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Information on Otaniemi campus

How to build a sustainable campus? What's life on campus like? Swipe to get a different view on 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?

    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.

    Read more
    Dipoli events

    News about campus

    Aalto Space student
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    Accessible routes in Aalto Space application

    You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
    Kierrätyskuutiot
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    Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!

    The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
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    Design Factory turns shipping containers into art

    Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled ‘Bitti’ and ‘Atomi’, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment.
    Campus Sustainability Champion 2025
    Awards and Recognition, Campus, University Published:

    Campus sustainability champion: concrete actions for creating hope

    The Planetary Practices Workshops series was selected as the Campus sustainability champion 2025.

    University events

    Students walking on the Aalto campus in the spring. Photo by Aalto University
    Campus

    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
    Campus

    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
    Campus

    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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    Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

    Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
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