Learning to learn and other trends
Aalto University will begin preparing a new strategy. To form a basis for this work, students were asked to explore what kinds of megatrends would affect the university’s future. The review extended as far into the future as 2035.
Perttu Karjalainen
Welcome to the new From Alumni to Alumni series. In this first "From Alumni to Alumni" we have interviewed Perttu Karjalainen, CEO and Co-Founder of EntoCube. EntoCube is the leading edible insects farming solutions provider in the Nordics
Pia KÃ¥ll
In this issue we have interviewed Pia KÃ¥ll, Managing Partner of CapMan Buyout. CapMan is one of the oldest capital investment companies in the Nordic countries.
Aki-Pekka Sinikoski
Aki-Pekka Sinikoski is a Finnish Photographer. His Last Machos exhibition was on at the Northern Photographic Centre in Oulu. Last Machos exhibition tells a story about change, loneliness and what it is like to be a Finnish man.
Jaime De Vizcaya
Jaime De Vizcaya is a Mexican-Finnish industrial designer, lecturer, ecological and sustainable design activist.
Elina Björklund
School of Business Alumna of the Year 2018 Elina Björklund is the CEO of Reima. She has graduated from the Helsinki School of Economics. Before Reima she worked at Iittala.
CEFR levels of language proficiency
The language courses are defined by their the desired starting and target skill levels of the course participants in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defined by the Council of Europe.
Admission to the Bachelor's Programme in International Business, Bachelor and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration (3 yrs + 2 yrs)
The application period for the English-taught Bachelor’s Programme in International Business is from 7 to 22 January 2026. Studies start in August-September 2026.
Applicants are selected to complete the degrees Bachelor and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration. Admission is based on either SAT/ACT test results or grades obtained in Finnish Matriculation Examination, IB, EB or RP/DIA degree.
Leadership Team
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture Leadership Team members include the Dean, Vice Deans, Heads of the departments, the Development Manager, the School's Controller, HR Manager, Communications Manager, student member and other specialists.
Quality
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture is working to maintain and develop its quality management system to support its strategic management and to continuously improve its operations at all levels.
Strategy
Here is the strategy and implementation plan of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Admission to Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media, Bachelor and Master of Arts (3 yrs + 2 yrs)
The application period for Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is from 7 to 22 January 2026. Studies start in August-September 2026. Applicants are selected to complete both the Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees. Admission to the Bachelor’s Programme in Design and Media is based on preliminary assignments, intake assignments, and an interview.
CRM team
If you are interested in customer relationship management, don't hesitate to contact the CRM team!
ARTS Educational Board
The Educational Board evaluates the teaching skills in academic recruitments, especially in tenure track and lecture track processes, and develops the educational strategy for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Academic Committee of School of Arts, Design and Architecture (TSAK)
The Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee is a joint, university-level administrative body consisting of several members; it serves to promote a high quality of research, teaching, and artistic activity.
Teaching Competence Assessment Committee (TCAC) - School of Business
School of Business Teaching Competence Assessment Committee
Photo studio/ Open
The Open Photo studio is a fully equipped learning environment dedicated for photography. Space offers a versatile studio and it is available for student projects.
Photography studio
Photography studio on Väre is a learning environment for courses, research and for artistic activities.