Key figures of 2022 and annual reports
Research
- In both national and international comparisons, the high scientific impact of Aalto University’s research stands out.
- The university published 2 455 international refereed articles in scientific journals.
International peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals
2013–2022
Artistic outputs
2013–2022
Includes artistic publications, exhibitions and performances.
International academic faculty (%)
2013–2022
Quality of publications
2015–2022
Share of Aalto University publications that belong to the top 10% most highly cited publications in the world in the same subject area. This indicator has been used since 2015.
Competitive research funding (€ million)
2013–2022
International funding includes competitive EU funding and funding from foreign funds and foundations. Other funding includes funding from the Academy of Finland, Business Finland and companies.
Excellence in research
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Recipients of European Research Council (ERC) funding |
13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
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Academy of Finland Centres of Excellence |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Academy of Finland Flagships |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Academy of Finland |
7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
|
Academy of Finland |
34 | 36 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 49 | 48 |
Professors
- At the end of 2022, the university had 404 professors, of whom 320 had been appointed since the establishment of Aalto.
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Professors |
329 | 369 | 388 | 386 | 386 | 389 | 390 | 393 | 395 | 404 |
| International | 15% | 17% | 18% | 20% | 22% | 24% | 24% | 26% | 27% | 27% |
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Women |
16% | 17% | 20% | 19% | 20% | 20% | 21% | 20% | 22% | 24% |
Education
- We are determined to respond to future challenges and provide future-led education that also creates opportunities for lifewide learning.
Bachelor's degrees
2013–2022
Bachelor's graduate survey
2013–2022
Average score given by Aalto University bachelor's graduates in the national feedback survey on a scale of 1 to 5.
Master's degrees
2013–2022
Doctoral degrees
2013–2022
Bachelor’s and master’s degree students
2022
*Full-time equivalent degree students
Impact
- A world-class innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem has grown around Aalto University, which has already been highlighted as a model of the role that universities can play in pioneering a regional innovation ecosystem.
Corporate collaboration volume (€ million)
The total amount of corporate income in Aalto University Group. The figure excludes all IPR commercialisation income. The indicator has been calculated since 2015.
Income relating to technology transfers (€ million)
Includes income relating to IPR commercialisation, technology transfers and valuation increases.
Enabling our success
- We invest in our community and people, infrastructures and campus, and services and resources.
- The university had 4 751 personnel at year-end, 59% of them were employed in teaching and research positions.
- The long-term campus development programme continued.
- The university's pro forma operative income totalled EUR 370 million with government funding as the main source of income.
Personnel wellbeing survey
Average of all answers received in the survey on a scale of 1 to 5. The survey is carried out every two years.
Personnel structure development
2013–2022
Number of personnel
31 Dec 2022
Developing campus
Facility usage (1000 sqm)
2013–2022
Facility costs (€ million)
2013–2022
CO2 emissions (tCO2-ekv/y)
Amount of CO2 emissions from energy consumption in university buildings. As of 2021, this indicator is calculated in a new way using the benefit sharing calculation method in regard to the consumed
Sources and uses of funds 2022
Income (€ million)
2013–2022
Expenses (€ million)
2013–2022
Government funding from MEC
2010–2022
University news
Aalto University’s academic results remained on a good level in 2022 despite declining funding
Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2022
Aalto University endowment provided EUR 35 million in 2022 to education and research
Endowment investment return was -3.5% in a challenging investment environment
Sustainability report: multidisciplinary approach to solving sustainability challenges is Aalto’s strength
Science, technology and arts play an important role in solving global sustainability problems. Aalto University’s strength is its strong multidisciplinary approach to humanity’s greatest challenges, such as environmental crises. Aalto’s new sustainability report highlights some of the key sustainability actions taken by Aalto University in 2021.
Aalto University endowment provided EUR 31 million in 2021 to fund education and research
Progress towards carbon neutral endowment portfolio continued in 2021Annual board reports from 2010-2021
Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2021 (pdf)Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2020 (pdf)
Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2019 (pdf)
Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2018 (pdf)
Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2017 (pdf)
Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2016 (pdf)
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)
Web materials from previous years
Aalto University 2020, website
Aalto University 2020, website
Aalto University 2019, website
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