International academic collaboration
Discover the global side of Aalto through the internationalisation measures, international partnerships and networks, and international services.
Internationalisation at School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture attracts talent, foster meaningful cross-border collaboration, and prepare students to thrive in an interconnected and rapidly changing world.
We address global challenges from the perspectives of creativity, culture, sustainability, technology and the built environment through forerunning research, high-quality education and a strong culture of collaboration. Partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, industry, communities and other actors around the world are central to this work.
Aalto University is internationally recognised for excellence in our fields. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Art and Design at Aalto University is ranked 9th in the world and Architecture is ranked 36th.
Rankings and reputation
As one of the leading international universities in our fields, Aalto's teaching, research and impact are well respected and we are often ranked among the best in the world.
Study in Finland
Finland is renowned for its excellent rankings in education and quality of life.
International students
Information on practicalities for new international students, especially for those who are moving to Finland for the first time.
Aalto ARTS fact sheet for partner universities
Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture - Fact sheet for partner universities
Incoming exchange students
Information for new incoming exchange students.
Visit the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Information for visitors and guests
International Relations – contact information
The people working with international affairs are here for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Shared email addresses
- Student and faculty exchange agreements: arts-international@aalto.fi
- Incoming Student Services: in-exchange-arts@aalto.fi
- Outgoing Student Services: outgoing-arts@aalto.fi
- Visiting and courier address: Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Otaniementie 14, 02150 Espoo, Finland
- PO Box 21210, 00076 AALTO
People
Johanna Virta
Planning Officer
Outgoing long and short term student mobility (Nordic, Erasmus BIPs), mobility grants
Ines Turunen
Coordinator
Incoming long and short term student mobility (Erasmus BIPs), Erasmus Mundus
Hanna Karkku
Planning Officer
Educational Projects, Erasmus BIP courses, Staff Mobility and Visitors