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Aalto University’s art & design ranked 8th in the world

Six of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking

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King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark and President of the Republic Alexander Stubb and Suzanne Innes-Stubb visit Aalto University

The Royal and Presidential couple were introduced to quantum and satellite technology and the Aalto Ice and Wave Tank. Aalto University and Niels Bohr Institute signed a letter of intent to intensify their mutual research cooperation.

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Study: World’s critical food crops at imminent risk from rising temperatures

Warming will severely decrease the amount of global cropland available for staple crops of rice, maize, potato and soybean.

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Lahja exhibition 5.2.–21.3.2025

This exhibition gives you a look at how Aalto University, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has made an impact on its community and society.

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Take it or leave it recycling event open to all spring 2025

Welcome to the open to all recycling event!

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Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 23.4.2025 (external link)

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

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Planning a visit or hosting a group? Learn how to make the most of your visit to Aalto University campus or how to give a memorable visit to your delegation.

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Virtual Campus Experience

Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. Experience the tour on desktop, mobile or with VR headset.

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Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

One of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.

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School of Engineering

Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

Aalto Ice Tank / photo by Juha Juvonen

School of Business

We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

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School of Chemical Engineering

We combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

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School of Electrical Engineering

We are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.

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School of Science

Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

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Lifewide Learning

Aalto University Lifewide Learning helps you develop your skills in an ever-changing environment.

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Aalto University Open University

Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.

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Aalto University Junior

Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.

Ukraine war

Information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.

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At Aalto University, we create the conditions for innovation, economic growth, employment and wellbeing. A gift to the university is an investment in a better future.

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Research & Art

Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of digitalisation, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health.

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Give for the future

Join us in building a sustainable future! Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.

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