Aalto University: Statistics

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#388 of 14,131 In the World
#158 of 2,785 In Europe
#3 of 36 In Finland
#81 of 1,024 For Product and Industrial Design
Top50% For 183 other topics
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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 Rate18%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto) or equivalent and entrance examination
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment11,440
Full time employee390
Student:staff ratio29:1

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 43,939 scientific papers published and 880,723 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.

Publications
43,939
Citations
880,723

Aalto University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
32,721 / 680,854
Physics
28,548 / 601,854
Computer Science
23,722 / 479,036
Quantum and Particle physics
21,899 / 475,257
Chemistry
20,651 / 467,494
Biology
18,902 / 457,398
Environmental Science
18,849 / 388,051
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
17,978 / 353,653
Materials Science
15,723 / 341,314
Mathematics
11,997 / 238,188
Organic Chemistry
11,589 / 277,960
Business
11,194 / 213,412
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10,960 / 212,606
Geography and Cartography
10,592 / 210,628
Electrical Engineering
10,468 / 204,114
Geology
9,800 / 208,449
Philosophy
9,477 / 190,748
Statistics
9,329 / 197,967
Political Science
8,929 / 173,414
Optical Engineering
8,664 / 195,646
Law
8,466 / 168,560
Ecology
7,841 / 187,656
Medicine
7,672 / 175,652
Psychology
7,657 / 171,127
Telecommunications
6,997 / 125,765
Mechanical Engineering
6,812 / 130,307
Biochemistry
6,600 / 179,869
Management
6,358 / 126,952
Chemical Engineering
6,087 / 178,305
Economics
5,963 / 114,866
Sociology
5,696 / 121,846
Nanotechnology
5,687 / 167,883
History
5,679 / 108,649
Metallurgical Engineering
5,652 / 119,195
Computer Networking
5,602 / 108,729
Archaeology
5,435 / 106,245
Art & Design
5,060 / 96,308
Machine Learning
5,003 / 105,093
Paleontology
4,844 / 103,891
Physical chemistry
4,740 / 109,351

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 33
1992 4 12
1993 3 9
1994 7 9
1995 7 5
1996 10 11
1997 14 44
1998 8 45
1999 21 49
2000 33 64
2001 32 92
2002 68 198
2003 63 198
2004 48 159
2005 103 195
2006 163 273
2007 162 438
2008 212 523
2009 206 657
2010 1576 1338
2011 2166 5051
2012 2425 10932
2013 2829 18283
2014 3000 27396
2015 3218 36129
2016 3297 46934
2017 3292 57929
2018 3337 72002
2019 3463 88056
2020 3541 105217
2021 3697 126590
2022 3422 131611
2023 3246 137215
Academic rankings

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

  1. Renny Harlin

    Renny Harlin
    Born in
    Finland Flag Finland
    Years
    1959-.. (age 65)
    Enrolled in Aalto University
    Studied in 1978-1981
    Occupations
    directoractorreality television participantcamera operatorfilm director
    Biography

    Renny Harlin is a Finnish film director, producer, and screenwriter who has worked in Hollywood, Europe, and China. His best-known films include A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Deep Blue Sea.

  2. Jorma Ollila

    Jorma Ollila
    Born in
    Finland Flag Finland
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    business executiveentrepreneurbusinesspersoninternational forum participanteconomist
    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.

  3. Dome Karukoski

    Dome Karukoski
    Born in
    Cyprus Flag Cyprus
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    Enrolled in Aalto University
    Studied in 2005
    Occupations
    film actorfilm directorscreenwriter
    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.

  4. Mauri Kunnas

    Mauri Kunnas
    Born in
    Finland Flag Finland
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    children's writercartoonistwritergraphic designervoice actor
    Biography

    Mauri Tapio Kunnas is a Finnish cartoonist and children's author.

All 56 notable alumni

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 297,000

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