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Aalto vs Helsinki

Aalto University and University of Helsinki are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Aalto: ₹57 lakh – ₹65 lakh
  • Helsinki: ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh
  • Aalto cheaper by ≈ ₹6.5 lakh
  • 2 shared programs

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Aalto or Helsinki: which is better for Indian students?

Aalto costs less: about ₹57 lakh – ₹65 lakh in total versus ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh for Helsinki — a difference of roughly ₹6.5 lakh. Aalto is known for Finland's technology, business and design university; Helsinki for Finland's oldest and largest university. Both offer Computer Science and Data Science, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Aalto University — official website · University of Helsinki — official website

Aalto vs Helsinki

Total cost
Aalto: ₹57 lakh – ₹65 lakh · Helsinki: ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh
Location
Aalto: Espoo · Helsinki: Helsinki
Type
Aalto: Public · Helsinki: Public

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Aalto vs Helsinki: the numbers

Aalto vs Helsinki: the numbers
ItemAaltoHelsinki
CityEspooHelsinki
TypePublicPublic
Known forFinland's technology, business and design universityFinland's oldest and largest university
Tuition€15,000 – €18,000 a year€13,000 – €18,000 a year
Living costs used€10,500 a year€14,500 a year
Total in ₹₹57 lakh – ₹65 lakh₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh
Programs we coverComputer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business AnalyticsComputer Science, Data Science, Biotechnology
Official websiteaalto.fihelsinki.fi

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Aalto if…

You want Finland's technology, business and design university and life in Helsinki & Espoo.

Pick Helsinki if…

You want Finland's oldest and largest university and life in Helsinki & Espoo.

Cost

Aalto saves about ₹6.5 lakh over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

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Aalto, by about ₹6.5 lakh in total on our figures (₹57 lakh – ₹65 lakh vs ₹62 lakh – ₹74 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Aalto is known for Finland's technology, business and design university; Helsinki for Finland's oldest and largest university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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