Aalto University

About

At Aalto University, you can study technology, arts, and business. Our students have the freedom to choose courses in all three fields or specialise in one area of study. Aalto University’s purpose is to shape a sustainable future. We do high-quality research, excelling and making breakthroughs in and across science, art, technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building a sustainable future. We are Finland’s #1 university in the fields of arts and design, technology and engineering, and business and economics. Unique field combination. We're among the top 25 universities in the world for multidisciplinary collaboration. We offer studies in arts & design, business & economics and engineering, science & technology. You can choose courses from each field! Top-notch education. #1 in Finland (QS), #114 and #195 in the world according to QS and THE. We have high academic standing and several high-ranking fields! Well-organised and safe country. Finland scores high in international comparisons in education, safety and quality of life. Finns value equality, and our society has a low hierarchy. Internationality. 2000+ international students representing 100+ nationalities. Aalto ranks high for international outlook, so you have great opportunities to become globally competent. Vivid campus. Aalto University Campus in the Helsinki Capital area offers excellent services, affordable housing for students, versatile learning facilities, and it is closely connected with nature. Unique student culture. The Finnish student culture is full of exciting traditions. There is a plethora of different student clubs operating within the Aalto University Student Union, so you can surely find fun ways to spend your free time. International community With a unique combination of technology, arts and business programmes, of which more than 100 offered in English, Aalto University is an excellent study choice for international students. Currently, around 20% of our 15 000 degree students are international students, making us one of the most international universities in Europe. In our truly global environment, you have excellent opportunities to become more internationally oriented during your studies. Aalto University offers comprehensive support to help students prepare for their future careers, including career counselling, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to combine courses from different fields, experiment, and creatively explore career paths to develop a broad skill set. Collaboration with companies allow Aalto students to engage in real-world problem-solving, undertake thesis projects with industry partners, and network at recruitment events. The university’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem encourages students to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, offering opportunities to get involved in student-led initiatives like Slush, or funding a new business. Upon graduating from a Finnish university, you can get a post study visa for two years, allowing you to stay and look for work in Finland. Learn more about the career prospects at Aalto Aalto University was born in the merger of three esteemed Finnish universities in 2010 – bringing science, technology, art and business together to produce innovations. Despite its young age, Aalto’s history goes back to 1849 and the foundation of the Helsinki University of Technology.

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