Student Guide

Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media

For Aalto students
Until 31.7.2025 the programme's name was Bachelor's Programme in Design.

This site contains the student study guide for Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application pages.
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Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Programme started for the first time 1.9.2019 as Bachelor's Programme in Design. 

From 1.8.2025 onwards the programme's name was updated to Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media.

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Design and Media, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts (Art and Design)

The Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media fosters a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging students to explore intersections of art, media, and technology while building their identity as...

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Tuition fees

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme:

  • Study right started on or before 1 August 2024: 12,000 EUR / academic year
  • Study right started on or after 1 August 2025: 15,000 EUR / academic year

For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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