Application Guidelines: Information Technology Program (ITP)
Application Process
The application process consists of filling out an online application form.
Exchange students from School of Business partner universities do not apply with the application form available on this website. They will receive an application link and instructions after they have been nominated by their home university.
How to Apply
The application must be completed in one sitting. Before starting the form, make sure you have the required documents prepared and saved behind a cloud storage service link (e.g. Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SharePoint). Ensure that all links are accessible. These instructions are also available on the application form itself below.
You will need to provide the following:
- Official transcript of records (for current students) or degree certificate (for graduates)
- CV in PDF format, including a link to your LinkedIn profile
- Motivation letter or video
Write a motivation letter (approximately one page) or record a video (maximum 2 minutes) addressing and keeping in mind the following:
- Motivation for ITP: Why are you applying to ITP, and how does the program align with your interests and goals?
- Skills & team contribution: What relevant hard skills do you bring (e.g. coding (languages should be listed), design, research, tools, certifications), and how do you contribute to teams through collaboration, communication, leadership, or other strengths?
- Experience & background: What relevant academic, professional, or project experience has prepared you for ITP?
- Learning mindset: How do you demonstrate learnability, such as willingness to learn, adapt, take initiative, and develop new skills independently?
- Clarity & coherence: Ensure your submission is well-structured, concise, and communicates your message clearly. Creative approaches are encouraged, provided the core information is clearly communicated.
Please note: The video does not need to follow a traditional “video interview” format. Creativity is encouraged!
Additional Information and Support
The application period is open from Friday, January 23rd, 2026 until Friday, April 10th, 2026, and closes at 23:59 (Finnish local time). The link to the online application form will be available on this website during the application period. Only applications submitted via the form within the given timeframe will be assessed.
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can contact the ITP Program Manager, Varun Kishore (varun.kishore@aalto.fi), or the Project Coordinator, Julia Hietavirta (contact information available at the bottom of the page).
ITP 2026 Application
ITP 2026 application form. Prepare your transcript, CV, and motivation letter or video in advance. If you are an exchange student, do not apply with this link. Instead, contact your home university to be nominated.
Applicant group 1
Aalto University's degree students, and exchange students from the School of Business partner universities can apply according to these instructions. If you are an exchange student, please contact your home university to apply. 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)
Exchange students must have written permission from their home university to participate as an exchange student.
PLEASE NOTE
ITP is free of charge for tuition waiver students (students from Aalto University) 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. Applicants must have at least 60 ECTS of the BSc degree completed when applying to the program.
Applicant group 2
The following applicants may apply in accordance with these instructions: life-wide learners, graduates, professionals, exchange students from non-partner universities, and students from universities of applied sciences (AMK) or other universities in Finland. If you are an exchange student, please contact your home university to apply. The tuition fee for this applicant group is €360 (including 25.5% VAT).
- 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 (including 25.5% VAT). Aalto School of Business does not provide any scholarships or other financial aid for ITP studies. The tuition fee covers the expenses of teaching and learning during the program. It does not cover accommodation, commuting or other living expenses.
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