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What are the top companies that employ Indian graduates of Aalto University?
Microsoft, KPMG, Deloitte, Bank of Finland, and McKinsey & Company are some of the top companies that hire Indian grads of the Aalto Uni. 92% of Aalto Uni B-school grads who found jobs, found them in Finland, while the remaining 8% got jobs abroad.
Can I defer the start of my studies with one year at Aalto University in Finland?
No, students cannot defer the start of their studies at Aalto. The Finnish Universities Act does not allow the same.
However, exceptions to this (parental leave or illness) do exist. To know more about exceptions to this rule, students are advised to check the Enrolment page for Stauatory
Can I go on an internship abroad during my studies at Aalto University? Do I have to pay a tuition fee for that?
Yes, students can go on an internship abroad or an exchange programme during their studies at Aalto Uni. For that, a tuition fees does apply. However, if a student is on a scholarship, the internship or exchange programme will be covered under that.
Does Aalto University offer scholarships that cover living costs for Indian students in Finland?
For now, the Aalto University does not offer scholarships that cover living costs. The university only offers financial cover for tuition fees. Students will have to rely on external scholarships to study in Finland that may cover a part or the complete cost of living.
Can I study at Aalto University without IELTS as an Indian student?
Yes, Indian students can study at Aalto University in Finland without submiting a IELTS score. The university accepts valid scores in other language tests like TOEFL, PTE Academic, and Cambridge C1 Advanced. Given below are the minimum scores and grades accepted for each.
Tests | Minimum Score or Grade |
|---|---|
92 and writing score 22 | |
62 and writing score 54 | |
Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | C1 Advanced - Grade A, B, or C C2 Proficiency - Grade A, B, C, or Level C1 |
6.5 overall and writing score 6.0 |
Yes, Aalto does refund tuition fees in full (excluding possible bank-specific payment charges), in case any of the below conditions are met:
- A conditionally admitted student is unable to meet the entry requirement and the seat gets cancelled
- Not granted a residence permit in Finland
- Residence permit s
Are there any other costs I should be aware of before applying to Aalto University in Finland?
Yes, in addition to the tuition and living costs in Finland, students also need to pay a Student Union fee worth EUR 66 (INR 7.2 K) and a student healthcare fee worth EUR 70 (INR 7.63 K) per year.
The student union fee can be paid via the Aalto University Oodi system while the healthcare fee i
What is the Aalto University application fee for Indian students?
Indian students and other Non-EU/EEA/Swiss international students applying for a UG or PG degree programme at Aalto Uni pay an application fee worth EUR 100 (INR 10.9 K). The fee is non-refundable even if the application is rejected.
1 EUR = INR 109.09
Can I pursue my degree online at Aalto University? Does it have the same value as an offline degree?
Yes, Aalto Uni offers several online fee-based courses to students via its official website. The online degrees carry the same value as an offline degree plus these are even more affordable.
However, the university offers limited online courses to its students. These are available in areas like Econo
Which are the low PTE scores accepting universities in UK?
There are several universities in UK that accept low PTE scores - say between 50 to 59. These universities accept these scores for all their Masters and undergraduate programs. Some UK universities accepting PTE scores include University of Essex, Cardiff University, Swansea University, University o