Aalto University
Espoo, Finland · Finland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Espoo, Finland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €136.7
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Formed from the merger of technology, business and art/design schools — a distinctive design-led technology profile unique in the Nordics.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Design- and technology-focused university with strong English-taught offering. Annual budget: verified 2026/27 union fee €66 plus €70.70 healthcare if liable. Qualifying external social-security coverage exempts healthcare. Healthcare uses the 2026 rate; the spring 2027 rate is not yet verified.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Finnish/Swedish / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Finnish/Swedish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Finnish/Swedish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs. Other mandatory fees: Kela healthcare fee is separate from student union membership: €35.35/term in calendar year 2026. Exempt if covered by social security in another EU/EEA country, Switzerland, the UK or EU institutions; citizenship alone is not sufficient. Send Kela the EHIC/GHIC or other required evidence. Doctoral and exchange students are outside this fee scheme. The 2027 rate is not yet verified.
Programme entries (14)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Programme in Economics (English-taught) | Bachelor | English | €0 for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens | Not yet verified |
| Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology | Bachelor | English | €0 for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens | See university page |
| Business — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Computer Science — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Computer Science — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Design — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Design — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Design — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Master's Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences (CCIS) | Master | English | €0 for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens | Not yet verified |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English or Finnish/Swedish depending on programme. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
An eligible upper secondary qualification for Bachelor’s study. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Language requirements
English-taught programmes require English proof (threshold set by each programme); Finnish/Swedish-taught programmes require national-language proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Upper secondary certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- English language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical joint application: January for the autumn intake; some Master’s admissions run in separate rounds.
How to apply
Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi) · Admissions portal →
Most admissions run through the national Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi) joint application.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi)
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- Early January
- Applications close
- ≈ 22 January (joint application, autumn intake)
- Documents to submit
- Upload certificates to the Studyinfo application; certified copies may be requested later.
- Note
- Some Master’s programmes have separate, later rounds.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.aalto.fi
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- admissions@aalto.fi
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Otakaari 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Admission contact verified against an official university/alliance page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- Aalto University official website
https://www.aalto.fi - Aalto University — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.aalto.fi/en/international-students/tuition-fees-and-scholarships - Aalto University — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.aalto.fi/en/international-students/international-students - AYY — membership fee 2026/27
https://www.ayy.fi/en/membership-and-student-card/membership-fee - Study in Finland — union membership and costs
https://www.studyinfinland.fi/funding-your-studies/fees-and-cost-living - Kela — 2026 healthcare fee and social-security exemptions
https://www.kela.fi/student-healthcare-fee-higher-education - Studyinfo – Tuition fees
https://opintopolku.fi/ - Metropolia UAS – Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
https://www.metropolia.fi/ - Study in Finland — union membership and costs
https://www.studyinfinland.fi/funding-your-studies/fees-and-cost-living - Kela — 2026 healthcare fee and social-security exemptions
https://www.kela.fi/student-healthcare-fee-higher-education - AYY — membership fee 2026/27
https://www.ayy.fi/en/membership-and-student-card/membership-fee - HYY — membership fee 2026/27
https://hyy.fi/en/members/membership - University of Oulu — 2027 bachelor admission timelines
https://www.oulu.fi/en/apply/how-apply/applying-bachelors-programmes/bachelors-admissions-deadlines