Aalto University has an extensive selection of different programmes and multiple student selections. On this page you can find information on how to apply ÄûÃʵ¼º½ as well as links to the application guidelines and admission criteria for bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
All Aalto University's study options and programmes can be found here.
Application periods for studies starting in 2026
Apply ÄûÃʵ¼º½ Bachelor's programmes in English in the fields of business, technology and art! The next application period is 7–22 January 2026.
The application period for Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is from 7 to 22 January 2026. Studies start in August-September 2026. Applicants are selected to complete both the Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees. Admission to the Bachelor’s Programme in Design and Media is based on preliminary assignments, intake assignments, and an interview.
The application period for Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology is from 7 to 22 January 2026. Studies start in August-September 2026. Applicants are selected to complete the degrees Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology. Admission is based on either the SAT or the ACT test results or on the grades obtained in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, or in the IB, EB or DIA/RP diploma.
The application period for the English-taught Bachelor's Programme in Economics is from 7 to 22 January 2026. Studies start in August-September 2026.
The application period for the English-taught Bachelor’s Programme in International Business is from 7 to 22 January 2026. Studies start in August-September 2026.
Applicants are selected to complete the degrees Bachelor and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration. Admission is based on either SAT/ACT test results or grades obtained in Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB or RP/DIA degree.
Students may apply for transfer to a bachelor’s programme or study option if they hold a right to study towards a bachelor’s and master's degree at another Finnish higher education institution or towards a different degree at Aalto University.
The application period to two-year master’s programmes at Aalto University is once a year.
The master's admissions application period for studies beginning in the autumn of 2026 runs from 1 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
Find out what is required of applicants and what can our doctoral studies offer!
Aalto University offers international joint degree programmes at master-level together with its partner universities in over 20 countries. These programmes have separate application periods and admission procedures from the rest of the master's programmes offered by Aalto University.
Aalto University believes that education must offer more possibilities than ready-made solutions.
Bachelor's and Master's programmes have a tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens. Prospective students subject to tuition fees can apply for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship.
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