Aalto University, established in 2010 through the merger of three leading Finnish institutions in technology, business, and art and design, is a modern and innovative university located primarily in Otaniemi, Espoo, near Helsinki. With a student population of nearly 20,000, Aalto hosts around 1,000 exchange students each year, offering a dynamic and international academic environment based on established exchange agreements with partner universities worldwide. Known for its interdisciplinary approach, Aalto brings together science, technology, business, and the arts to address complex global challenges. The university provides a wide range of cross-school courses, collaborative projects, and opportunities for multidisciplinary learning, enabling students to develop strong problem-solving and design-thinking skills. Comprehensive support services and an active student community ensure that exchange students enjoy a smooth transition and a rewarding academic and cultural experience.
This destination is open to students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering only.
Credit Equivalency for Arts & Science (undergraduate): 60 ECTS = 5.0 UofT FCE
Available Courses: UofT students can choose courses across Aalto Schools of Technology. Following courses are available for incoming exchange students:
School of Chemical Engineering:
School of Electrical Engineering:
School of Engineering:
School of Science:
Interdisciplinary courses:
Language and communication courses:
Self-study and self-development courses:
Restricted Programs: Courses at PhD-level. Courses from the Aalto University School of Business and the School of Arts, Design and Architecture can not be selected, apart from the interdisciplinary courses.
Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.
