Introduction

Aalto University is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It is a top Nordic university with an ancient history and hundreds of years of experience in running schools. It was established in 2010 by the merger of three famous Finnish universities: Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki University of Art and Design, and Helsinki School of Economics.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: about 25,000 students and 4,512 faculty.

Course settings: nearly 100 English-taught degree programs are offered, covering three fields: science, technology and engineering, art and design, and business and economics.

History and establishment time

Its history can be traced back to the Helsinki University of Technology established in 1849, and it was officially merged to form Aalto University in 2010.

School strength

Faculty: 4,512 faculty There are many experts and scholars in various disciplines, such as Arturi Virtanen, the Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, who was a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Helsinki University of Technology. They provide high-quality education and guidance for students.

Scientific research level: The school produces a large number of high-quality scientific research results every year. For example, in the field of engineering technology, especially in the field of mobile communications, research and teaching are at the international top level; its low-temperature laboratory has set the world's lowest temperature record; chemical technology related to wood processing is also leading in the world. In addition, the school has also made significant progress in research in the fields of materials science and computer science. In the 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings, materials science ranks 80th and computer science and information systems ranks 84th.

Teaching resources: As a comprehensive university, Aalto University has rich teaching resources, including modern laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc. The school has also established cooperative relations with many internationally renowned companies to provide students with internship and employment opportunities. For example, Otaniemi, where the main campus is located, has a world-class high-tech entrepreneurship center and the headquarters of many internationally renowned corporate groups such as Nokia, Kone Elevator, and Futeng Power.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the combination of practice and science, pursue valuable art, emphasize interdisciplinary education and research, and strive to cultivate professionals with innovation, practical ability and social responsibility. Encourage students to actively explore new things and new knowledge, create an international and eye-catching learning and research environment to meet global challenges and promote social development and progress.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: In the 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings, Art and Design ranked 6th in the world, Architecture and Built Environment ranked 48th, Business and Management Research ranked 76th, Materials Science ranked 80th, and Computer Science and Information Systems ranked 84th. .

Key laboratories and research centers: The school has several key laboratories and research centers, such as the cryogenic laboratory of the Helsinki University of Technology, which set the world's lowest temperature record; it has invested heavily in nanotechnology research, has the largest clean room in the Nordic and Baltic countries, and the largest microscope cluster in Europe.

Faculty

The school has 6 colleges, namely the School of Engineering, the School of Business, the School of Chemical Engineering, the School of Science, the School of Electrical Engineering, and the School of Art, Design and Architecture.

Ranking

109th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Finnish students and EU students do not need to pay tuition fees, while tuition fees for non-EU students vary depending on the major. The Aalto University Scholarship Program aims to recognize outstanding students from non-EU/EEA areas. The scholarship is based on performance and is awarded on a merit basis, covering 50% (category B) or 100% (category A) of the tuition fee. Class).

Campus

The main campus is located in Otaniemi, which has several high-tech companies, the Finnish Forest Industry Joint Laboratory, and the High-tech Entrepreneurship Service Center. It is close to the Finnish Life Science Center and the headquarters of several internationally renowned corporate groups, and is only a 10-minute drive from the center of the capital Helsinki. In addition, some of the school's facilities are located in the center of Helsinki.