Student Guide

Bachelor's Programme in Economics

For Aalto students
This site contains the student study guide for Bachelor's Programme in Economics. 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 page.
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Bachelor's Programme in Economics is organized by the School of Business.

Economics is a social science that covers a vast array of topics. The combination of economic theory with data analysis and quantitative methods provides tools to address a broad range of economic and societal topics. The demand for specialists with the economists’ skill set has been increasing in both private and public sectors. The mission of the Bachelor’s Programme in Economics is to offer a world-class education that prepares students for careers in economics. The programme draws on the core competences of Aalto University at the Business School and the School of Sciences. It is also well suited for students interested in continuing to MSc and PhD level in Finland and abroad.

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Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
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Events

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Aalto Welcome Fair 2026

Welcome, new students, to the Aalto Welcome Fair on 27th August 2026!
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Aalto Day One 2026 – Aalto University Opening of the Academic Year

Welcome to Aalto University’s Opening of the Academic Year on 1 Sep 2026 in Otaniemi. Aalto Day One brings the Aalto community together for the opening ceremony, the Aalto Awards and Aalto Party.
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Aalto Readers' Club

Join our dynamic book club at Aalto University!
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Get to know semiconductor industry in Finland! Welcome to pop-up event!

Come and get to know heavily growing semiconductor industry and companies in Finland. When you know semiconductor industry better you will get more out of your future studies and build relationships that support your career.

Economics, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

The Economics programme provides tools and knowledge to understand and explain current phenomena in the world from an economic perspective.

How to apply
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Tuition fees

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme is 12,000 EUR/academic year. For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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