otaniemi campus has to offer to its student community.

    What's it like studying on our campus?
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    Premises for businesses

    Aalto University leases versatile premises for businesses, ranging from modern offices to laboratories and commercial spaces.

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    Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus

    Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.

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    Dipoli events

    Find Aalto University Schools on campus

    In-person guided campus tours

    For prospective student applicants & general visitors. One of the best ways to explore Aalto University campus and learn interesting insights is by taking part in a guided campus tours.

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    Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus

    Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.

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    Dipoli events

    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
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    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
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    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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    The theme month promotes sustainable mobility

    In May, there will be a variety of events and campaigns in Otaniemi to remind people about making sustainable choices in mobility.
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    Campus vision 2050 to be updated in 2026

    What will our future campus be like? The campus vision will guide the long-term development of Aalto University’s campus.
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    Interruption in heat supply 26 March

    Interruption in heat supply impacting following buildings: Kemistintie 1, Vuorimiehentie 1, Vuorimiehentie 2 (Bionova), Metallimiehenkuja 2, Metallimiehenkuja 4 ja Otaniementie 9 (Harald Herlin Learning Centre).
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    The campus welcomes its third Learning Lounge

    Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March.
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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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    Qualitative methods and research ethics review, Apr 14, 2026 (external link)

    Learn about ethical review at Aalto University.
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    Creative entanglements: affective temporalities and spaces for cultivating togetherness

    How does creativity emerge in relation with others? In this panel, Christina Lüthy, Maria Uusitalo, and Ricardo Dutra will share their research on how human and more-than-human entanglements shape our understanding of creativity.
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