HQ Function

The Otaniemi campus serves as the primary hub for Aalto University's administration, teaching, research, and innovation activities, fostering collaboration across its six schools.

Notable Features:

The campus features iconic buildings like Dipoli (main building and event hub), Väre (School of Arts, Design and Architecture), Harald Herlin Learning Centre, and state-of-the-art research facilities. The architecture blends modern designs with natural surroundings.

Work Culture:

Characterized by interdisciplinarity, innovation, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. It promotes collaboration between students, researchers, and industry partners in an international and dynamic environment focused on societal impact.

HQ Significance:

Otaniemi is one of Northern Europe's largest technology and innovation hubs, and Aalto University's presence is central to this ecosystem. The campus consolidates the university's diverse fields, enabling unique synergies.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect Aalto's core values: passion for discovery, freedom to create, responsibility to care, courage to shape the future, and collaboration.

Location:

Aalto University actively engages on a global scale through a vast network of international partner universities for student and staff exchanges, joint research projects, and degree programs. It attracts a significant international student body and faculty, fostering a multicultural academic environment. Aalto participates in leading international consortia and innovation ecosystems, contributing to global solutions in areas like sustainable development, digitalization, and health technology. Its executive education programs also have a global reach.

Street Address:

Otakaari 1B, FI-02150 Espoo

City:

Espoo

State/Province:

Uusimaa

Country:

Finland