Aalto University

Founded on 1 January 2010 through the merger of Helsinki University of Technology (1849), Helsinki School of Economics (1904), and the University of Art and Design Helsinki (1871), Aalto University is named after Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) — the legendary Finnish architect and designer whose work shaped 20th-century modernism. Approximately 15,000 students across six schools combining technology, business, and art/design in a unique multidisciplinary model. QS World University Rankings #114 globally (2026); QS Art & Design top 10 globally. Campus in Otaniemi, Espoo (Helsinki capital region). The school complex was designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Strong industry orientation: Aalto's startup ecosystem (including Slush, one of the world's largest startup events) has produced numerous tech ventures. ⚠️ NOTE: Aalto University was MISSING from the AlmiStudy collector file — added as critical curator entry given its global stature as one of Northern Europe's most distinguished universities.

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