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Aalto University

Espoo, Otaniemi campus, FinlandReviewed 22 October 2026

Aalto brings technology, business and creative disciplines into the same university environment.

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Aalto brings technology, business and creative disciplines into the same university environment. The examples below span mathematical AI, hardware/software systems and business strategy. Compare each study option's evaluation criteria: eligibility for one field does not establish readiness for another.

Selected programme examples

  1. Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — MSc (Technology)
  2. Automation and Electrical Engineering — MSc (Technology)
  3. Marketing — MSc (Economics and Business Administration)
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Academic eligibility

  • A relevant recognised bachelor's degree is required for these master's routes.
  • The automation programme evaluates preparation in electrical engineering, control, automation or physics and may consider other backgrounds with sufficient relevant studies.
  • Technical and business study options have different evaluation criteria and may require different documents or tests; inspect the current study-option page before applying.

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Language requirements

  • The selected international study options are taught in English.
  • Provide the accepted proof under Aalto's admissions rules.
  • A programme may permit some study or thesis work in Finnish or Swedish without changing the English-language admission obligation.

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Study intakes

  • The cited regular master's options recruit for the following autumn academic year.
  • Two-year full-time master's study normally comprises 120 ECTS.
  • Separate joint degrees and limited rolling-admission calls can have different schedules.

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Application deadlines

  • The published regular application period for the cited 2027 study options is 7 December 2026–5 January 2027.
  • Check document-upload and final-degree deadlines separately.
  • The 2026 rolling calls shown elsewhere on the site have already ended and are not an extension of this upcoming round.

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International tuition

  • For the published 2027 study options, Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Automation and Electrical Engineering list EUR 17,000 per academic year for fee-liable non-EU/EEA students.
  • Marketing lists EUR 15,000 per academic year.
  • These are annual programme rates, not the full two-year total; exemptions depend on the university's documented rules.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Aalto offers very limited competitive Excellence Scholarships as tuition waivers.
  • An applicant must request consideration during the application period, and a programme may award none.
  • Do not assume a waiver covers living expenses or that a scholarship available to existing Aalto students applies to a new international applicant.

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What can international students study at Aalto University?

Selected programme options include Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — MSc (Technology), Automation and Electrical Engineering — MSc (Technology), Marketing — MSc (Economics and Business Administration). These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Aalto University?

A relevant recognised bachelor's degree is required for these master's routes. The automation programme evaluates preparation in electrical engineering, control, automation or physics and may consider other backgrounds with sufficient relevant studies. Technical and business study options have different evaluation criteria and may require different documents or tests; inspect the current study-option page before applying. The selected international study options are taught in English. Provide the accepted proof under Aalto's admissions rules. A programme may permit some study or thesis work in Finnish or Swedish without changing the English-language admission obligation.

How much are international tuition fees at Aalto University?

For the published 2027 study options, Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Automation and Electrical Engineering list EUR 17,000 per academic year for fee-liable non-EU/EEA students. Marketing lists EUR 15,000 per academic year. These are annual programme rates, not the full two-year total; exemptions depend on the university's documented rules. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Aalto University?

The published regular application period for the cited 2027 study options is 7 December 2026–5 January 2027. Check document-upload and final-degree deadlines separately. The 2026 rolling calls shown elsewhere on the site have already ended and are not an extension of this upcoming round. The cited regular master's options recruit for the following autumn academic year. Two-year full-time master's study normally comprises 120 ECTS. Separate joint degrees and limited rolling-admission calls can have different schedules. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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