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Aalto University

Rankings

How every major ranking places Aalto University. Lower is better.

#126
QS World
2027
#183
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#401
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#9Art & Design#36Architecture / Built Environment#51Data Science and Artificial Intelligence#51Engineering - Mineral & Mining#51Marketing#103Business & Management Studies#106Arts & Humanities#115Materials Science

Aalto University in the QS programme rankings (2027):

Programme rankingRank
QS Business Masters: Masters in ManagementAalto University#77
QS Business Masters: Masters in FinanceAalto University#82
QS Business Masters: Masters in MarketingAalto University#46
QS Business Masters: Masters in Business AnalyticsAalto University#70

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Arts, design & creative studies
19
$22,386See →
Engineering & technology
15
$19,028See →
Business & management
10
$16,789See →
Computer science & data technology
9
$19,028See →
Economics, finance & accounting
4
$17,909See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
4
$19,028See →
Life sciences & biotechnology
3
$19,028See →
Natural sciences
3
$19,028See →
Social sciences
3
$19,028See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$19,028
Typical fee a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses
English (IELTS)
No band < 6.0
With 6.5 overall · 68 of 70 courses
Minimum grade
70%
Typical, where published (2 courses)

70 courses mention scholarships. 70 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at Aalto University

The job market for Aalto University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Finland.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at Aalto University cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $19,028 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $22,386, business & management $16,789.

How is Aalto University ranked?

Aalto University is ranked #126 by QS (2027), #183 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #401 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Art & Design (#9) and Architecture / Built Environment (#36).

What IELTS score does Aalto University need for a master's course?

Most master's courses (68 of the 70 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.

How many master's courses does Aalto University offer?

69 master's courses across 9 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (19), engineering & technology (15) and business & management (10).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Aalto University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.