In the field of arts, you can study at bachelor's level in English in the Bachelor's Programme in Design. Learn more about the programme below! Admissions É«É«À² University's bachelor's programmes taught in English are organised once a year.
The Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media fosters a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging students to explore intersections of art, media, and technology while building their identity as upcoming creative professionals and providing a comprehensive foundation.
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.
Learn more about our student's experiences in studying design at Aalto University.
At master's level, we offer studies in the fields of art and media, design, film and television, game design, fashion and architecture. See our wide selection of master's studies below and find your favourites! Admissions É«É«À² University's master's programmes are organised once a year. The next application period for Aalto University's master's programmes is 1 December 2025 – 2 January 2026.
Our students share their experiences in studying in master's programmes in art, design and architecture.
The main purpose of our doctoral education is to teach how to create new knowledge through scientific and artistic methods and theories. The doctoral programme is perfect for those seeking careers in art, design, film, media or architecture. A special feature of the programme is that the thesis can include art or design productions.
According to the QS World University 2024, the School of Arts, Design and Architecture is ranked the #8 worldwide (the fields of art and design).
As the world becomes more unpredictable, creative skills and solutions are needed more than ever. We educate our students to become world citizens who create imaginative, cooperative and unconventional approaches to answer complex societal challenges.
Fighting toxic masculinity with a podcast and the help of Visual Communication Design.
Nearly half of cut flowers end up in the trash, never making their way to dinner tables or first dates
A dip in the biobased liquid gives cucumbers a protective film. Innovative idea will be presented in the international BioDesign Challenge competition.
The main prize winner is Jenny Hytönen, also Sofia Ilmonen and Juha Vehmaanperä were awarded.
Shadow of Egypt, a study project by students in art education ran alongside the Egypt of Glory exhibition.
Mundane sounds support the characters' personality and Iivo Korhonen is the one recording them. He encourages everyone to dream big, because sometimes that may become your reality.
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