Aalto University
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Helsinki
- Agreement
- Erasmus+
Requirements
Language requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applicants to the English programmes are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS test. However, in the nomination letter, AHO should assure the host institution that your English level is sufficient.
When can you apply?
Architecture students who are in their 6th, 7th or 8th semester and design students who are in their 6th or 7th semester at the time of application.
Credits and courses
Architecture
Read about the courses for Architecture students.
Design
As a Master’s student in Design you can take courses within the Aalto University Master’s programs in:
- Collaborative and Industrial Design
- Contemporary Design
- Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design
- Creative Sustainability
- International Design Business Management
The titles and content of the courses for each semester are set by the programmes and they may change from year to year.
See the courses per semester here.
Students should choose courses they are interested in, but be aware that admission to specific courses is not guaranteed.
The academic year
- Autumn term: early September - end of December
- Spring term: early January - end of May
Look into the Academic Calendar
Expenses and scholarships
Study fees
As an exchange student you pay only the AHO semester fee.
Accommodation
Aalto University has an agreement with HOAS for providing a number of furnished rooms for incoming exchange students. Unfortunately, Aalto University cannot guarantee housing for all the exchange students since the quota is limited. Exchange students can apply for housing through theAalto´s Student Union, AYY.
How to apply
Apply by February 1st for the autumn semester or September 15th for the spring semester.
The host institution application periods:
Application period to Aalto University takes place twice a year:
- 15 March – 15 April: In the spring term, for the upcoming academic year or the autumn term.
- 15 September – 15 October: In the autumn term, for the following spring term.
Please note that applications that arrive late or are incomplete after the deadlines will be rejected
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the International Office by email: international-office@aho.no
Host institution contact
Ms. Suvi Lähteenmäki, in-exchange-arts@aalto.fi, +358 50 463 0210