Collaboration

International academic collaboration

Discover the global side of Aalto through the internationalisation measures, international partnerships and networks, and international services.
International students at Aalto University

Internationalisation is an integral part of all activities, services, and operating principles at Aalto University and plays a significant role in enabling the university to rise further towards a world-class university.

Internationalisation strengthens the quality of research, education, innovation, artistic activities, and societal impact of the university and enriches the diversity of the science community.

Internationalisation plays a key role in Aalto University’s ability to fulfill its national, value-based, and ethical responsibilities and broadens the possibilities to contribute towards the betterment of the world.

Aalto University supports and promotes:

  • Internationalisation of research and education
  • International mobility of students and staff
  • Development and coordination of international academic partnerships
  • The enhancement of the global competence of students and staff
  • Integration of international students and staff into the Aalto community and Finnish society
  • The visibility of the university in relevant international contexts

Contact information

Aalto Partner Map

Our partner universities

Aalto University has a wide range of partner universities around the globe. Have a quick look at our mobility partners by searching through the link:

Aalto University partner map

Internationalisation of teaching and learning

Promoting international teaching and studying is a central element in Aalto University strategy.

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Aalto University's international networks

Aalto University belongs to a wide range of international partnerships, networks and alliances with a university-wide scope. Each of the international partnerships, networks and alliances have a specific focus that supports Aalto University’s strategy, especially regarding shared research and education.

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Global engagement team

Global engagement team is the international, collaborative, and multidisciplinary section of Aalto University that strengthens the university’s internationalisation internally and globally in the three Purpose Areas of education, research, and impact.

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Internationalisation in numbers

Since 2010, the number of our international faculty, staff, and students has constantly increased. The share of international professors has risen from 9% in 2010 to 27% in 2022. 

  • 27% international professors
  • 44% research and teaching personnel
  • 26% master's degree students
  • 40% doctoral candidates
  • 72% post-doctoral candidates

Top 5 countries of origin for

  • Incoming exchange: Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands
  • Outgoing exchange: Sweden, Austria, Germany, France, and Norway

How do we operate?

We are committed to the best practices that support the long-term development of internationalisation for Aalto university.

University Partnership Advisory Group (UPAG)

University Partnership Advisory Group

University Partnership Advisory Group (UPAG) supports and guides the preparation and implementation of international affairs at the scope of the university. The group discusses and prepares issues that require a university-wide position, policy line, and recommendations for the leadership and decision-making body of the university.

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Aalto avenues to internationalisation

Aalto Avenues to internationalisation

Aalto Avenues to internationalisation crystallise the key internationalisation elements in the strategy of Aalto University.

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Our strategy

Aalto University's future is built upon a foundation of high-quality research, education, impact and shared values – responsibility, courage, and collaboration. The purpose of the university is to shape a sustainable future.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive community where all students, faculty, staff and stakeholders feel a sense of belonging and can fulfill their professional, educational and social aspirations fully.

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Code of Conduct - Values into practice

The Aalto University Code of Conduct is one way of putting our values and way of working — the foundation of our community culture — into practice

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Highlights and events

The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues

The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues is being held on May 3-5, 2023 at the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi. Around 450 experts working on the internationalization of higher education gather to network and discuss current issues at Spring Forum’s network meetings and sessions.

Kv-kevätpäivät 2023

Aalto University to host Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance annual meeting in May 2023 

Aalto University will host the Presidents' and Annual Meeting of the Nordic Five Tech (N5T) Alliance on May 23-24, 2023. The meeting aims to foster dialogue amongst the N5T alliances and address collaboration, mobility, and innovation. 

Aalto University to Host Nordic Five Tech (N5T) Alliance Annual Meeting in May 2023 

The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) 2023

Welcome to the Spring Forum for HEIs’ international issues! The Spring Forum 2023 will be held at Aalto University, Otaniemi campus on 3.-5.5.2023.

Spring Forum 2023

Aalto University hosts the Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues 2023

The Finnish National Agency for Education (Opetushallitus) and the higher education institutions (HEIs) in Finland organise an annual Spring Forum (Kv-Kevätpäivät) for international affairs.

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Key contacts for international academic collaboration

We provide various services relevant for the internationalisation of Aalto from diverse units in the university. Please find the contacts that best suit your needs from the list below.

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