AalMaster of Science (Technology) in BiotechnologyAalto University · Espoo, Finland

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation letter

Recommended length one page (11 pt); English.

CV or resume

Study-option-specific CV; lack of required CV causes rejection where marked mandatory.

Recommendation letter x 1

Optional

Optional but adds value; preferably from a professor, lecturer, or thesis supervisor commenting on suitability for the programme.

Official transcript(s)

Official bachelor's transcript with courses, grades, credits, and completion dates; authorised English/Finnish/Swedish translation if needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; 180 ECTS or three years of full-time study; must grant eligibility for master's studies in the awarding country. Master's degrees alone do not grant eligibility except certain long-cycle degrees.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Relevant bachelor's in biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related life-science/engineering field.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 writing); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 92 overall (22 writing); For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; For tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Optional; GRE or GMAT may strengthen the application if submitted; not required unless stated for your admission group.

Historical admission data is not published.