Overview

In the Chemical engineering major in Aalto University Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology students learn the basic skills and knowledge required for a transition from an oil-based to a sustainable society. Utilizing natural resources is vital for a sustainable way of living and will be crucial for future economic growth, as it will provide also new business opportunities.

The focus of the major is on biotechnology and biomaterials, complementing the strong basics in mathematics and programming obtained in the basic studies. Harnessing the tools offered by chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology and engineering the major introduces how bio-based “thinking” will help in finding novel solutions to make this world more sustainable and create innovative products and solutions for applications ranging from construction materials and textiles to biofuels and medicine.

This skills combination is very powerful and allows you to specialize in many fields of chemistry and biotechnology as well as life science related topics in your further Master studies.

Career opportunities

This Chemical Engineering major from Aalto University gives you opportunity to select various MSc level study paths, after which many doors are open to you. You can for example:

Select a researcher career focusing on topics that interest you most
Aim at chemical industry, which has a huge global impact, and in Finland covers about 1/5 of industrial production and export
Serve society in various ways

Programme Structure

Courses include:

You will get basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry.

Furthermore, you will be offers to material sciences and polymer technology, related natural raw materials, product design, and related industrial processes.

Your knowledge will be finally combined in a Bachelor thesis with a topic relevant to your studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

180+120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 3 other Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must fulfill the general eligibility requirements for higher education. You are eligible to apply if you have completed or will complete during spring one of the following degrees:

Finnish matriculation examination
International Baccalaureate degree (IB)
European Baccalaureate degree (EB)
Deutsches Internationales Abitur degree (DIA) or Reifeprüfung degree (RP) in Finland
A degree or qualification completed outside Finland that in the awarding country gives eligibility for university studies
A Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification, further vocational qualification or specialist vocational qualification as set in the Vocational Education Act
Advanced International Certificate of Education -degree (AICE)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

If you are a citizen of the member states of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you do not have to pay tuition fee.

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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