Head to head

Aalto University School of Business vs Aarhus University

The Aalto University School of Business and Aarhus University Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

Aalto University School of Business
Aarhus University
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
Free (EU/EEA/Switzerland) · €15,000/year (~€30,000 total) for non-EU/EEA
Free for EU/EEA/Swiss students; tuition fee applies for non-EU/EEA students (confirm on the school's page)
Median salary
Employment rate
GMAT range
Duration
24 months
2 years
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Espoo, Finland
Aarhus, Denmark

The short version

  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Aalto University School of Business in Finland, Aarhus University in Denmark.

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

Frequently asked

Which is more affordable, Aalto University School of Business or Aarhus University?
Tuition is Free (EU/EEA/Switzerland) · €15,000/year (~€30,000 total) for non-EU/EEA at Aalto University School of Business and Free for EU/EEA/Swiss students; tuition fee applies for non-EU/EEA students (confirm on the school's page) at Aarhus University. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Espoo versus Aarhus, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Aalto University School of Business or Aarhus University?
Aalto University School of Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; Aarhus University has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose Aalto University School of Business or Aarhus University?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Espoo, Finland versus Aarhus, Denmark), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.