QS World Ranking
#115
Acceptance Rate
12%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$15,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#32
Helsinki
Application Deadline
January 22
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
17,000
students
International Students
22%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Finland's top innovation university merging technology, business and design in Helsinki's vibrant tech scene.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Finland's top innovation university. All international programs in English. Helsinki area is Scandinavia's tech hub.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Aalto University
Acceptance Rate
12%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 22
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$15,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via studyinfo.fi by January 16
- High school diploma with strong academic record
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 92+ for English-taught programs
- Math and science prerequisites for Engineering programs
- No SAT/ACT required
- Entrance exam required for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Teaching periods split into sub-periods within each semester.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$15,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 22
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 12%
- QS Best Student City (Helsinki)
- #32 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Aalto University Scholarship
- ✓Finland Scholarship
Cost of Living — Espoo, Finland
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,455
vs. avg US college student
23% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Espoo/Helsinki is affordable for Scandinavia. Student housing through HOAS is subsidized. Finland's nature is right outside the city.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Aalto University as a US Student
Aalto University is located in Espoo, Finland and is ranked #115in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Arts & Design, Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$15,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 12%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 22. Scholarships available include the Aalto University Scholarship.