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Aalto University

Aalto University is a multidisciplinary research university in Finland where technology, business, arts and design come together to create solutions for a changing world.

Updated 13 August 2026

#126 QS World University Rankings 2027100+ degree programmes taught in English ProgrammesFounded in 2010

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Aalto University · Finland

Overview

About Aalto University

Aalto University is a foundation-based research university in Espoo, within the Greater Helsinki region, built around an unusually strong combination of technology, business, arts and design. Established in 2010 through the merger of three respected Finnish institutions, Aalto was created to make collaboration across disciplines easier and to turn academic knowledge into ideas and solutions with real-world value.

Its six schools bring together engineering, science, economics, management, architecture, design and creative practice within one academic community. The Otaniemi campus supports this approach through advanced laboratories, studios, workshops and learning spaces, alongside close interaction with companies, research organisations and an active startup ecosystem. Students gain specialist depth while being encouraged to work across fields, making Aalto especially relevant to innovation, entrepreneurship and future-focused careers.

For Aalto University, UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling from programme selection to final offer acceptance and post-offer planning. For Bangladeshi students, support can cover eligibility, application documents, tuition and scholarship planning, and Bangladesh-specific document certification. Admission and scholarship decisions remain authority-controlled.

At a glance

Key Highlights

#126 in QS World University Rankings 2027

QS Ranking

100+ degree programmes across technology, business, arts and design

English-Taught Study

#9 globally in QS Subject Rankings 2026

Art & Design

16,000 students across six schools

University Community

IELTS 6.5 overall; Master’s writing 6.0

English Requirement

Strong company links and an active innovation ecosystem

Industry & Startups

AYY / HOAS options; university accommodation is not guaranteed

Student Housing

Highly competitive 100% tuition waivers for selected fee-paying applicants

Scholarships

Recognition

Rankings & Recognition

QS World University Rankings 2027 #126

QS Art & Design 2026 #9 globally

THE Most International Universities 2026 #53 globally · #1 in Finland

THE Business & Economics 2026 #65 globally

THE Computer Science 2026 #87 globally

QS Subject Rankings 2026 5 fields in the global top 100; Architecture #36

Catalogue

Programmes at Aalto University

Business Analytics, Master of Science

Master'sBusiness Analytics, Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceOn Campus January

€15,000/yr

৳21,39,900

2 years

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Eligibility

Admission Requirements

IELTS Academic – Master’s: 6.5 overall, with writing 6.0

TOEFL iBT – Master’s: 4.5 overall and 4.0 in each subtest for tests from 21 January 2026; older valid tests 92 overall, writing 22

PTE Academic – Master’s: 68 overall, with writing 61

Cambridge English – Master’s: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency at Aalto’s accepted grades

Graduate Programmes: A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS or three years of full-time study is normally required and must grant Master’s eligibility in the awarding country. Study-option-specific academic criteria apply.

Undergraduate Entry for Bangladeshi Applicants: HSC, Alim or an equivalent qualification may establish general eligibility if it grants university access in Bangladesh. Current English-taught Business/Economics and Science/Technology routes normally use SAT/ACT; Design and Media uses assignments, interview and English proof.

Research / PhD Programmes: A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent and suitable research fit are normally required. Procedures vary by doctoral programme, and doctoral study has no tuition fee.

Work Experience: Programme-dependent; it is not a general university-wide requirement.

GMAT / GRE: Required for School of Business Master’s applicants in Admission Group 2, including applicants with a qualifying degree from outside Finland. Programme-specific minimum scores apply.

Application Documents: Study-option requirements vary. For Bangladesh-issued degrees, Aalto requires the degree certificate and transcript to follow its Bangladesh certification rules through Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-attestation or properly stamped certified copies when requested.

Application Portal & Fees: Apply through Studyinfo. Bangladeshi applicants normally pay Finland’s statutory €100 application fee unless exempt; payment is due within seven days. Current non-EU tuition for English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s study is €12,000–€20,000 per academic year depending on field.

Calendar

Application Deadlines

Master’s – Autumn 2027: 7 December 2026–5 January 2027. Aalto normally has one annual Master’s application round; international joint degrees may differ.

Bachelor’s in English – Autumn 2027: 7–22 January 2027. Recheck programme-specific SAT/ACT, assignment and document deadlines when the 2027 admission criteria are published.

Undergraduate Selection: Aalto has no general foundation-year route for its English Bachelor’s programmes; selection is route-specific.

Research / PhD: Schedules are doctoral-programme specific; applicants should begin early to confirm research fit and supervision requirements.

UnivEase Guidance Available

For Aalto University, UnivEase provides Bangladesh-focused guidance on programme matching, tests, documents, Studyinfo, scholarships and post-offer planning.

Note: Admission criteria, tuition, scholarships and deadlines vary by programme and cycle. Aalto controls admission and scholarship decisions.

Funding

Scholarships at Aalto University

Aalto University Excellence Scholarship

Eligibility: Aalto · Tuition-fee-liable Bachelor’s and Master’s applicants · Bangladeshi applicants included

Amount: 100% tuition fee waiver · Very limited and highly competitive · Apply with the admission application

Bachelor’s Early-Acceptance Tuition Reduction

Eligibility: Aalto · New tuition-fee-liable Bachelor’s students meeting the University’s acceptance and payment conditions

Amount: 25% reduction from first-year tuition · Exact payment deadline follows the admission offer

Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship

Eligibility: Aalto School of Business · Tuition-fee-liable Master’s applicants to Marketing or International Management

Amount: €3,000 relocation grant · Separate application · Cannot be combined with the Aalto Excellence Scholarship

Aalto’s principal university-wide award for fee-paying degree applicants is the highly competitive Excellence Scholarship, which covers tuition but not living costs. Programme, joint-degree and external funding may also be available, but eligibility and schedules vary and funding is never guaranteed.

Scholarship information for Aalto University is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

Student life

Campus & Student Life

Student Housing

No Aalto-owned dormitories; apply through AYY, HOAS or the private market

Campus Facilities

Learning Centre, studios, labs, workshops, cafés, restaurants, shops and UniSport

200+ Student Organisations

Academic, cultural, sports, entrepreneurship and hobby communities

Otaniemi Campus

Espoo waterfront campus; about 11 minutes by metro from Helsinki’s Kamppi

Health & Insurance

FSHS for eligible degree students; residence permits require compliant private insurance

Quiet Room

Shared space for reflection, meditation and prayer in the Undergraduate Centre

Global Community

16,000 students across six schools in a highly international environment

Aalto’s Otaniemi campus brings technology, business, arts and design together in one walkable innovation district beside the sea. Learning spaces, research facilities, studios, startup communities and everyday services sit close to the metro, with easy access to Helsinki. Housing is arranged independently through AYY, HOAS or the private market and is not guaranteed, so international students should apply early and keep realistic alternatives.

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