Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Aalto University School of Business is the leading business school in Finland and one of the top schools in Europe. It was the first business school in the Nordic countries to have received all three labels of excellence from the world’s leading business school accreditation bodies: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Aalto ranks among the Top 200 universities in the world.
The Töölö Campus has excellent transport connections to Helsinki city centre. Come to Finland and experience the fairytale-like snowy winters, the northern lights, the beautiful archipelago and the amazing midnight sunlight in summer!
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–December |
Guides and additional information
Aalto University has resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Campuses
Aalto University School of Business has 3 campuses:
- Otaniemi campus - main campus (undergraduate)
- Mikkeli campus
- Töölö campus (postgraduate)
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Aalto University School of Business.
Study Options
You will be admitted to the Aalto University School of Business.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search Aalto University's course catalogue.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Similar to the other European metropolises, affordable housing in the Helsinki region is limited and competitive. The spring term is easier when it comes of finding accommodation. Therefore it is highly recommended that exchange students favour the spring term if possible.
The university cannot accommodate all students, so students should also search for private accommodation. Aalto University provides guidance to incoming students to help find suitable housing while studying in Helsinki.
Cost of living
The University of Aalto provides practical information about budgeting and the cost of living in Helsinki.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Aalto University School of Business is offering 2 x €1,000 scholarships to UQ students who are accepted for a full semester exchange during the 2022-23 academic year.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries are required to have valid health insurance already at the time when applying for the residence permit for Finland. This is a compulsory requirement for obtaining a residence permit for studies lasting more the three months. Aalto does not provide health insurance for foreign students, however, does have information to help students organise suitable insurance.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Embassy of Finland for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)