What fields of study and degree programs does Aalto University offer?

Aalto University is a multidisciplinary science and arts community in Finland that concentrates its teaching and research in three broad areas: technology, business, and art and design. If you are deciding whether to apply, the practical answer is that Aalto offers degree programs at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across these fields, plus open university courses and continuing education. The university's own site describes it as "a multidisciplinary science and arts community" spanning technical sciences, business, and arts, and it points prospective students to an "Study at Aalto" pathway as the entry point for program information.

The three core fields

Aalto organizes its academic offering around three domains, which in practice map to its schools:

• Technology and engineering — technical sciences, including the applied and natural sciences that underpin engineering.
• Business and economics — the commercial and management side of the university.
• Art, design, and architecture — the creative fields, reflected in events such as the Aalto ARTS Grad Show, which showcases final work in architecture, design, film, art, and media.

Because these fields sit under one university, Aalto's stated aim is cross-disciplinary work rather than three isolated institutions.

Degree levels

The site's own framing and links indicate study options at multiple stages:

The site notes that registration for late-autumn Open University courses opens on 21 September, which confirms that open university study is an active, ongoing offering rather than a one-off.

How to find specific programs

The homepage does not list every program. Instead it routes you through a few concrete entry points:

• "Study at Aalto" — the main path for prospective students to explore programs and admission.
• "Open University" — for course-based, non-degree study.
• News and events pages — for current information, such as course registration dates and public lectures.

For exact program names, curricula, and admission requirements, the intended route is to go through the study section of the site or contact the university directly, since the homepage only summarizes the fields and levels.

What to check before deciding

• Field fit — confirm whether your interest sits in technology, business, or art/design, since Aalto's structure is built around these three.
• Level — decide whether you want a full degree (bachelor's, master's, doctoral) or a shorter open university / continuing education route.
• Timing — course registration windows matter; the site shows Open University autumn registration opening on 21 September, so deadlines are seasonal.
• Cross-disciplinary options — Aalto presents itself as multidisciplinary, so if you want to combine fields, that is worth asking about directly.

If you already know your field and level, the next step is to open the "Study at Aalto" section and search by program, or contact the admissions team for the specific degree you have in mind.