r/Aalto

I know, it may sound a bit strange to compare Finnish elite uni with medium-level US uni. But my case is a bit complicated and i need to choose one for sure.

USF - AI major. $11k/year scholarship for tuition (around $6k tuition lefts for tuition + ~$20k for dorm and meals per year)

Aalto - DSD major. No scholarship. Tuition + living costs = 12k + 8k = 20k euro per year.

The thing that forces me to choose is that i was firstly waitlisted from Aalto and almost lost my hope from it. While with USF, i completed most parts docs and even registered to the Visa interview.

It is okay for me to cancel the visa to USF, but i want to make sure that Aalto and Finland itself is a good place for working after my studies and it can open wide doors of opportunities.

Any ideas and suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you!

I'm currently having a dilemma choosing between studying in a USA t10 (University of Washington CS) paid or at Aalto but free, so people studying at Aalto, do you feel satisfied enough with the course that you feel you might pick Aalto in such a scenario? Why/why not? (I should add that I'd prefer not to work in the USA long-term if I have the choice, so my question is more about the undergrad education and community itself)

Is it worth studying DSD at Aalto right now, in terms of career opportunities and employment after graduation?

Anyone applying to Computational Engineering or DSD and having the Finnish ID to access MyStudy info, can I ask for the current wait list or current admission score situation? Thanks a lot!

I am an Indian student planning to enroll into aalto by 2027 via SAT/IELTS score so i wanted to ask how realistic is it to get the aalto scholarship and how good is the job market after doing MSC on data science?

Hi everyone, I’ve been admitted to Chemical Engineering at both Aalto and LUT. I’m trying to decide which one to choose and I'm really struggling.

Integration:

-Which university offers a better environment for international students to integrate and meet Finns?

-Does the smaller size of Lappeenranta create a closer student community compared to Helsinki?

Career: How do the internship and job opportunities compare between Espoo/Helsinki and Lappeenranta for ChemEng?

Established vs. New: Aalto’s program is well-established, while LUT’s English bachelor is new this year. Does this matter?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Hi everyone,
I’m thinking about applying to the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Master’s programme at Aalto University because I want to work in UI/UX or product design in Finland in the future.
I wanted to ask current students or graduates:
How good is the programme overall?
Is Aalto well respected in Finland for UI/UX and product design?
Are internships or part-time jobs realistic during studies?
How difficult is it for international students to find UX/UI jobs after graduation?
Do graduates usually stay and work in Finland?
How strong does your portfolio need to be for admission?
I’d really appreciate honest experiences or advice. Thanks!

I am an Indian and I have an admit from KTH Royal's master's program, Electromagnetics Fusion and Space Engineering, and Aalto University’s master's program in Electronics and Nanotechnology.

I didn't get a scholarship for either one. Program-wise, I am a bit more aligned with the Aalto program because it has a perfect mix of courses in the exact way I want to study. (I just wish to do some interesting things with radio tech for space: yes, that's radio astronomy.)

I had a long-standing interest in electrodynamics, so I applied to the KTH program so I could study some mathematically and physically rigorous electromagnetics courses in the field of plasma and space physics. I love these!!😍

I am planning to do a PhD right after my master's. I should easily pick Aalto University’s master's program as I am more aligned towards it, but KTH has a better international reputation, and I think I can apply for a PhD in countries like Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, etc., where PhD salaries are higher and it is considered a job. Aalto is a new university, so I am confused about which to choose. Does Aalto also have the same or similar international reputation?

Thank you for your time!

Has the bachelor's economics waiting list been moved? Does anyone have any news?

Hi! I’m a 12th grade student looking to study chemical engineering at Aalto University. I’m planning on applying for the 27-28 session and was wondering what are the steps I need to take to get the 100% scholarship?

1. I know my SATs has to be minimum 1570-1580, but do other factors like my school grades or board exams grades matter as well?

2)Would I need to submit a separate document about my extracurricular activities and does the committee take that into consideration when giving out scholarships?

3. I also heard that Aalto only offers the 100% scholarship now and not 50% or any other percentage, could anyone confirm if this is true?

4. I would love to know if there are any external scholarships available other than the ones Aalto provides and if that affects my chance of getting the 100% scholarship

5. If anyone is at Aalto right now or has gotten the 100% scholarship esp in Chemical engineering please let me know your experience/ any advice you have!

Thank you so much

Hey guys,
I am considering doing my Master in Mathematics at either Aalto or University of Helsinki. But I'm not sure which one is better. I think University of Helsinki is better for pure math, while Aalto is better for applied? I'm interested in both, but I'm more about pure math, like analysis or mathematical physics. Which one should I choose? Thank you for your time!

Sincerely suggest that students who are about to come to Aalto in the future should try not to choose jmt1 when applying a house. The sound insulation of jmt1 is toooooooo bad, and the footsteps of neighbors and upstairs can be heard clearly.

Title says it all. Please help urgently. I looked through their website but for some damn reason I could not find it. I was working with a company to help me prepare for studying/living abroad and they fucked us over by getting an appointment at the wrong VFS office. The correct one said that all of their appointment times are full and I might not end up getting one for a while. Please, please, lend me your help. Thank you.