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Aalto University campus is the home of its innovative community.

Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Aalto University campus is the home of its innovative community.

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An aerial photo of the Aalto University campus at sunset.

Artistic vision image of Otaniemi in 2030

Future campus

Together with the City of Espoo, an environment that supports interaction is being built in Otaniemi for research, innovations, learning and the arts. The goal of campus development is to mix valuable history and new ways of planning.

From campus to a lively neighbourhood

Aerial view, Archive photo in black and white of the Otaniemi campus in 1966

“Ave Alma Mater, morituri te salutant”

In 1949, Aino and Alvar Aalto's architecture firm's proposal won the Otaniemi area plan design competition. Since then, the campus has become the first hub of world class research, a pioneer of modern architecture, the stage for the CSCE and the home of Finland’s first satellite.

Travel back in time on campus

A woman stands on a stage at Slush in 2019

Startup campus

70-100 are founded in our ecosystem every year. More than half of companies founded in Finnish universities come from Aalto. Our energetic community consists of both student-led and university-run entrepreneurial activities.

Aerial view in winter of Väre and School of Business buildings during contruction, solar panels in view

2069 solar panels and 100 geothermal wells

The key environmental impacts of the campus are related to energy consumption and transport. We have decreased our annual carbon dioxide emission of real estates' energy use by 84% since 2012. The aim is to achieve carbon neutrality in terms of energy by 2030.

Functional, radical and modern

A campus that transforms with its community, boasts a wonderful mix of new and old - Otaniemi is a treasure trove filled with Finnish architectural gems.

In the centre of the image is LUMEN, a sculpture by Kirsi Kaulanen, in Väre building during daytime

One percent for art

Aalto University applies the one per cent art principle in its building projects, where approximately one per cent of a building project's allocation is allocated to art purchases.

Dive into the public art on campus

Aerial view of the campus in summer, Undergraduate Centre, Learning Centre, Väre, A Bloc and School of Business in view on a sunny day. Grass and trees are vibrant and green.

Protected linden alleys from mansion-era

Planted in the 19th century, the linden alleys that once guided visitors to the main buildings of the Hagalund and Otnäs manors are the most popular filming locations on the Otaniemi campus.

What is a green and urban campus?

Other locations

Metsähovi

Töölö

Mikkeli

Otaniementie 12

Otakaari 27

Information on Aalto University campus restaurants and cafés. Please check each restaurant’s and café’s own website for information on exceptional opening hours.

Studying at the Aalto campus

Aalto's main campus is an ideal environment for living, studying and leisure. Find out what our beautiful Otaniemi campus has to offer to its student community.

What's it like studying on our campus?

Two Aalto University students sitting under a big oak, drinking coffee and talking.

Coworking spaces – Aalto Campus Membership

With the Aalto Campus Membership, your company can join the Aalto community through coworking spaces located on the Otaniemi campus.

Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus

Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.

Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

We combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

We are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.

One of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.

In-person guided campus tours

For prospective student applicants & general visitors. One of the best ways to explore Aalto University campus and learn interesting insights is by taking part in a guided campus tours.

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Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus

Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.

Otaniemi in pictures

An autumnal aerial view of Aalto University campus from Laajalahti, autumn colours, yellow and orange, are prominent in the trees — Aerial view of campus from the sea. Photo: Aalto University / Matti Ahlgren

Dipoli and Pinecone in February snowy scene, light snow covering on buildings, rocks and tree branches — Dipoli and Pinecone in the winter. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä

Aalto_University_campus_spring_2019_photo_Matti_Ahlgren.jpg — Undergraduate Centre in the spring. Photo: Aalto University / Matti Ahlgren

A tree branch with green leaves, more green trees in the background — Campus in the spring. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

väre aalto-yliopisto solar panels mikko raskinen — Aerial view of central campus block and its solar panels. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

A snowy path going through the Laajalahti route in early spring, last year's tall grass in view, framed with birches and aspen tree trunks, tree tops not in view — Walking route towards Laajalahti nature reserve in the winter. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

BIZ students — Students next to School of Business in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio

Picture of outdoors campus — Alvarinaukio in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

Pathway among birch trees — Campus route in nature reserve in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä

Otaniemi campus in summer. — Undergraduate Centre and Alvarinaukio square in the summer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

Aalto-yliopisto Väre A Bloc Kauppakorkeakoulu ilmakuva Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto — A Bloc, Väre, School of Business and Undergraduate Centre in the summer. Photo: Suomen Ilmakuva

Five people with a yellow bike and red umbrellas on autumnal campus — Take in the autumnal campus on foot or bike. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio

Two cyclists on their bikes with their backs to the camera, cycling on a path through the woods in Otaniemi, autumnal colours — Autumnal cycle route on campus. Photo: Aalto University / Anni Kääriä

Campus life by Unto Rautio — Students next to the old oak in front of Väre building. Photo: Aalto University / Unto Rautio

Arkkitehtuurikierros Aalto-yliopiston kampukselle lyhyen elokuvan muodossa.

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Campus Sustainability Champion 2024 voittajat

Awards and Recognition, Campus Published: 22.10.2024

Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions

This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.

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Campus, Studies, University Published: 14.10.2024

The HSL card will no longer function as an access token on the Otaniemi campus 15.11.2024

At the Otaniemi campus, the HSL card will no longer be used as an access token starting from November 15, 2024.

Campus, Incidents, University Published: 7.10.2024

Summer and autumn brings changes at Aalto University metro station

Renovations to Aalto University metro station will close the entrances in summer 2024

Campus Published: 7.10.2024

The 1KOMMA5° showroom of smart energy solutions is now located in shopping centre A Blanc

Welcome to the Open House 1KOMMA5° Suomi Showroom from Wednesday to Friday 9.–11.10.2024. 1KOMMA5° provides smart energy solutions to enable carbon-neutral energy in Finnish homes by offering solar panel systems, batteries and electric vehicle charging stations.

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11.11.

Lectures and seminars 11.11.2024 10:00 – 11:00

Life in Academia

Life in Academia is a series of talks where experiences are shared, lessons are learned, and new perspectives are embraced.

11.11.

Students 11.11.2024 10:00 – 11:30

Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!

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Lectures and seminars 11.–17.11.2024

Games Now! (external link)

Event week with talks, exhibition and a game jam from 11th – 17th November 2024 at Marsio, Otakaari 2.

11.11.

Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Support for teams, Training to support research 11.11.2024 13:00 – 14:30

Exploring Machine Learning in Research, Nov 11, 2024

Learn about using machine learning in research with Data Agent, Enriqueta Noriega Benitez.

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Published: 10.4.2018
Updated: 2.10.2024

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