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a month ago
Contributor-Level 10
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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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
A comparison of Aalto University and Helsinki University Finland is given below:
Particulars | University of Helsinki | Aalto University |
|---|---|---|
QS Rankings 2026 | #116 | #114 |
Language of instruction | English, Finnish, Swedish | Swedish, Finnish, English |
Strengths | Life Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law | Architecture, Engineering, Business, Design |
Annual tuition fees | Euro 13,000 – Euro 18,000 | Euro 12,000 – Euro 15,000 |
No. of students | 31,000+ | 17,500+ |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
When considering admission to Aalto University, renowned for its academic excellence, it's generally quite necessary to demonstrate your proficiency through standardized tests. For many of their programs, particularly at the Master's level, you will likely need to provide scores from an English language proficiency test like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS. Additionally, some specific degree programs, especially in specialised or highly competitive fields, might require you to sit for an entrance examination or submit GRE/GMAT scores as part of their comprehensive evaluation process to assess your academic aptitu
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 8
- Helsinki School of BusinessThe tuition fee for a Bachelor's programme is €13,000 per academic year, and the tuition fee for a Master's programme is €29,500 per academic year.
- Aalto UniversityThe tuition fee for a Bachelor's degree is €12,000 per academic year, and the tuition fee for a Master's degree is €15,000 per academic year for non-EU citizens.
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