Aalto University
Espoo · Official website ↗
Aalto University is in Espoo, Finland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: €12,000–€15,000 (≈ US$13,400–16,700) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92. Applying: intake: august; application fee €100. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €15,000 per year (≈ US$16,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 22 (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, Jan 22. |
| Where and how students live | Espoo · 16 km from HEL airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Aalto University offers a very limited number of scholarships to outstanding applicants who are liable to tuition fees.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are merit-based and are granted on a competitive basis to the highest-achieving applicants based on the programme's evaluation criteria.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English proficiency test not requiredSources (1)“No official proof of English skill level is required for English-taught bachelor's programmes other than Design and Media.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | No conditional admissionSources (1)“The university does not offer preparatory language courses before the beginning of studies.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“At Aalto University, we offer six English-taught bachelor's programmes.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Aalto University Excellence Scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 3 years
Sources (4)
“Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are merit-based and are granted on a competitive basis to the highest-achieving applicants based on the programme's evaluation criteria.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are awarded as tuition fee waivers that cover the full tuition fee.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees are eligible to apply for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship, i.e. tuition fee waiver.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarships are granted for the normative period of study of the degree programme. The normative study period is three years full-time study for bachelor's degree and two years full-time study for master's degree.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Early acceptance tuition fee discount for new bachelor's students
25% of tuition
- Amount: 25% of tuition
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (3)
“Discount on tuition fees for new bachelor's students for early acceptance of an admission offer”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you are a new bachelor's student, you will receive a 25% reduction on the tuition fee for your first academic year if you accept your admission offer bindingly and pay the tuition fee within 21 days of the date the university's acceptance letter was sent to you.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The discount applies only to the academic year of admission and cannot be transferred to any other time.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media · 3 years Source (2)“Field of Art and design Design and Media”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The normative duration of bachelor's degree studies is three academic years, and that of master's degree studies is two academic years.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Bachelor's Programme in Economics · 3 years Source (2)“Field of Business and economics Economics International Business Finance”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The normative duration of bachelor's degree studies is three academic years, and that of master's degree studies is two academic years.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Bachelor's Programme in Finance · 3 years Source (2)“Field of Business and economics Economics International Business Finance”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The normative duration of bachelor's degree studies is three academic years, and that of master's degree studies is two academic years.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Bachelor's Programme in International Business · 3 years Source (2)“Field of Business and economics Economics International Business Finance”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The normative duration of bachelor's degree studies is three academic years, and that of master's degree studies is two academic years.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology, majors/study options: Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Data Science Digital Systems and Design Mechanical and Civil Engineering Quantum Technology”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The normative duration of bachelor's degree studies is three academic years, and that of master's degree studies is two academic years.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business, and Design · 3 years Source (2)“Interdisciplinary programme Bachelor's programme in Technology, Business and Design”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The normative duration of bachelor's degree studies is three academic years, and that of master's degree studies is two academic years.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | august Source (2)“The application period for Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is from 7 to 22 January 2027. Studies start in August-September 2027.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The study right granted in Aalto University's bachelor's admissions begins on 1 August.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“Applicants who are not citizens of the European Union (EU), or the European Economic Area (EEA) member states, or Switzerland must pay a €100 application fee to apply for higher education in Finland.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media: Required Source (1)“Admission to the Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is based on preliminary assignments, intake assignments, and an interview.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media: English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Attach the following documents to your Studyinfo application form: Preliminary assignments Academic documents proving eligibility for higher education (with translations, if required) Documents proving English language proficiency Passport or other ID (with translations, if required) Residence permit card (if applicable)”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media: Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Attach the following documents to your Studyinfo application form: Preliminary assignments Academic documents proving eligibility for higher education (with translations, if required) Documents proving English language proficiency Passport or other ID (with translations, if required) Residence permit card (if applicable)”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media: School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Attach the following documents to your Studyinfo application form: Preliminary assignments Academic documents proving eligibility for higher education (with translations, if required) Documents proving English language proficiency Passport or other ID (with translations, if required) Residence permit card (if applicable)”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | Jan 22Source (1)“You apply either in Admission round A or Admission round B. The application period for both rounds is from 7 to 22 January 2027.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Round 2 — Application | Jan 22Source (1)“You apply either in Admission round A or Admission round B. The application period for both rounds is from 7 to 22 January 2027.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Round 1 — Scholarship application | Jan 22Source (2)“Scholarship must be applied during the application period. You cannot apply for a scholarship after the application period.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You apply either in Admission round A or Admission round B. The application period for both rounds is from 7 to 22 January 2027.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Round 2 — Scholarship application | Jan 22Source (2)“Scholarship must be applied during the application period. You cannot apply for a scholarship after the application period.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You apply either in Admission round A or Admission round B. The application period for both rounds is from 7 to 22 January 2027.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media: €15,000 per year (≈ US$16,700) (reference) Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business, and Design: €12,000 per year (≈ US$13,400) (reference) Field of Business: €12,000 per year (≈ US$13,400) (reference) Field of Technology: €12,000 per year (≈ US$13,400) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €800–€1,300 per month (≈ US$890–1,400) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“The tuition fee for the Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is 15 000€ per academic year.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for rights to study beginning on or after 1 August 2025 Field of Business €12 000 per academic year Fields of Art and Architecture €15 000 per academic year Field of Technology €12 000 per academic year Multidisciplinary programmes* €12 000 per academic year”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“*Multidisciplinary bachelor's programme: - Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business, and Design.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for rights to study beginning on or after 1 August 2025 Field of Business €12 000 per academic year”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for rights to study beginning on or after 1 August 2025 Field of Business €12 000 per academic year Fields of Art and Architecture €15 000 per academic year Field of Technology €12 000 per academic year”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Total €800 - 1300+”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students need to cover all living expenses (at least 800 euros per month) and other study related costs from their own financial resources.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (2)“Aalto University itself does not own student dormitories.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Degree students at Aalto University are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.”www.aalto.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Espoo |
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| Nearest major airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), about 16 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q300980 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).