Key figures of 2017 and reports
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Research
- Aalto University has seven key research areas, which relate to promoting competitiveness and welfare.
- Recipients of European Research Council (ERC) funding up from 6 in 2010 to 26 in 2017.
Excellence in research
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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Recipients of European Research Council (ERC) funding |
6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 26 |
Academy of Finland Centres of Excellence |
9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Academy of Finland Academy Professor |
6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Academy of Finland Research Fellows |
39 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 38 | 40 |
FiDiPro Professors and Researchers* |
15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
* The FiDiPro funding programme has been ended. |
Professors
- The tenure track career system is the university's most important strategic investment.
- 63% of all professors are recruited after 2010.
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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All professors | 230 | 239 | 293 | 329 | 369 | 388 | 386 | 386 |
International | 4 % | 6 % | 12 % | 15 % | 17 % | 18 % | 20 % | 22 % |
Women | 10 % | 11 % | 13 % | 16 % | 17 % | 20 % | 19 % | 20 % |
Average age | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
New professors* | 0 | 18 | 83 | 131 | 185 | 216 | 228 | 243 |
International | - | 28 % | 29 % | 31 % | 29 % | 28 % | 30 % | 31 % |
Women | - | 17 % | 19 % | 23 % | 24 % | 27 % | 25 % | 26 % |
Average age | - | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 50 |
*New professors refer to professors appointed to the Aalto University tenure track career system that was implemented in 2010. |
Education
- Aalto University educates game changers.
- In 2017, the university focused on programme attractiveness, online learning, success of students and professional competencies.
- The number of doctorates has increased by 39% compared to 2010.
Degree students 2017
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Art and creative practices
- Aalto University wants to increase visibility and impact of art and creativity in the society. This will also create a basis for change and new thinking.
Artistic excellence
Among top 10
The QS Rankings put Aalto’s art & design to 9th place worldwide.
1% for art
Aalto is committed to the percentage for art principle as the first university in Finland.
Close cooperation
with major events: Flow Festival, Helsinki Design Week, Paris Photo, National Portrait Gallery London, Pitti Uomo, Milan Furniture Fair.
5th place
The Business of Fashion ranked Aalto’s Fashion Programme as 5th globally.
6 years
For the 6th year in a row Aalto students were finalists at the Hyères Fashion Festival.
Success for students
Aalto’s students have excelled in the annual Designer’s Nest competition for consecutive years.
Artistic outputs 2017
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Rankings
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Aalto University places high among universities in rankings specific to science, technology, art and business.
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In 2017, QS put Aalto in 7th place in the world among universities founded less than 50 years ago.
ICT and digitalisation
US News | Computer science
47
Arts and design
QS | art & design
9
Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Shanghai Ranking | mining & mineral engineering
46
Global business dynamics
FT | masters in management
45
Human-centred living environments
QS | architecture/built environment
46
Advanced energy solutions
Shanghai Ranking | electrical & electronic engineering
76–100
Health and wellbeing
Shanghai Ranking | medical technology
101–150
CAMPUS
- Aalto University is developing its main campus into a unique centre of cooperation that attracts partners from all around the world.
![Campus roadmap](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_914w_ah_n_nu/public/2018-09/aalto_university_year_2017_v9_campus.png?itok=AP0ZOwHi)
Sustainability
- Sustainable development and responsibility are at the core of Aalto University’s strategy and shared values.
Publications related to sustainability 2017
Number and share of all publications
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- Sustainable development was the topic of 12% of all publications at Aalto in 2017.
- In addition, numerous research projects are linked to sustainability via e.g. utilisation of research results.
- See other key figures in sustainability and Aalto University's sustainability reports.
Personnel
- 37% of the academic faculty is international.
Personnel structure 31 Dec 2017
![Personnel structure 2017](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_914w_ah_n_nu/public/2018-09/2017_personnel_structure_pie_700px.png?itok=iWsjYv-J)
Personnel structure 2010–2017
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Finance
- The financial balancing plan implemented in 2016 has been successful: the amount of competitive funding has increased and the university has been able to save in faclility and personnel costs as well as purchases.
Sources and uses of funds 2017
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Income and expenses 2010–2017
EUR million
![Income 2010–2017](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_914w_ah_n_nu/public/2018-09/2017_income_2010-2017_700px.png?itok=lTp-mNRQ)
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Annual reports and financial statements
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Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2017 (pdf)
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Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2016 (pdf)
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Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2015 (pdf)
- Aalto University Annual Report 2014 (pdf)
- Aalto University Annual Report 2013 (pdf)
- Aalto University Annual Report 2012 (pdf)
- Aalto University Foundation's Board Report and Financial Statements 2011 (pdf)
- Aalto University: Aalto's year 2010 in Review (pdf)
- Aalto University Foundation's Board Report and Financial Statements 2010 (pdf)