Join us in building a sustainable future!
Together we can solve the grand challenges of society. Even small donations go a long way when there are many of us.
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Aalto was named on May 9th. To celebrate the day we're asking gifts to support our shared future – to benefit both the Finnish and the global society.
Donation to the university is an investment in a better future
The world is changing, and new kinds of challenges call for genuinely innovative solutions. We are in the midst of a sustainability crisis and a technological revolution and the economy and world of work are changing constantly. Faced with ever-fiercer competition, rapid advances in digitalisation and pressure for funding cuts, the higher education sector, too, must evolve. Research and education now need all the support they can get.
What if we could use spider webs in construction and sea weed in the clothing industry? What if your next pair of headphones was made out of fungi and there were 100 hundred Finnish satellites in space? What if sustainable future did not mean only compromises but also new insights?
Just think, what if your donation could change the world!
Why donate to university?
Did you know that about 50% of Aalto expenses are covered by the funds annually allocated by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, while the remaining 50% of funds are obtained from a variety of sources? Donations are a key element in ensuring the financial sustainability of the university. We cannot cut back on education and research because we need new specialists and innovations to solve grand global challenges.
At Aalto, we are developing solutions that make the world a better place for all of us. The students of today are the experts of tomorrow. Now is the time to prepare for the imminent skills shortage and make sure that our education gives our young people the tools they need to succeed. Doing so, we are also supporting Finland’s competitiveness and position in the world market.
Donations drive results
Research is a long-term effort, and however great, not all ideas lead to groundbreaking innovations. Experimental research and development work is time-consuming and therefore expensive, but even small donations help us forward. This is why we value donations of any size.
Our goal is to foster sustainability now and in the future. Donations play a key role in our achievement of this goal. By donating to Aalto University you will support:
- high-quality research that develops sustainable solutions to global challenges
- education of future change makers
- reshaping of society through creativity, entrepreneurship and research-based knowledge.
How donations are used?
You can address your donation to Aalto University in general, to one of its schools or to a specific fund. Browse the options below, read about our schools and other donation causes and become a supporter of Aalto!
Aalto University
Aalto University
A gift to the university is an investment in a better future. Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Together, let's accelerate the transition to a sustainable life via design and creative practices.
School of Electrical Engineering
School of Electrical Engineering
Your gift can help build a smarter and more sustainable future. Join us in solving some of the world's most challenging problems.
School of Science
School of Science
The School of Science extends the boundaries of science. Your donation can help create new knowledge and deepen understanding.
School of Chemical Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering
By donating to the School of Chemical Engineering, you help create sustainable economic solutions based on natural resources.
School of Engineering
School of Engineering
Help support the development of knowledge and know-how in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.
School of Business
School of Business
Support the work for better business and a better society, and the education of future experts and leaders.
Themed donation causes
Support Ukraine's university students
Support Ukraine's university students
Help students continue their studies during the crisis. By donating, you can help students cover their living costs during their studies in Finland.
School of Business International Student Exchange
School of Business International Student Exchange
Help our students gain crucial international expertise by donating to the international student exchange.
Aalto University Junior
Aalto University Junior
Let's create a world where children and young adults are aware of their true potential and full of courage to address tomorrow's problems.
Prodeko Fund of Industrial Engineering and Management
Prodeko Fund of Industrial Engineering and Management
Support the future generations of technology entrepreneurship and the development of know-how on technology-based business.
School of Business - Ownership
School of Business - Ownership
Gifts donated to the Ownership will advance teaching, academic research and societal impact within the field. Read more
Entrepreneurship and Innovations
Entrepreneurship and Innovations
Support prosperity of the society by donating towards entrepreneurial thinking and commercialisation of ideas.
Tax deductions of donations
Did you know that for individuals, donations of €850 or more per year are tax-deductible?
The deductions are made from your earned income. Organisations can deduct a maximum of €250 000 per year, while for individuals, the annual limit is €500 000.
You can make your donation in several instalments throughout the year. If you donate on a monthly basis, you will qualify for a tax deduction if your monthly amount is at least 71 euros. If you give us your personal identity code in connection with your donation, we can even report your donations to the tax authorities for you.
Tax-deductible way of donating to Aalto University in the US
Our friends and alumni in the US, 100% of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by US law. Once your donation payment is confirmed, you will get a tax-deductible receipt.
If you wish to take advantage of the US tax deduction, please make your donation via our partner.
Should you have any inquiries or need guidance, please, don't hesitate to contact us.
