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Aalto University Courses & Fees 2026

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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, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
M.Sc.(16 courses)
INR 8 L - 18 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 92 - 100, PTE: 62 - 68, GMAT: 550 - 650, GRE
MBA/PGDM(15 courses)
INR 16 L - 18 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 92 - 100, PTE: 62 - 68, GMAT: 550 - 650, GRE
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Q:   Does Aalto University require IELTS?
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International students must submit a proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for Aalto University admission ( especially non-english speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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English Language requirements

Required score

IELTS

Overall 6.5 and writing score 5.5

TOEFL

Overall 92 and 22 for writing

PTE

Overall 62 and 54 for writing

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:   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.

Q:   What is the application fee for Aalto University Finland?
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There is no Application fee for Aalto University as the university eliminated the fee exclusively for its students. By not having an application fee, the University is creating good options and opportunities for students across the globe to pursue their educational interests and goals without the financial burden on the students. However, for Graduate students, the university hasn’t specified an application fee, hence it is suggested to call the admission office to get more details regarding the process.

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Q:   What is the ranking of Aalto University Finland?
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Aalto University has  a great performance in global rankings over the past five years. In the University Ranking THE (Times Higher Education) university is ranked 201-250 in year 2023. Additionally, in the year 2024 the World University Ranking QS has ranked it at 109. We can say that the university is in the top 150 universities and it is one of the best universities in Finland as well. Hence, for international students Aalto Univeristy is surely a good option

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

Q:   What is the cost of living in Aalto?
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Cost of living can be a significant factor for an international student living in Finland. According to the official wesbite of the univeristy, an indidual student require a minimum of EUR 800 (INR 78.5 K) to survive. However, it can vary greatly from one person to the another based on individual preferences and lifestyles. 

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.

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Answered 6 months ago

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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Loveleen Sharma

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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: 

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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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Bhumika Kaur

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Answered 6 months ago

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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Answered 6 months ago

International students seeking to study in MSc in Business Analytics course of Aalto University Finland must have a Bachelor's degree. The prerequisite studies or credits for this university include Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems Science, Business Mathematics and Statistics. The ap

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Ishita Singh

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Answered 6 months ago

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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