Aalto University

Established in 2010, Aalto University is a new university with centuries of experience. It was created from the merger of three Finnish universities: The Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology, The University of Art and Design Helsinki. From the 1st of January 2012 Aalto University consists of six schools, which are the following: School of Arts, Design and Architecture; School of Chemical Technology; School of Economics; School of Electrical Engineering; School of Engineering; School of Science.

Aalto University works towards a better world through top-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, pioneering education, surpassing traditional boundaries, and enabling renewal. Aalto University educates responsible, broadminded experts with a comprehensive understanding of complex subjects to act as society’s visionaries. The national mission of Aalto University is to support Finland`s success and contribute to Finnish society, its internationalization and competitiveness, and to promote the welfare of its people through highquality research and education.

Foundation year: 2010
Short name: Aalto U
Type: Public
Students: 12420
Faculty: 650
Faculty/Students Ratio: 19:1
Region: Europe
Location: Espoo and Helsinki