CEFR levels of language proficiency
The language courses are defined by their the desired starting and target skill levels of the course participants in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defined by the Council of Europe.
Admission to the Bachelor's Programme in International Business, Bachelor and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration (3 yrs + 2 yrs)
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.
Leadership Team
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture Leadership Team members include the Dean, Vice Deans, Heads of the departments, the Development Manager, the School's Controller, HR Manager, Communications Manager, student member and other specialists.
Quality
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture is working to maintain and develop its quality management system to support its strategic management and to continuously improve its operations at all levels.
Strategy
Here is the strategy and implementation plan of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Admission to Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media, Bachelor and Master of Arts (3 yrs + 2 yrs)
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.
CRM team
If you are interested in customer relationship management, don't hesitate to contact the CRM team!
ARTS Educational Board
The Educational Board evaluates the teaching skills in academic recruitments, especially in tenure track and lecture track processes, and develops the educational strategy for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Academic Committee of School of Arts, Design and Architecture (TSAK)
The Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee is a joint, university-level administrative body consisting of several members; it serves to promote a high quality of research, teaching, and artistic activity.
Teaching Competence Assessment Committee (TCAC) - School of Business
School of Business Teaching Competence Assessment Committee
Photo studio/ Open
The Open Photo studio is a fully equipped learning environment dedicated for photography. Space offers a versatile studio and it is available for student projects.
Photography studio
Photography studio on Väre is a learning environment for courses, research and for artistic activities.
Master's admissions
Aalto University organises various admissions and each of them have their own admission requirements, schedules and instructions. On this page you can find instructions for Master's admissions 2020.
Sewing Workshop
Sewing Workshop is a research and learning environment for ARTS students and researchers. The workshop offers facilities, equipment and technical staff to fulfill their course work and the physical part of the artistic research.
CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) at Aalto University
Study international management in the highly regarded, world's most international MIM programme at Aalto University School of Business. CEMS is a global alliance of academic and corporate institutions and NGOs, dedicated to educating and preparing future generations of international business leaders. At Aalto, you can study CEMS MIM as an Add-on CEMS MIM programme or as an integrated part of the Global Management programme. It includes an exchange term, business project, skills seminars and exclusive and elective courses.
Pattern making Workshop
The Pattern making Workshop is a research and learning environment for ARTS students and researchers. The workshop offers facilities, equipment and technical staff to fulfill their course work and the physical part of the artistic research.
Department of Accounting & Business Law Publications
The Department of accounting & business law regularly publishes in top, international, peer-reviewed outlets.
Add-on CEMS MIM for Aalto students
CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) includes CEMS courses, an extensive business project, a semester abroad at another CEMS university, an international internship, and seminars familiarising the students with skills required in working life.
Aalto students can apply to complete the CEMS MIM programme (66 ECTS) in parallel with their regular Aalto MSc studies during one academic year.