Application Guidelines: Information Technology Program (ITP)
Application Process
There is a separate application process to the Aalto ITP minor.
The application period is open during till Friday, April 10th, 2026. The application closes at 23:59 (Finnish local time).
The link to the online application form can be accessed on this website during the application period. Only applications that are sent via the application form within the given period are assessed. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the ITP Program Manager, Varun Kishore (varun.kishore@aalto.fi), or the Project Coordinator, Julia Hietavirta (contact information at the bottom of the page).
Application Form
The application must be completed at once. Make sure you have the following documents ready and saved behind a cloud storage service link and make sure the link is accessible (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Sharepoint, etc):
- Official transcript of records (for students) or degree certificate (for graduates)
- CV in PDF format with a link to your LinkedIn profile
- Motivation letter or video
Motivation Letter/Video Instructions
Write a letter (about 1 page) or film an introductory video (2 minutes maximum) to illustrate:
- What are your strengths and development points in teamwork? What will you bring to the team?
- What motivates you to apply to the program (social, career, and personal motives)?
Please note: The video does not have to be in a "video interview" format. Be creative!
Applicant group 1
Aalto University's degree students, students applying under the JOO agreement, and exchange students from School of Business partner universities can apply according to these instructions. There is no tuition fee for this applicant group.
- 40 % Previous studies (including grades and study efficiency + the level of studies BSc / MSc)
- 40 % Motivation (video or letter format)
- 20 % Work experience (CV and LinkedIn profile)
All others than Aalto University students must have written permission from their home university (either electronic JOO agreement permission or permission to participate as an exchange student).
PLEASE NOTE
ITP is free of charge for tuition waiver students who are students from Aalto University, students from Finnish universities under the JOO agreement and students from Aalto University School of Business partner institutions under the current exchange agreement. Aalto School of Business does not provide any scholarships or other financial aid for ITP studies. ITP will help students from other universities with finding accommodation if needed. However, the student pays the cost of accommodation. Applicants must have at least 60 ECTS of the BSc degree completed when applying to the program.
Applicant group 2
Life-wide learners, graduates, experts, PhD students from other universities than from Aalto University, students from other foreign universities, and students from universities of applied sciences (AMK) can apply according to these instructions. There is a tuition fee of 360 € (incl. ALV 24 %) for this applicant group, in case of 24 ECTS selected.
- 40 % Work experience (CV and LinkedIn profile)
- 40 % Motivation (in video or letter format)
- 20 % Previous studies (including grades and study efficiency + the level of completed studies)
PLEASE NOTE
The tuition fee is 360 € (incl. ALV 24 %), in case 24 ECTS are selected. Aalto School of Business does not provide any scholarships or other financial aid for ITP studies. ITP will help students from abroad with finding accommodation if needed. However, the student pays the cost of the accommodation, living and travels. The tuition fee covers the expenses of teaching and learning during the program. It does not cover the commuting to business project meetings or to possible company excursions.