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a month agoContributor-Level 8
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:
Document | Description |
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Official Academic Transcripts | Must be sent directly from awarding institution in a sealed envelope with official stamp and certifying officer's original signature |
Certified Copy of Degree Certificate | Certified copy of degree certificate, graduation statement or Diploma supplement |
English Proficiency Proof | Official test results from IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2 or exemption proof |
Recommendation Letters | From 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 Copy | Scanned copy indicating citizenship; self-translation if not in English, Finnish, or Swedish |
Additional Country-Specific Certifications | Required depending on country (e.g., certified by ministries or government departments) |
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
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.
Mentioned below are the various tests with their English langauge minimum scores requirements:
Test Type | Overall Minimum Score | Writing Section Minimum | Other Criteria |
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IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | No section lower than 5.5 |
TOEFL iBT | 92 | 22 | MyBest scores are not accepted |
PTE Academic | 62 | 54 | |
Cambridge English (C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency) | Pass grades A, B, or C | - | Electronically verifiable, post-2005 |
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Contributor-Level 10
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.
The table given below sheds light on the other Aalto University academic qualifications:
Program Type | Minimum GPA | Required Tests | Typical Score Range | Degree / Credit Requirement |
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Undergraduate | 3.0 (3.5 competitive) | SAT, ACT | SAT: 1250–1450; ACT: 26–32 | High school completion |
Master's | - | GRE, GMAT (some fields) | Varies (program-specific) | Bachelor's degree, 180 ECTS credits |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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 |
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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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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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 applicants should not have lower than 3.5 GPA in their previous studies. GMAT / GRE score is also required (Minimum score of 600 in GMAT or GRE score of 157 Verbal Reasoning - 158 Quantitative Reasoning). A few of the application documents required are:
Official academic records
CV
Motivation letter
GMAT / GRE test score
English languag
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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 admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required. This course offers students a combination of skills in Leadership, Business, and Technology.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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 |
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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 |
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