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Piyush Rastogi

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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:

DocumentDescription
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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Mamona Dixit

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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

Mentioned below are the various tests with their English langauge minimum scores requirements: 

Test TypeOverall Minimum ScoreWriting Section MinimumOther Criteria
IELTS Academic6.56.0No section lower than 5.5
TOEFL iBT9222MyBest scores are not accepted
PTE Academic6254 
Cambridge English (C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency)Pass grades A, B, or C-Electronically verifiable, post-2005

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Loveleen Sharma

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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. 

The table given below sheds light on the other Aalto University academic qualifications: 

Program TypeMinimum GPARequired TestsTypical Score RangeDegree / Credit Requirement
Undergraduate3.0 (3.5 competitive)SAT, ACTSAT: 1250–1450; ACT: 26–32High school completion
Master's-GRE, GMAT (some fields)Varies (program-specific)Bachelor's degree, 180 ECTS credits

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Himanshi Shekhar

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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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Nishtha Singh

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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.

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Rupali Singh

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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

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Ishita Singh

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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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Gunjan Thapa

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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 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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Chandra Sharma

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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. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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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

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