Applicants for Master's degree studies should apply via our online application system. In the field of economics and art and design the target programmes are degree programmes and in the field of technology the target programmes are master's programmes instructed in English and major subjects of degree programmes. The application deadline is 15 February 2013.

Aalto University offers altogether approximately 150 target programmes in Finnish, Swedish or English during the application period 2013. There are also two cross disciplinary programmes: Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management.

• Link to the online application system (apply.aalto.fi)
• Study options (aalto.fi/en/studies/education)
• More information about the application process (aalto.fi/en/studies/admissions)

372 of the newly-admitted students, will start at the School of Engineering, 391 at the School of Economics, 188 at the School of Chemical Technology, 276 at the School of Science, 319 at the School of Electrical Engineering and 174 at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

The number of applicants to Aalto University in the spring application round was 10472. Of these, 16,4 % gained admission.

In addition, in the application period for master's programmes, 1037 applicants secured a place to study. There were a total of 4032 applicants for the Aalto University master's programmes.

The Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture received a total of 666 first-choice applicants through the DIA application process for Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Of those, 55 were admitted.

The four Schools of Technology maintained their popularity

A total of 1210 new students were admitted to the Aalto University Schools of Technology, that is, the Schools of Engineering, Chemical Technology, Science as well as Electrical Engineering and School of Arts, Design and Architecture. The students were selected through the joint application process for university education in engineering and architecture (DIA), the Information Networks degree programme application process and separate application processes. Altogether, this year the number of first-choice applicants in the first-stage selections for technological and scientific education was 4253 in all selection categories. Compared to the year 2011, the number of applicants increased by two per cents. The share of women was over 27 %.

In the earlier master's-stage application process that ended in spring, 1699 applications from 75 different countries were submitted to the Aalto University Schools of Technology. A total of 1434 eligible applicants made their way to the academic evaluation stage. Of these, 573 were admitted to the School of Engineering, School of Chemical technology, School of Sciences, School of Electrical Engineering and School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Aalto University admission results and statistics are available at the site Become an Aalto University student (studies.aalto.fi)

For further information:
Aalto University's Admission Services
Group Manager Saara Maalismaa
phone +358 50 362 8880

Number of applicants to Aalto University increased in 2012 (news, 19 April 2012)

Admission results for BA programmes at the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture released (news, 21 June 2012)

The number of applicants for BA programmes was 1831, out of whom 119 gained admittance. Degree programmes in Film and Television, Art Education and Photography received the most applications.

The number of applicants for MA programmes was 1043, out of whom 210 gained admittance.
17 new applicants gained admittance in Master’s Degree programmes in Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Based on the number of applicants, the three most popular MA programmes were Industrial and Strategic Design, Master’s Degree programme in New Media and Art Education.

The proportion of foreign applicants for the MA programmes continued to grow. This year the applicants hailed from 63 different countries. After Finland, the largest number of applications came from China, South Korea, Pakistan and Russia.

The final admission results for the MA programmes were published at the end of April and for BA programmes on 21 June.

The results for other Aalto University bachelor’s degree programmes will be released on 6 July.

Further information:

Planner Inka Valkeapää, Applicant Services, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, tel. +358 50 595 0876, inka.valkeapaa@aalto.fi

Applicant Services, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, tel. +358 50 314 1555, hakuinfo-arts@aalto.fi

"Packaging is a product's user interface, a brand builder, a communication tool and part of the experience associated with the product," states Markus Joutsela a researcher at the Aalto University Department of Media as well as developer and head teacher of the PACK-AGE packaging design course.

On 16 May new and even surprising solutions created by course participants were presented to the attendees at PACK-AGE's final gala. Students in Team Nokia came up with the creative idea of using the mouldable plywood Grada, launched by UPM, as a multifunctional and sustainable packaging material for Nokia mobile phones. Inspired by the Lumia Smartphone name (lumi is Finnish for snow) pretty the students added snowflakes to the design of some packages.

Three different collectable plywood packaging concepts were produced. The first concept is a play on the idea that packaging could offer its owner something fun to do as well as added value. The concept returns to the roots of photography via packaging; a pinhole camera in the package offers something new and interesting alongside mobile phone cameras. The package includes the liquids and papers needed for producing a traditional paper photograph. The mobile phone's infrared can act as a darkroom light. The idea is to take a step back in time to a time when photography required more understanding than snapping photos with today's mobiles phones does.

Team Nokia's second concept was to utilise the plywood material as an aesthetic object. The phone is locked in place between two opposite facing semicircles in a way that ensures it will remain unharmed in all positions, and all mobile related equipment is hidden behind the phone. The package changes into different objects by changing its position. For example, if it is placed diagonally it can function as an alarm clock with the mobile as the screen.

The team's last and perhaps most practical concept was a plywood charging stand for mobiles. Wireless electricity has been laminated into the plywood, ensuring that the product can be charged without use of a wire. The QR code includes the mobile telephone's instruction manual, meaning there is no need for a printed manual.

Packaging makes it possible to eat while you are walking

Atria asked course participants for a packaging solution for its Food-on-the-go products. These types of products are suited for busy individuals as well as for those who have no interest in preparing their own meals. The packaging solution should be handy and user-based, so that it is possible to eat the product on the go, for example, while walking. Team Atria came up with several clever packaging containers such as the Lapfood concept, designed to balance easily on one's lap or in one's hand, and the Break-it 'n´ Shake-it concept, designed so that the user can choose when to mix meat and salad with one another by pressing the top.

However, a concept named Muki (cup) was selected for the prototype phase. It is a cardboard cup made from Billerud’s FiberForm in which the core ingredient of the salad, such as chicken, fish or tofu and its dressing are in a cylinder at the centre of the cup. When the user is ready to eat the salad, they can remove the top and pull the cylinder up. The meaty core and dressing will then spread evenly over the salad. The FiberForm material used in the cups is easier to mould than normal. This makes it possible to press designs into the surface of the material. The texture of the material feels natural and appealing, and the surface pattern improves grip. The salad cup is suited for all standard-sized cup holders in cars, cinemas, airplanes, etc.

Team Kannisto + Anton&Anton designed ecological packaging solutions for bread sold at Anton&Anton, shop located in Kruununhaka, Helsinki. The designed packaging also acts as a media that will bring customers added value in their everyday lives.  The team presented two different bread packaging concepts. In the first concept the paper bag acts as a consumer guide with fun information graphics on the life cycle of fresh bread.

Joutsela says that companies have reacted very positively to the results of the course. Inter-disciplinary cooperation between teachers has also run smoothly, and the learning results have been substantial. Therefore the course piloted at the Aalto University Media Factory can be deemed a success and will be held again next year.

The list of accepted students can be found here: http://studies.aalto.fi/en/admissions/admissionresults/

Please note that the list contains the names of only those applicants who have given the permission to publish their admission decision on the web pages.

The applicants can also check their own admission result in the online application system https://apply.aalto.fi.

A Letter of Acceptance will be sent to the admitted students by mail.

More information: Aalto University Admission Services, admissions@aalto.fi

The new school began operations on 1 January 2012.

Professor Helena Hyvönen acts as Dean of the school. Hyvönen was Dean of Aalto University School of Art and Design.

A special jury consisting of the management of Aalto University and the new school, experts, students and a representative of the alumni decided on a new name for the school with the help of suggestions from a name competition organised in the autumn. The English version of the school’s name is Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, and the Swedish name Aalto-universitetets högskola för konst, design och arkitektur.

"The new school is a wonderful opportunity for Aalto University to strengthen its profile and international interest," states Dean Helena Hyvönen. "Combining teaching and research related to humanistic and cultural traditions and the environment in the same school is also important for society. At the same time, it will help to strengthen the status of architecture, art, media and design in the Finnish culture and economy and society at large," outlines Helena Hyvönen, Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

The website for the new school will be updated between January and February.

Applicants for Master's degree studies should apply via our online application system. In the field of economics and art and design the target programmes are degree programmes and in the field of technology the target programmes are master’s programmes instructed in English and major subjects of degree programmes. The application deadline is 15 February 2012.

Aalto University offers altogether approximately 150 target programmes in Finnish, Swedish or English during the application period 2012. There are also two cross disciplinary programmes: Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management.

* Link to the online application system: http://apply.aalto.fi

* More information about the application process: http://studies.aalto.fi/en/admissions/ and admissions@aalto.fi

Rather then showing off the finished work, Co-Core intends to mix the formats of exhibition and pedagogical presence. In this year's event there will be more than 50 works on display and under discussion from five international universities for three long days.

Aalto University's Department of Design has been involved in the Co-Core project since its beginning 2008. The other partner universities are: Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, China; Central Academy of Fine Arts, China; Tama Art University, Japan and College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, Korea.

 In 2012 Aalto University is proud to organize the next Co-Core event in Helsinki.

In Seoul the representatives MA students of Design Department are:
Kaarina Eno (Fashion Design)
Lauri Löppönen (Industrial and Strategic Design)
Emmi Pouta (Textile Design)
Maria Riekkinen (Spatial Design)
Tuomas Rossi (Applied Art & Design)
Hinni Soini (Furniture Design)
 
The responsable director for the project is Toni Kauppila.

Further information:
Toni Kauppila, DipArch, SAFA
Lecturer, Course Director
Aalto University
School of Art and Design
Design Department, Spatial Design
toni.kauppila@aalto.fi
gsm +358 50 571 7598

The number of applicants for BA programmes was 1 856, out of whom 129 gained admittance. This meant a 13 per cent decrease compared to the record-breaking year 2010 that was also the year of establishment of Aalto University.

Degree programmes in Film and Television, Art Education and Photography received the most applications.

The number of applicants for MA programmes was 962, out of whom 198 gained admittance. The number of applicants dropped by 6 per cent compared to 2010.

Based on the number of applicants, the three most popular MA programmes were Industrial and Strategic Design, New Media (in English) and Graphic Design.

The proportion of foreign applicants for the MA programmes continued to grow. This year the applicants hailed from 67 different countries. The share of foreign applicants for the MA programmes was 52.8 per cent when last year it was 37 per cent. After Finland, the largest number of applications came from China, South Korea, Taiwan and Iran.

The total number of applicants for both BA and MA programmes has shown a steady increase in recent years. The year 2010 was an exception, as the launch of Aalto University saw the number of applicants shoot to unprecedented heights.

The final admission results for the MA programmes were published at the end of May and for BA programmes on 23 June.

The results for other Aalto University bachelor’s degree programmes will be released on 8 July.

Further information on 23 June 2011:

Planner Inka Valkeapää, Applicant Services, Aalto University School of Art and Design, tel. +358 (0)50 595 0876, inka.valkeapaa@aalto.fi

Further information from 27 June onwards:

Applicant Services, Aalto University School of Art and Design, tel. +358 (0)50 522 3296, hakuinfo-taik@aalto.fi

Aalto University admission results and statistics can be found at http://studies.aalto.fi/fi/admissions/admissionresults/