Aalto University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Aalto University

Helsinki

Finland

Founded in 2010, Aalto University is one of the most innovative universities in Finland and the Nordic countries. It is well known for combining design, technology and business in an interdisciplinary approach, and offers numerous majors to pursue. What makes Aalto unique is its strong international environment and its focus on shaping entrepreneurial individuals for a rapidly changing world.

Overall Score:

52.15

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

12000

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

36000

Location

Helsinki, Finland is a vibrant and creative city with a population of 631,695, situated on the Baltic Sea. It has an extensive and efficient public transport system, as well as an international airport, making it easily accessible from anywhere in the world. Popular attractions here include the stunning neoclassical buildings of Senate Square and the hovering, chapel-like modernist design of the Helsinki Cathedral.

Overall Scores

Academics

55.42

Happiness

76.2

Costs

24.83

Overall Grade

52.15

1. Academics

Rank:

225

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

19.7

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

6

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

55.42

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

100

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

21

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

65.34

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

76.2

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

14.5

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

21.7

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

36000

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

24.83

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

52.15

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C