Located in Finland, alto university is a top university in northern Europe with ancient history and hundreds of years of school running experience. Its history can be traced back to the Helsinki Polytechnic University established in 1849. It is one of the members of Nordic fivetech (n5t) and EIT of European Institute of innovation and technology. After centuries of historical precipitation and the combination of innovation ideas in the new era, it has now developed into the best recognized university in Finland and one of the most desired universities for senior high school students in Finland. It is also well-known in Europe and the world Top multi-disciplinary comprehensive university.
Aalto University School of art and design:
The degree program of art and design college consists of the following five departments
Department of Motion Picture, Television and Production Design
Department of Media, including the former department Media Lab
Department of Design
Department of Art
Deparment of Art and Media Pori
2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
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2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
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2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
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2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
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2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
CV
The application should include a CV which states the applicant's personal data, information on their education, work experience and other professional/artistic activities and achievements (exhibitions, publications, prizes and grants, study visits and positions of trust, etc.). CV is integrated to the portfolio.
Motivation letter
In the motivation letter (max. 4,000 characters), the applicant must explain why he/she is applying to study architecture, what are his/her particular areas of interests, and objectives and hopes regarding the studies in the study option of Architecture in the Master’s programme in Urban Studies and Planning at Aalto University. Applicants must specify their visions of architecture and urban design, and demonstrate their special interest in multidisciplinary urban development. Motivation letter is integrated to the portfolio.
语言要求
IELTS Academic: 6.5, and 5.5 for Writing;
TOEFL:
iBT (Internet-based Test): 92, and 22 for Writing or
PDT (Paper-Delivered Test): Reading 22, Listening 22, and Writing 24
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): 62, and 54 for writing
Cambridge English Qualification:
C1 Advanced (previously called Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, CAE): A, B or C
C2 Proficiency (previously called Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, CPE): A, B, C or Level C1
申请材料
PAPER DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT BY POSTAL MAIL OR DELIVERED IN PERSON
1. Certified copy of a Bachelor's degree certificate* if degree is completed. Degree must be completed by 31 July 2020.
2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
2. Original official transcript of study records or a certified copy.*
If your degree is awarded in mainland China, a verification report of your transcript of records in English by CHESICC (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center) is required. This requirement concerns also applicants with an incomplete degree.
3. Authorised translations if the degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
4. Original official transcript of study records (or a certified copy) and a certified copy of a degree certificate of any other higher education degrees you wish to be considered in admissions. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, authorised translations are required.
5. Portfolio (paper-format) for the study options in architecture and landscape architecture. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship. Upload a copy only of the personal information page of the passport (not all pages).
2. Study-option-specific documents
The study options may require study-option-specific documents, e.g. motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or
references. Any study-option-specific documents are specified on the web page of the study option. Do not submit any extra documents. If your study option does not require for instance references, do not submit them.
3. Portfolio (electronic). Some study options in the field of art and design require an electronic portfolio in pdf-format. The maximum file size is 1.0 GB. The file name should be according to format: Portfolio-Lastname-Firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected. Check the web page of your study option for instructions on the portfolio, additional instructions cannot be given.
申请截止日期
2 December Application period starts and electronic application form opens
3 January Application period ends and electronic application form closes
10 January Deadline for the required application documents to be received by Admission Services
奖学金
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for your preferred study option with the same application form during the application period. In the application form for the study option, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the
application period has ended.
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
In addition to the tuition fee waiver scholarships, Aalto University has incentive based scholarships that reward fee paying students (i.e. students paying either full fee or partial fee) who make good progress in their studies at Aalto. The scholarship is granted if you have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of studies according to your approved personal study plan during one academic year.
The incentive based scholarship is 1 500 EUR. The scholarship is paid the following autumn term (or upon graduation, when applicable).
其他常见问题
Interview:
On the basis of the application documents, some of the applicants will be selected to an interview. Applicants can take part in the interview either in person or via skype. The invitation to the second stage is sent to the applicants at latest 7 days in
advance.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree:
You can apply to a master’s programme with an incomplete bachelor’s degree, provided that you will graduate by 31 July 2020. If you are accepted to the university, you must deliver a certified copy of your degree certificate by 7 August 2020 at 15.00 (3 pm, GMT +3). In case you are not able to graduate or fail to deliver your degree certificate by the deadline, your conditionally granted study right will be cancelled.
If you apply with an incomplete degree, note that it may not be possible to graduate during the summer months. You should look into the graduation schedules and requirements of your own faculty or school in good time.
Only studies included in an official transcript of records submitted by the deadline can be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Updated transcripts or any studies completed after the application period cannot be taken into consideration.
You may apply to a maximum of two study options.
This programme is based around three streams of modules. A hands-on project-based stream entitled Delivering Urban Change is designed to allow you to put into practice the knowledge gained through two other streams, Understanding Urban Change and Managing Urban Change.
The programme offers the opportunity to study overseas for one term in the second year as part of the degree. The school has long-established links with many universities in Europe including Spain, Germany and the Netherlands as well as a growing list in the USA and the Asia-Pacific including universities in Hong Kong and in Melbourne.
In addition to core modules shared between all our three programmes, the programme offers specialist modules in rural planning (Beyond Cities), Urban Form, Urban Design, Regeneration, Transport Policy and Planning.
A Levels:
Grades: ABB
Subjects: No specific subjects.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.
IB Diploma:
Points: 34
Subjects: A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.
Personal Statement:
We will look for evidence of your interest in our subject in your personal statement. We hope to see demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the links between urban planning and design, as well as an ability to write coherently, communicate effectively, think critically, and understand and solve complex problems. We will also assess your use of English. Although desirable, we do not require applicants to have previously studied art or design-based subjects.
Essay:
You may be asked to submit an essay in support of your application.