Aalto Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

International students must submit a proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for Aalto University admission ( especially non-english speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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Below are the Aalto University application requirements for international students:

Undergraduate application requirements: 

• Applicants need not pay any application fee and can directly apply to the university.

• Applicants can obtain recommendations from teachers who have taught them core academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, or social studies. Additionally, a recommendation from the school’s college counselor is required. However, if the school doesn't have a counsellor, the students can get a recommendation from a school administrator like a principal or an academic advisor.  This isn’t compulsory however, it would add value to the applicants.

• The applicant should submit the school report and the official transcript, including all secondary school courses. 

• Applicants must also submit additional English Langauge requirements.

Graduate application requirements:

• Applicants must submit Academic transcripts.

• The undergraduate degree must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits or three years of full-time study if they are applying for Masters courses. 

• The degree must give eligibility to apply for master’s degree studies at a university in the awarding country.

• All the required application documents must be submitted by the deadline.

• The awarding higher education institution has to be a recognised part of the official national education system of the country.

• Applicants must also submit additional English Langauge requirements.

Students from outside the EEA/EU countries are liable to pay a tuition fees. For some international students the tuitoin fee may be too much. But to reduce the burden of high tuition fee, Aalto University offers many kinds of scholarships. One of the most popular scholarship for international students is Aalto University scholarship. Aalto University Scholarship programme seeks to recognise talented non-EU/EEA students. Aalto University scholarships are merit-based and are granted on a competitive basis.

Aalto University has  a great performance in global rankings over the past five years. In the University Ranking THE (Times Higher Education) university is ranked 201-250 in year 2023. Additionally, in the year 2024 the World University Ranking QS has ranked it at 109. We can say that the university is in the top 150 universities and it is one of the best universities in Finland as well. Hence, for international students Aalto Univeristy is surely a good option

The  Aalto University acceptance rate is around 18%- 20%  for international students. This means that only 18 to 20 of applicants are admitted annually out of the 100 applications received. It is also important to note that meeting minimum requirement criteria doesn’t guarantee admission during selection. However, applicants should give their best to present a strong application highlighting their academic achievements, experience and extracurricular activities to increase their chances of acceptance.

(Due to the unavailability of the current acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary).

Applicants applying to Aalto University must meet specific minimum average requirements based on the school they are applying for. However, for international students applying for Aalto University the minimum GPA required by applicants is 3.0. To be admitted to the programme at Aalto  it is recommended to have a strong academic profile, including competitive scores in the GREs.  or GREs.  However, the admission process at Aalto University takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process. 

University of Helsinki and Aalto University are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of University of Helsinki and Aalto University. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MS course for PG)

International applicants applying to Aalto University are required to take either GMAT or GRE. This is an essential application process if the applicant is applying for a Masters course. The university considers scores from either of these tests as a part of evaluating candidate's qualifications. It’s essential for applicants to ensure they must complete all the documents and fulfill their requirements.

The cost of attending Aalto University can vary depending on the main factors, such as course level of study (UG and PG). However, International students considering this university could be a little higher than compared to finland citizens. The UG programme Academic tuition fee for international students is around ( INR 10.8L) per annum, depending on the course. It’s (INR 47.4 L - 52.1 L) for PG programs.

The Aalto University application deadline for Masters programs ranges from late Novermber to early Jan. However international students aiming to apply between Nov 30 and Jan 2 for 2024 is closed now. To ensure the applicant dosn’t miss the deadlines,   we request them to check the official website as well to avoid the last minute confusion. Below are the Aalto University application deadlines 2024:

There is no Application fee for Aalto University as the university eliminated the fee exclusively for its students. By not having an application fee, the University is creating good options and opportunities for students across the globe to pursue their educational interests and goals without the financial burden on the students. However, for Graduate students, the university hasn’t specified an application fee, hence it is suggested to call the admission office to get more details regarding the process.