News

Aalto University improves its position in the prestigious THE World University Rankings

Aalto has risen 12 places from last year and is now ranked 183rd.
Man adjusting antenna in blue anechoic chamber with spiked walls under bright overhead light
Photo: Unto Rautio / Aalto University

Aalto University has improved its position by 12 places from last year, rising to 183rd in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Aalto’s scores improved in two areas of the ranking: teaching and research environment.

This year, THE assessed nearly 2,300 universities from 118 countries and regions. The University of Oxford topped the ranking for the 11th consecutive year.

Universities were assessed using 17 indicators across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.

Read more about the results of the ranking here (timeshighereducation.com).

Rankings

Aalto University performs well in international university rankings. We place 9th globally in art & design and are in the top 100 in several other subjects.

Read more
Aalto University students enjoying sunny weather
  • Updated:
  • Published:
Share
URL copied!

Read more news

Laptop with yellow padlock, warning sign and black gear and wrench symbolising security settings
Studies Published:

If you work from home, use VPN to access services - some services closed (Wed 21 Oct, 2026)

Some of Aalto’s web services have been temporarily closed or restricted to Aalto’s internal network.
Campus Published:

THIS ’N’ THAT Exhibition: Workshop Masters' exhibition until 18.11.2026

School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Workshop Masters’ exhibition showcases the school’s diverse workshop activities and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters.
kaksi opiskelijaa
Research & Art Published:

The State of Marketing survey: Performance monitoring and budgeting remain relatively weak

Markkinoinnin tila (The State of Marketing) survey opens up important perspectives to the Finnish marketing knowhow and areas for development in marketing
The speaker is on stage giving a talk on AI in learning to an audience
University Published:

Thinking as a Superpower for Learning – Even in the Age of AI

At the event Marsio Presents: Learning Now in the Age of AI, we reflected on learning in a changing world. How does learning happen if thinking is outsourced to AI?