Game Design Winter School
This multidisciplinary course combines game design's artistic and technical aspects, contemporary game development and prototyping.
Aalto University Winter School
The application period for Winter School runs from 1 October to 30 November.
Applications are open!
In February 2026, Aalto University Winter School offers you the opportunity to combine an academic learning experience with the best Finnish winter has to offer. Students are taught by motivated teachers and experts from Aalto University with hands-on learning and innovative approaches. All our courses prepare students to tackle real-world challenges in a global context.
Each course is complemented by the social program where participants from all winter school courses can easily network and connect in a relaxed environment. The social events and extracurricular excursions allow you to get to know Finnish culture, nature and history through authentic experiences.
Explore our courses for Winter School 2026
Dates: 2 鈥 13 February 2026
Introduction to AI and Machine Learning Winter School
Explore the future of technology! In this two-week intensive course, participants will dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a special focus on Large Language Models (LLMs).
Early Bird offer at Aalto University Winter School
Get 10% off tuition fees when paying by October 31st, 2025.
Important dates 2025 / 2026
| Application period |
1 October to 30 November 2025. If you need a visa we recommend applying by 1 November 2025. |
|---|---|
| Social program sign up | By 4 December 2025 |
| Teaching on Aalto University campus | 2 鈥 13 February 2026 |
Read experiences from our students
Summer School Alum Story: 鈥淚f you鈥檙e interested in game design, there鈥檚 no place like this鈥
Aaron Misra from Mumbai, India, joined the Game Design course by Aalto University Summer School in July 2025.
Summer School Alum Story: Different perspectives on AI results in endless possibilities
Arjun Krisha, a construction engineering student from India, attended the Introduction to AI and Machine Learning summer course by Aalto University Summer School.
Get to know Finland in the winter
5 reasons why Finnish winter is crazy cool
Finland鈥檚 winter weather can be extreme, but it doesn鈥檛 have to stop students from having fun
Winter School social programme and events
Discover the amazing people in your class and uncover the wonders of Finland with exciting extracurricular activities.
5 things to do in the winter or early spring when visiting Aalto University
Study programs abroad allow you to explore a new city and culture. Luckily there is a lot to do close to the Aalto University campus.
Additional information
Travel arrangements for Summer and Winter School students
Learn about the guidelines for visa application and budgeting for your stay during the summer course.
Information for Summer and Winter School Applicants
Get to know the application guidelines and tuition fees.
Contact us
Summer School Team
If you have any questions about Winter School 2026, please contact the Summer School team. We're here to help!