Formed in 2010 by merging the Helsinki University of Technology, the Helsinki School of Economics, and the University of Art and Design Helsinki. Aalto is a public research university with a strong focus on the intersection of technology, science, art, and business, located in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Address: Otakaari 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Engineering, Information and Computer Science, Materials Science
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Software Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Holds strategic partnerships with major Finnish companies and is a member of several prestigious international networks, including CLUSTER and the Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance.
Research:
Research is focused on six key areas: ICT and digitalisation, Materials and sustainable use of natural resources, Global business dynamics, Art and design knowledge building, Advanced energy solutions, and Human-centered living environments.
Famous Alumnis:
Linus Torvalds, Risto Siilasmaa, Jorma Ollila
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
12000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
50000
Pros
Highly ranked internationally, interdisciplinary approach, strong ties to industry and a vibrant startup ecosystem, tuition-free for EU/EEA students.
Cons
Highly competitive admission, finding housing in the Helsinki area can be challenging and expensive.
Best For
Students seeking a world-class, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial education in technology and science.
- Design Thinking, Engineering, Human-Centered Design, Information Technology (IT), Innovation, Materials, Research and Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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