Colleges in Finland

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:Name of The UniversityRankingAcceptance Rate1st Year Tuition FeeUniversity of Helisinki # 9917 %  UG course: INR 12 L  PG course:INR 12 L - 16 LAalto University#  273 18 %UG Course:  NAPG course:  INR 8 L - 13 L (The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MS course for PG)

Below is the application process for University of Helsinki: The application process at University of  Helsinki  may vary depending on the course and level of study you choose. However, here is the application process is listed below:Step 1: The Application Process can be made through the official websiteStep 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: Transcripts of your high school/ UG degree transcripts depending on the level of studyA minimum score of 6.5 and above in IELTSSOPPortfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course )Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.Step 6: The applicant need not pay the application feeStep 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the University of  Helsinki portal.

As per the experience of one of the student at Aalto University, you expect the following.a)Student life includes lot’s of drinking, it’s not mandatory, but you’ll be out of it if you don’t drink.b) Finnish people drink loads of coffee, drinking coffee is the biggest social thing we have.c) Get a 30-day student bus ticket. It’s quite cheap and you can use the metro, trams, local trains, local ferries and busses with it.d) We Finns are not chatty people, but if you need help with something, just ask for help. We’ll be happy to help.e) Going back to a). You probably come from a place where alcohol is cheaper than here, so bring as much alcohol with you as you can. Finnish alcohol prices can be found in alko.fi.f) Aalto University is not in Helsinki, it’s in Espoo. So try to get an apartment close.

Aalto University scholarships cover either 50 % (Category B) or 100 % (Category A) of the tuition fee. Aalto University scholarships are awarded as tuition fee waivers. If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship when you apply to Aalto University. The scholarship application is part of the application form for admission. On the application form, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. Scholarship must be applied during the application period. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the application period has ended.