Housing for students
Learn more about accommodation for both short and long-term stay in Finland.
The Aalto campus locates in Otaniemi, in the city of Espoo. Otaniemi is home to a lively community, and it could be even described as a small town with excellent services from study hubs to restaurants and cafes, stores and sports facilities. The location is a perfect balance of vivid city life and nature: hop on a metro and travel to the heart of Helsinki in less than 15 minutes or head to the neighbouring nature reserve to catch some fresh air.
Unlike all the other study options offered at Aalto, The Bachelor’s Programme in International Business is offered in Mikkeli. Since the Mikkeli campus is much smaller, it’s home to a tight-knit community, known for its “Mikkeli Spirit”, which also welcomes new students to the programme with open arms.
Being a student in Otaniemi is a holistic experience since it’s possible to live, study, work and spend your free time all in the same treasure trove dedicated to students, academic life and a unique startup ecosystem. There’s even a term for never needing to leave Otaniemi – “otaantuminen”, becoming one with Otaniemi! When you need a change of scenery though, the metro and bus lines are just around the corner. The tram line opening in 2024 will improve the connections even further.
Learn more about accommodation for both short and long-term stay in Finland.
The mode of transport has a significant impact on the environment. Aalto strives to offer the most sustainable way of transport between campuses and within. Aalto and ACRE cooperate with HRT and nearby cities.
Here you will also find restaurants, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page! You can also visit the campus virtually.
At the Aalto campus, the students can freely use various self-study and group work spaces, studios and workshops. One of the students’ favourites must be the Learning Centre that offers library services, silent study areas, group work facilities, studios, a VR hub, a café and a paper shop, to name a few. There are also various event venues on campus that can be rented. Take a virtual tour to deep dive into the campus or find information on a specific service.
Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides, an Aalto University student and an assistant professor, introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. The tour can be experienced on desktop, mobile or VR headset.
Otaniementie 9
Harald Herlin Learning Centre offers you library services and facilities for studying working.
Spaces designed for self-study are found in many places around campus, and access rights let you work in them at the times that suit you.
Talk to a camera or record a podcast in a controlled environment with little setup up front, located at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. It can be booked with an Aalto user account.
Paper and art supplies shop at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre.
Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.
Friends, parties, fun traditions and much more! There are hundreds of different associations operating within Aalto University Student Union (AYY). These give you the opportunity to attend events, find new hobbies or become an active member of a smaller community within Aalto. The associations have different spaces available for students, such as guild rooms, party venues, band rooms, saunas and sports facilities.
AYY represents approximately 14,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology. AYY advocates for its members and offers them student apartments and services.
TOKYO is a student association which brings together the students of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture as well as its former students, the alumni.
KY is an association for business students at Aalto University. All degree students at Aalto University School of Business can join KY.
Being located by the seaside and right next to a nature reserve, Otaniemi is a fantastic environment for nature-loving people. In addition to the outdoor opportunities, Otaniemi Sports Park and one of Unisport’s gyms offer great sporting facilities. There are also various sport-related student associations within AYY through which you can get to attend sports events or find a fun hobby.
Aalto University's campus is right next to a nature conservation area. We accompanied an expert on an outing to learn what makes it unique – and what can be done about biodiversity loss.
Along with a well-equipped gym and versatile exercise rooms, UniSport offers a wide selection of ball sports, group training classes as well as massage and personal training services. Student's best training buddy is the UniSport Training Card, which students can purchase at a lowered price.
Otaniemi sports park, one of Espoos sports parks, is situated on Otaniemi campus.
Aalto’s main campus in Otaniemi boasts a wonderful mix of new and old – the foundation for the campus has been laid decades ago, but even today it constantly transforms to the Aalto community’s needs as new facilities and services pop up. There is a range of services in Otaniemi that are available both for students and the wide public. You can find for example Aalto University’s own shop, dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars, grocery stores, a pharmacy, a secondhand store, a hairdresser and much more.
Information on Aalto University campus restaurants and cafés. Please check each restaurant’s and café’s own website for information on exceptional opening hours.
Shopping center A Bloc is the beating heart and the main meeting place of the Otaniemi campus with its restaurants, cafés and other services. Finland's most innovative shopping center is located in connection with the Aalto University metro station.
Renewed shopping centre A Blanc on the edge of Alvarinaukio is the second service concentration on the campus. A Blanc offers local services to support everyday life, as well as meeting places with restaurants, stores and office space.
The name was selected through a contest, and it is a tribute to Aino Marsio-Aalto.
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.
The university's campus is in Otaniemi, home of the lively community that supports innovations. The goal of the campus development is to mix valuable history and new ways of planning.
Learn more about what's like to study at Aalto and how to apply. By signing up you'll get the latest information on admissions, upcoming events, study opportunities and student life straight to your inbox.