Aalto University’s Department of Film (ELO) is Finland’s only university-level film school, offering comprehensive, practice-based education in filmmaking, television, and scenography within the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
- Graduate Application Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Portfolio Required
- Graduate Application Fee
- $100
More Info on Graduate Application Requirements:
Apply to master’s programmes | Aalto University
The application period to two-year master’s programmes at Aalto University is once a year. The master's admissions application period for studies beginning in the autumn of 2026 runs from 1 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
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Quick Facts
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
Nonprofit
Program Style:
Theory + production
Residency Requirements:
On-campus required
Deadlines, Decisions, & Enrollment
Graduate Deadlines:
9 January 2026
Notification of Decision:
~April
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Graduate Tuition (Annual):
$10k to $30k
Tuition & Cost of Attendance Details:
For non-EU/EEA citizens, €20000/y (Master’s studies)
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Scholarships and Tuition Fees | Aalto University
Bachelor's and Master's programmes have a tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens. Prospective students subject to tuition fees can apply for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship.
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Scholarships
Copyrights & Production
Copyright Ownership:
Unknown
Production Funding:
Unknown
Avg. Out-of-Pocket Production Cost:
Unknown
Equipment Access
Equipment Checkout Access:
Scheduled only
Equipment Access Tiers:
Unknown
Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees:
Unknown
Production Safety & Compliance:
Unknown / Not Specified
Production Insurance Coverage:
Unknown
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
ADR / Foley Stage
Color Correction Suites
Dedicated Post-Production Labs
Private Editing Suites
Green Screen Studio
LED Wall / Virtual Production Volume
Screening Rooms
Screening Theater
Sound Mixing Suites
Sound Recording Studio(s)
Sound Stage(s)
TV Studio
VFX / Animation Labs
Facilities & Equipment Details:
Aalto Studios at Aalto University
Audiovisual media, extended reality production, game development, internet communication and more. We provide expertise and resources for all Aalto University in the new Marsio building and beyond.
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Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
Professional Camcorders
Digital Cinema Cameras
High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
Camera Brands Available:
ARRI
Blackmagic
Canon
Sony
Lens Access:
Photo / DSLR Lenses
Professional Cinema Primes
Professional Cinema Zooms
High-End / Full-Frame Cinema Glass
Mixed / Entry-Level Kits
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
Professional LED Systems (Modern, high-output color-controllable fixtures and tube lights)
Heavy-Duty Lighting (High-output Tungsten or HMI fixtures for large-scale sets)
Studio Lighting Grid (Fixed overhead lighting systems in a soundstage environment)
Standard Grip Package (Stands, flags, nets, sandbags, and mounting hardware)
Advanced Rigging Support (Specific hardware for vehicle mounts, wall-busters, or complex rigging)
Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
Specialized Camera Movement (Jibs, cranes, or stabilized vest systems like Steadicam)
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Avid Media Composer
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Adobe Creative Cloud
Audio Post Software Taught:
Pro Tools
Writing & Production Software Taught:
Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught:
Unknown
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Unknown
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Unknown
