Aalto University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #346 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #137 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 36 | In Finland |
| #77 of 3,323 | For Management Information Systems |
| Top50% | For 191 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Enrollment
- 11,440
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aalto.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;Swedish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto) or equivalent and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 11,440 |
| Full time employee | 390 |
| Student:staff ratio | 29:1 |
We've calculated the 18% acceptance rate for Aalto University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Aalto University is a world-class research university with 52,546 scientific papers published and 1,423,720 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Mathematics.
Aalto University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 22 |
| 1994 | 10 | 33 |
| 1995 | 13 | 32 |
| 1996 | 15 | 82 |
| 1997 | 22 | 122 |
| 1998 | 15 | 161 |
| 1999 | 28 | 166 |
| 2000 | 33 | 236 |
| 2001 | 39 | 318 |
| 2002 | 79 | 394 |
| 2003 | 82 | 448 |
| 2004 | 70 | 447 |
| 2005 | 125 | 528 |
| 2006 | 182 | 785 |
| 2007 | 193 | 1142 |
| 2008 | 234 | 1549 |
| 2009 | 251 | 2005 |
| 2010 | 1781 | 3369 |
| 2011 | 2352 | 8564 |
| 2012 | 2626 | 15574 |
| 2013 | 3008 | 24850 |
| 2014 | 3305 | 37726 |
| 2015 | 3480 | 48061 |
| 2016 | 3380 | 60904 |
| 2017 | 3493 | 75170 |
| 2018 | 3626 | 92314 |
| 2019 | 3733 | 110579 |
| 2020 | 3986 | 133656 |
| 2021 | 4186 | 161571 |
| 2022 | 3789 | 160615 |
| 2023 | 3760 | 176105 |
| 2024 | 2957 | 176212 |
| 2025 | 1976 | 156258 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Aalto University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,000 - 15,000 |
| Master's Degree | 15,000 - 18,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free for EU/EEA citizens, 13,000 for non-EU/EEA citizens |
The currency used is EUR (Euros).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Aalto University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen | Computer Engineering, Data Processing, Design, Economics, Engineering, International Business, Technology |
|---|---|
| Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen | Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Cinema and Television, Computer Science, Design, Display and Stage Design, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Physical Engineering, Real Estate, Small Business |
| Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen | Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences |
Aalto University alumni
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Renny Harlin
- Enrolled in Aalto University
- Studied in 1978-1981
- Occupations
- film directorfilm screenwriterproducerdirectormanufacturer
- Biography
-
Renny Harlin is a Finnish filmmaker who has worked in America, Europe, and Asia. He is known for directing films such as Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, Deep Blue Sea and Cutthroat Island, the latter of has the distinction of being one of the biggest box office bombs of all time.
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Elina Valtonen
- Enrolled in Aalto University
- Studied in 2005
- Occupations
- politicianbanker
- Biography
-
Elina Maria Valtonen is a Finnish politician who has served as Minister for Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Petteri Orpo since 2023. A member of the National Coalition Party (NCP), she has represented the constituency of Uusimaa in the Parliament of Finland since 2014. In the 2021 municipal election she won the second-highest number of votes in Helsinki and was elected a member of its city council.
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Jorma Ollila
- Occupations
- business executiveentrepreneurmerchantbusinesspersoneconomist
- Biography
-
Jorma Jaakko Ollila is a Finnish businessman who was chairman of Royal Dutch Shell from 1 June 2006 to May 2015, and at Nokia Corporation chairman from 1999 to 2012 and CEO from 1992 to 2006. He has been a director of Otava Books and Magazines Group Ltd. since 1996 and UPM-Kymmene since 1997, and an advisory partner at Perella Weinberg Partners, a New York–based boutique investment bank founded by Joseph R. Perella and Peter Weinberg in 2006.
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Dome Karukoski
- Enrolled in Aalto University
- Studied in 2005
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Thomas August George Dome Karukoski is a Finnish film director. He has won over 30 festival awards and having directed six feature films that became blockbusters in his home country and also received international recognition.
Aalto University faculties and divisions
| Institute : Information Technology | Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Institute : Physics | Physics |
| School : Arts, Design and Architecture | Art Education, Art History, Business and Commerce, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Cinema and Television, Design, Display and Stage Design, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Textile Design |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Finance, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Economics, Labour Law, Leadership, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Small Business |
| School : Chemical Engineering | Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Forest Products, Geophysics, Industrial Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Real Estate, Regional Studies, Systems Analysis, Technology, Urban Studies |
| School : Electrical Engineering | Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Nanotechnology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
| School : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Science | Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mathematics, Media Studies, Systems Analysis |
General information
| Alternative names | Aalto-yliopisto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
| Motto | Labor et scientia Labor and Science |
| Colors | blue, yellow, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 18000 Otakaari 1 B Espoo, 00076 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 315,000 |