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Partner university · Espoo, Finland
Aalto University
Formed by merging Finland's leading technology, business and art schools, with a distinctive cross-disciplinary design and innovation focus.
QS World #126QS World Rankings 2027
From EUR 12,000Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 2010Public university
12,000Students
About the university
Why students choose Aalto University
Formed by merging Finland's leading technology, business and art schools, with a distinctive cross-disciplinary design and innovation focus.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: Aalto University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
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SAT or ACT for most programmes
Applicants with a foreign high school diploma apply in admission round A, where selection to the business and technology programmes is based on SAT or ACT results.
Application period
The next application period for bachelor's programmes taught in English is 7 to 22 January 2027, with round A results published by the end of March 2027.
English proof
All applicants must prove English proficiency, for example with an official language test such as IELTS Academic, by the stated deadline, or the application is rejected.
Application fee
Applicants who are not EU/EEA or Swiss citizens pay a 100 euro application fee within seven days of submitting the application.
Design and Media
The Design and Media programme has its own process based on preliminary assignments, intake assignments and an interview.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Aalto University costs
Fee period: Study rights beginning on or after 1 August 2025
Art and Architecture are the highest-fee fields (EUR 15,000 bachelor, EUR 20,000 master).
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at aalto.fi. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateEUR 12,000 - 15,000per year
PostgraduateEUR 15,000 - 20,000per year
Aalto University Excellence Scholarship100% tuition fee waiverMerit-based waiver for the top fee-paying non-EU/EEA applicants, applied for on the admission form; it does not cover living costs.
Early acceptance discount25% off first-year tuitionNew bachelor's students who accept their offer and pay the fee within 21 days of the acceptance letter.
Pekka Mattila Excellence ScholarshipEUR 3,000 relocation grantFee-paying applicants to the Master's Programmes in Marketing or International Management.Programmes
Popular courses at Aalto University
Technology, Business and Design (Bachelor and Master)
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Computer Engineering (BSc and MSc Technology)
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Computer Science, Master of Science (Technology)
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Information Networks, Master of Science (Technology)
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Aalto University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Aalto University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Aalto University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does Aalto University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees start from EUR 12,000 a year and go up to EUR 15,000, depending on the course. Art and Architecture are the highest-fee fields (EUR 15,000 bachelor, EUR 20,000 master).
Does Aalto University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Aalto University Excellence Scholarship (100% tuition fee waiver); Early acceptance discount (25% off first-year tuition); Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship (EUR 3,000 relocation grant). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Aalto University?
GESCO applies to Aalto University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Aalto University?
Aalto University is in Espoo, Finland. It was founded in 2010.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Aalto University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Aalto University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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