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Aalto University: Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

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#124 in World

#2 in Finland

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2010
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Q:   Is it expensive to live in Finland for international students?
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The cost of living in Finland will vary from individual to individual. There aree various factors that affects cost of living such as lifestyle, location of your university, type of accommodation etc. The costs of living are higher in the capital region (Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa) than elsewhere in the country. Thus, you should prepare to have about 800 euros per month to cover your living costs in Finland as Aalto student. 

Q:   What is Aalto University known for?
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Aalto University is Finland's #1 university in the fields of Arts and Design, Business and Economics, and Technology and Engineering. Additionally, this university is known for fostering innovation through its unique combination of the aforementioned areas. Additionally, this university is a highly ranked international university with strong global rankings in its specialised fields, especially Arts and Design. 

Q:   Is it hard to get into Aalto University?
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The  Aalto University acceptance rate is around 18%- 20%  for international students. This means that only 18 to 20 of applicants are admitted annually out of the 100 applications received. It is also important to note that meeting minimum requirement criteria doesn’t guarantee admission during selection. However, applicants should give their best to present a strong application highlighting their academic achievements, experience and extracurricular activities to increase their chances of acceptance.

(Due to the unavailability of the current acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary).

Aalto University Rankings 2026

#124

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#2

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Q:   Is Aalto University a top in Finland?
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According to major ranking bodies like University Ranking THE (Times Higher Education), and Global Universities US News & World Report,  Aalto University is ranked among the top universities in the Finland. Aalto University is a leading university in Finland. The Aalto University ranking as published by major ranking bodies are as follows:

Ranked By2023202420252026

QS - World University Ranking

116109113114

THE (Times Higher Education) - World University Ranking

201-250201-250196 -

US News & World Report - Global Universities

273296 271-
Q:   What is the ranking of Aalto University in the world?
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Aalto University QS ranking is #114 in 2026. In the year 2025, the university's position has declined by one spot only and it ranks at #113. Furthermore, as per  Times Higher Education, this university ranks at #196 in 2025. Globally, as per U.S. News Global University category ranking, Aalto Uni ranks at #271 in 2025. In all, this university is placed among the Top 300 Universities in the world.

Q:   What are the subject rankings of Aalto Uni?
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Aalto University Finland ranks at #8 globally for Art & Design course and a few other courses are among the Top 100. Check the subject rankings from the table given below: 

Subjects and Ranking Body (2025)

Rank

QS Art & Design

#8

QS Marketing

#44

QS Architecture & Built Environment

#49

THE Business & Economics

#66

THE Computer Science

#88

Computer Science - US News

#95

THE Engineering 

#101-125

Engineering & Technology - QS

#263

Aalto University Admission Requirements for Indian Students

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for all courses
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Q:   What are the admission requirements for M.Sc in Finance at Aalto University?
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The entry requirements for Aalto University MSc in Finance course are given as follows:

  • A bachelor's degree
  • Official transcripts
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • CV
  • Motivational video
  • GMAT / GRE
  • English language proficiency score
Q:   What language does Aalto University teach?
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The language of instruction and degrees at Aalto Uni are English and Finnish, and in the fields of Technology and of Arts, it is Swedish. 

  • The language of instruction and degrees in Bachelor's courses is Swedish or Finnish

  • For Master's and Doctoral courses, the language of instruction English, Finnish, and Swedish

Q:   Does Aalto University accept the Duolingo English test?
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No, Aalto University Finland does not accept Duolingo test for admission to Master's and Doctoral courses where the language of instruction of the course is English. But, to prove the English language proficiency, international applicants are required to submit the minimum scores given below: 

Tests

Minimum Score 

IELTS

6.5 overall and writing score 6.0

TOEFL

92 and writing score 22

PTE

62 and writing score 54

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Aalto University Scholarships

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Q:   How to apply for Aalto University scholarships?
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Aalto University scholarships cover either 50 % (Category B) or 100 % (Category A) of the tuition fee. Aalto University scholarships are awarded as tuition fee waivers. If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship when you apply to Aalto University. The scholarship application is part of the application form for admission. On the application form, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. Scholarship must be applied during the application period. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the application period has ended. 

Q:   Does Aalto University offer scholarships to international students?
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Students from outside the EEA/EU countries are liable to pay a tuition fees. For some international students the tuitoin fee may be too much. But to reduce the burden of high tuition fee, Aalto University offers many kinds of scholarships. One of the most popular scholarship for international students is Aalto University scholarship. Aalto University Scholarship programme seeks to recognise talented non-EU/EEA students. Aalto University scholarships are merit-based and are granted on a competitive basis.

 

Aalto University Popular Courses

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Aalto University Placements

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Q:   Which companies are the top employers of Aalto University graduates?
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The top recruiters of the graduates of Aalto University are:

  • VTT
  • Nokia
  • Neste
  • EY
  • ABB
  • Nordea
  • KONE
  • OP Financial Group
Q:   Can I work part-time while studying at Aalto University?
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Non-EU / Non- EEA nationals can work while studying at Aalto University. However, there are certain restrictions. In general, students can work without restrictions when the work is related to the degree, such as practical training or thesis work. In other cases, paid employment is limited to a maximum of 30 hours per week on average.

Q:   As an Indian student, can I work part-time while studying at Aalto University?
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Yes, international students can work part-time while studying at Aalto University Finland. Generally, students can work without restrictions when the work is related to their degree, such as practical training or thesis work. In other cases, paid employment is restricted to a maximum of 30 hours per week on average. Most jobs pay between €12–16 per hour.

Aalto University Fees in INR

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(47 courses)
INR 8 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above
M.Sc.(16 courses)
INR 8 L - 18 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 68, TOEFL: 92 - 100, GMAT: 550 - 650, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(7 courses)
INR 13 L - 16 LGet Fee Details
Duration5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE
MBA/PGDM(15 courses)
INR 16 L - 18 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 68, TOEFL: 92 - 100, GMAT: 550 - 650, GRE
M.A.(23 courses)
INR 9 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, PTE: 62 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 92
BBA(2 courses)
Duration5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, PTE
M.Arch(7 courses)
INR 16 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above
Others PG(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE
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Q:   What is the tuition fee for international students at Aalto University?
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For the Non-EU citizens, the tuition fee for bachelor’s degree courses is Euros 12,000 and for master’s degree courses is Euros 15,000 per academic year (Around INR 10 L – INR 13.4 L). Apart from the tuition fee, students are required to pay the living expenses.

Cost of Living: Roughly, Aalto University recommends students reserve EUR 600 at the very minimum for monthly living costs. The monthly living expenses for students at this university are going to be as follows:

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Accommodation

€250 - €450

Transportation

€40 - €70

Food

€180 – €330

Phone

€20 - €40

Internet

0 - €30

Sports

€30

Entertainment

€50+

Clothing

€30 - €50

Travel

€50+

Misc.

€50 - €100

 

Q:   What are the requirements for Aalto University?
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Below are the Aalto University application requirements for international students:

Undergraduate application requirements: 

  • Applicants need not pay any application fee and can directly apply to the university.

  • Applicants can obtain recommendations from teachers who have taught them core academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, or social studies. Additionally, a recommendation from the school’s college counselor is required. However, if the school doesn't have a counsellor, the students can get a recommendation from a school administrator like a principal or an academic advisor.  This isn’t compulsory however, it would add value to the applicants.

  • The applicant should submit the school report and the official transcript, including all secondary school courses. 

  • Applicants must also submit additional English Langauge requirements.

Graduate application requirements:

  • Applicants must submit Academic transcripts.

  • The undergraduate degree must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits or three years of full-time study if they are applying for Masters courses. 

  • The degree must give eligibility to apply for master’s degree studies at a university in the awarding country.

  • All the required application documents must be submitted by the deadline.

  • The awarding higher education institution has to be a recognised part of the official national education system of the country.

  • Applicants must also submit additional English Langauge requirements.

Q:   What is the minimum cost of living in Finland for a student at Aalto University?
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Aalto University is one of the premier universities in Finland. Findland is one of the most popular countries among international students going to study in Nordic countries. The tuition fees of the Aalto University programmes varies from EUR 4,000 (INR 3,58,032) and EUR  18,000 (INR 16,11,144) approximately depending on the university and the degree. The following table provides an approximate cost of living in Finland (data has been sourced from various sources):

CategoryCost in EUR (€) per month
Food150-250 (INR 13,426 - 22,377)
Housing250-600 (INR 22,377 - 53,704)
Clothes50-200 (INR 4,475 - 17,901)
Transport60-2,700 (INR 5,370 - 2,41,671)
Medical30-120 (INR 2,685 - 10,740)
Entertainment30-500 (INR 2,685 - 44,754)

*EUR/INR = 89.51







Aalto University Notable Alumni

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Q:   Who are the notable alumni of Aalto University?
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Here is the list of the famous people who have studied at Aalto University:

Names

Designation

Renny Harlin

Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Jorma Jaakko Ollila

Businessman

Mauri Kunnas

Cartoonist and Children's Author

Elina Valtonen

Politician

Jorma Jaakko Ollila

Children's Book Author, Illustrator, etc.

Dome Karukoski

Film director

 

Aalto University Vs University of Helsinki Vs Tampere University

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B.E. / B.Tech
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M.Arch
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College1st Year Tuition FeesRanking
INR 8.38 L - 20.94 L#114 QS, 2026
INR 12.56 L#423 QS, 2026
INR 12.56 L#366 QS, 2026
INR 15.18 L - 16.02 L#131 QS, 2026
INR 22.89 L#267 QS, 2026
INR 14.13 L#397 QS, 2026
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Q:   Where do you want to study - Aalto University or Helsinki University?
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A comparison of Helsinki University with Aalto University is given below. A few of the factors that may be responsible for the students's decision are tuition fees, location, student diversity, quality of faculty, etc. 

Particulars

Aalto University 

University of Helsinki

Founded 

2010

1640

Location

Espoo 

Helsinki 

Type of university 

Public research university 

Public research university 

QS Global Rankings 2026

#114

#116

Special strengths

Business, Engineering, Design, Technology

Humanities, Life Sciences, Law, Social Sciences

No. of students 

13,000+

31,000+

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Aalto University Campus Life

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Q:   Where is Aalto University located?
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Aalto University's campus is located in Otaniemi, the City of Espoo, Finland. Otaniemi is home to a lively community and it could be even described as a small town with excellent services from study hubs and restaurants and cafes, stores and sports facilities. While studying at this university, students can hop on a metro and travel to the heart of Helsinki in less than 15 minutes or head to a neighboring nature.

Q:   Are HOAS and AYY the only options to look for housing while studying at Aalto University?
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No, as an international student studying at Aalto Uni, students are free to look for housing in the private market. Rental apartments are generally unfurnished, and the average rent usually starts from €600 per month

Aalto University Research

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Q:   What are the key research areas of Aalto University?
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There are 7 main research areas of Aalto Uni. These research areas are: 

  • Energy Solutions

  • Arts and Design

  • Digitalization & AI

  • Business & Economics

  • Living Environments

  • Health & Well-Being

  • Materials and Natural Resources

Aalto University FAQs for Indian Students

Q:   What is the last date to apply at Aalto University?
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Aalto University offers over 100+ programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Every programme has different admission deadline. Therefore, international students should check the admission deadline before applying. However, the general admission deadline for international students are:

  • The Aalto Universtiy application deadlines are over for both bachelor's and master's programs offered in English language. 
Q:   How is the MS programme in Machine Learning and Data mining at the Aalto University?
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MS programme in Machine Learning and Data Mining at Aalto University deals with some of the most challenging problems of the 21st century. This programme is offered in English language for the duration of 2 years. The School of Science at Aalto University offers this two-year programme consisting of:

  • Major studies (60 ECTS) 
  • Elective studies (30 ECTS) 
  • Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)

The study environment in the programme is strongly international and studies are conducted in multicultural groups. Aalto University is international by nature, welcoming thousands of degree and exchange students from abroad every year.

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With only 18 to 20% acceptance rate, Aalto wants its students to be academically inclined, and it requires strong academic qualifications, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, along with other important requirements like English language proficiency. 

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Applicants need to demonstrate their English language proficiency through the standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE with minimum score requirements. In general, international students need to get a minimum band score of 6.5 in IELTS with no bands less than 6.0

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Aalto University MSc in Business Analytics course is 2 years. The language of instruction of this course is English. The tuition fee for this course for international students is EUR 15,000 per year (Around INR 15.3 lakh). The organizing school of this course is the School of Business. To take admis

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To get admission at Aalto University, international students are required to submit academic details like the official transcripts, certified copies of Degree certificates, and more. The table below sheds light on the documents required for Aalto University admissions:

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Official Academic TranscriptsMust be sent directly from awarding institution in a sealed envelope with official stamp and certifying officer's original signature
Certified Copy of Degree CertificateCertified copy of degree certificate, graduation statement or Diploma supplement
English Proficiency ProofOfficial test results from IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2 or exemption proof
Recommendation LettersFrom core subject teachers, academic advisors or school administrators
Statement of Purpose (SOP)Written statement explaining background, motivation, and goals
Portfolio (for creative programs)Portfolio in PDF format for design, art, architecture programs
Passport or Official ID CopyScanned copy indicating citizenship; self-translation if not in English, Finnish, or Swedish
Additional Country-Specific CertificationsRequired depending on country (e.g., certified by ministries or government departments)

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