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Is it necessary to give entrance exam or TOEFL exam for admission to Aalto University?

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Sarthak Tiwari | Contributor-Level 7

5 months ago

When considering admission to Aalto University, renowned for its academic excellence, it's generally quite necessary to demonstrate your proficiency through standardized tests. For many of their programs, particularly at the Master's level, you will likely need to provide scores from an English language proficiency test like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS. Additionally, some specific degree programs, especially in specialised or highly competitive fields, might require you to sit for an entrance examination or submit GRE/GMAT scores as part of their comprehensive evaluation process to assess your academic aptitu

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