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Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Aalto University campus is the home of its innovative community.

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An aerial photo of the Aalto University campus at sunset.

Artistic vision image of Otaniemi in 2030

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.

Aerial view in winter of Väre and School of Business buildings during contruction, solar panels in view

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 40% since 2012. The aim is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

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.

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?

Other locations

Metsähovi

Töölö

Mikkeli

Otaniementie 12

Otakaari 27

Information on Aalto University campus restaurants and cafés. Please check each restaurant’s and café’s own website for information on exceptional opening hours.

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?

Two Aalto University students sitting under a big oak, drinking coffee and talking.

Coworking spaces – Aalto Campus Membership

With the Aalto Campus Membership, your company can join the Aalto community through coworking spaces located on the Otaniemi campus and built around the university's interdisciplinary themes.

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.

Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

At the School of Business we strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

At the School of Chemical Engineering, we combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

At the School of Electrical Engineering, we are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.

Guided tour of Aalto University campus

Book our student guide to take you around the campus and learn more about Aalto University as well as the architecture and development of the campus.

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Aalto-yliopisto kampus campus Otaniemi Kuva: Mikko Raskinen

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.

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

Aalto_University_campus_spring_2019_photo_Matti_Ahlgren.jpg — 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

väre aalto-yliopisto solar panels mikko raskinen — 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

Picture of outdoors campus — 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

Kaksi henkilöä kampuksella. — Linden alley in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

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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Campus, University Published: 16.11.2023

Bicycle recycling is here again!

Bicycle recycling in Otaniemi is here again! The goal is to tidy up the bicycle parking areas in the area.

Campus Published: 9.11.2023

Towards a communal and sustainable campus with the design guidelines for outdoor areas

The design guidelines for the outdoor areas of the Otaniemi campus has been published. Its purpose is to provide guidelines for the development of outdoor environments that support the university's functions and the wellbeing of nature and people.

Opiskelijoita pyöräilemässä kampuksella.

Campus, University Published: 2.11.2023

It is time to vote! How do we use 13,000 euros for the wellbeing of students?

At the beginning of the fall 2023, students were given the opportunity to brainstorm how the university should use 13,000 euros to improve student well-being on campus. Now it's time to vote for the best idea to be implemented during the spring of 2024.

An aerial image from early autumn of a new building soon to be finished on campus.

Campus Published: 30.10.2023

Konemiehentie 1 - Kide building's address will change as of November 1, 2023

The building previously known as Otakaari 2B, now called the Kide building, has a new address Konemiehentie 1.

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28.11.

Descriptive light blue and light gray banner that says "Demo Day"

Exhibitions, Networking 28.11.2023 11:00 – 13:00

Startup Experience Demo Day (external link)

Get a glimpse into the future startup scene as our students present their impact business ideas and prototypes. 🌱

28.11.

Three happy students. Photo: Unto Rautio

Information sessions, Students 28.11.2023 15:00 – 16:00

This is how you apply to international Joint Master's programmes

In this webinar we will tell you more about international joint degree programmes at Aalto University and how to apply for them!

28.11.

Other 28.11.2023 17:30 – 19:00

Aalto Readers' Club

Join our dynamic book club at Aalto University!

28.11.

Have you heard of the U!Train? This ambitious project will take the form of a short mobility course, during which students will work together on a train. Yes, a train!

Students, Workshops 28.11.2023 18:00 – 20:00

Would you like to study on a train trip in Europe? Help us design the U!Train course

Join the Ideathon with fellow Unite! students and generate creative ideas for the non-academic part of the U!Train course.

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Published: 10.4.2018
Updated: 24.11.2023

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