Information for Summer and Winter School Applicants
Get to know the application guidelines and tuition fees.
Contact us
The Aalto University Summer School team is here to help students and faculty build memorable academic experiences on the Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ã½.
Aalto University Summer School customer service
Please email the team address to ask questions about Aalto University Summer School.
Email the Summer School team
We are available to respond from Monday to Friday and will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. Please do not send us personal documents such as passports to this address.
Speak with a team member
Do you have questions about the Aalto University Summer School, like how to choose the right course? Email us and we will send you a link for booking a call with us.
Travel arrangements for Summer and Winter School students
Learn about the guidelines for visa application and budgeting for your stay during the summer course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about Aalto University Summer School?
Summer School staff
Laura Kitinoja
Program Director
+358 50 577 2755
Laura is the Head of the Summer School team and manages all our operations. She is also involved in the development of Lifewide learning processes and structures at Aalto University, ensuring that new courses are relevant and of high quality for learners at various stages of life.
What is her favourite thing about the Finnish summer? "Everything comes to life after a long winter snooze, both the gorgeous nature which wakes up with a big green blast at the beginning of the summer and the smiling people who do not seem to have a care in the world."
Laura can help you with Lifewide learning for international target groups and Lifewide learning process development.
Kiti Kainulainen
Specialist, Educational Exports
+358 50 304 2276
Kiti is in charge of promoting the customised courses at Aalto University Summer School and developing long-term partnerships with universities and other partners.
She serves as the primary contact for new custom programs and groups participating in the Summer School and Winter School courses. Additionally, she is responsible for coordinating the social program for both Summer School and Winter School.
For Kiti, there's something magical about summer evenings. They're filled with a sense of endless possibilities, and that's why she loves them!
Kiti can help you with custom programs, Summer School partnerships
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Marcela Acosta-Garcia
Program Manager
+358 50 512 1655
Marcela works with Aalto faculty and international partners to create engaging learning experiences in Business, Technology, and Engineering. She focuses on international audiences and helps develop courses, research market trends, and ensure that Aalto's learning opportunities meet global needs. Additionally, she coordinates the community for Innovative Teaching and Learning in the Unite! network, which includes nine universities in Europe.
For her, the best thing about the summer is the energy boost from the light and from seeing so many people enjoying the outdoors.
Marcela can help you with course planning, pedagogical support and customised programs.
Natalia Villaman
Program Coordinator
Natalia works with Aalto faculty and international partners to design and deliver engaging lifewide learning experiences in Arts and Design, as well as Social and Environmental Sustainability. With a focus on international audiences, she supports course development, researches market trends, and ensures that Aalto’s learning opportunities align with global demand.
What is her favourite thing about the Finnish summer? The light-filled and never-ending days give her limitless energy to spend time with friends, do sports, and be in nature.
Natalia can help you with course planning, pedagogical support, customised programs, and collaboration opportunities for lifewide learning at Aalto.
Johanna Fagerström
Marketing Specialist
johanna.fagerstrom@aalto.fi
+358 50 310 5700
Johanna works as the Marketing Specialist at Summer School. She is responsible for all external and internal marketing and communication activities related to the summer school and winter school programs.
For Johanna, the Finnish summer is all about soaking up vitamin D and staying outdoors as much as possible with the family.
Melissa Valjakka
Program Assistant
melissa.valjakka@aalto.fi
Melissa works as a Program Assistant at Summer School. Her responsibilities include supporting incoming students, coordinating social events and activities, assisting with applications and administrative processes, and helping create student communications and information materials.
For Melissa, the best part of Finnish summer is swimming in the lake after a sauna.
Anni Zhao
Program Assistant
anni.zhao@aalto.fi
Anni serves as a Program Assistant at Aalto University Summer School. She helps with various tasks regarding customer service, content creation and communication, social program planning, and administrative tasks.
For Anni, summer is the best season of the year. The endless summer days make you feel more energized and there is something magical in seeing the city and nature come alive after a long and dark winter.
Suvi Korhonen
Program Assistant
Suvi works as a Program Assistant at the Summer School and makes sure you experience the best of Helsinki also beyond the classroom. You can always ask Suvi for tips on what to see and do in Helsinki! For her, there is something magical about how nature comes alive in summer after the long winter.
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