Study Abroad

Date format in USA is the Month-Day-Year (MM/DD/YYYY) date format. 

This "middle-endian" date format in USA is an outlier worldwide - as most other countries follow a Day-Month-Year (DD/MM/YYYY) or Year-Month-Day (YYYY-MM-DD) date format

For changing date format in Excel - you can use Format Cells menu - that provides built-in regional formats or allows you to create your own custom style as well.

When we talk about which country has the best education system in the world - it is clear that the US is perhaps the most preferred country for studying abroad among Indian students. Studying in the US is closely followed by a strong preference for Indian students wanting to study in Canada, the UK and Australia for their lucrative post-study work benefits among other factors.

Yes. UK accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) for work permits - specifically PTE Academic UKVI test. It is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) approved by UK Home Office for Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker and other visa categories. 

The best way for Indian students to find on or off-campus housing near Aalto University is via AYY (Aalto University Student Union) and HOAS (Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region) portal. These offer affordable student apartments (EUR 600 per month). Students can contact them via email.

One can also check private student rentals in Finland or get in touch with Indian student groups in Finland using social media. It is advised to apply for housing early as the demand for student housing is high.

Yes, Aalto Uni serves Indian and vegetarian food on its campus. According to student reviews from an unofficial source, classic Indian food is available under the title of Nepalese food. The Aalto Uni campus dining facilities serve atleast 1 vegetarian food option every day.

For better variety in Indian food options, students may have to look off-campus.

Carry only the essential items like clothing, electronics, medications, and some personal documents. Mentioned below are the items Indian students need to carry:

• Documents: Passport, Finland student visa, admission letter, tuition fee payment receipt, travel insurance and medical records
• Clothing: Thermal underwear, winterproof and waterproof jackets, gloves, hats, longsleeve thermal shirts and durable walking shoes
• Electronics: PC, Phone, headphones, charger and a power bank
• Medicine: Personal first-aid kit and medicines with presciption from the doctor

Mentioned below are the best ways for Indian students to find part-time jobs in Finland: 

• Contact university career centre and job boards
• Check job listing portals
• Visit local cafes, restaurants, or retail stores
• Attend job fairs
• Ask classmates, faculty, or Indian student groups in Finland

Retail Assistants, Waiters, IT Support, Delivery Person, and Warehouse workers are some popular part-time jobs in Finland.

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.

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 absences on the official Aalto Uni website.