2. Community of bold thinkers
At Aalto University, science and art are together with technology and business. We are building an innovative society through high-quality research, teaching and artistic activity.

3. Key figures 11000* 30% of this total. About
students
A total of applicants sought admission
to Aalto University in spring 2016
and approximately 16% of them were admitted.
Number of graduates in 2015:
256 doctoral degrees, 1967 master’s degrees,
1661 bachelor’s degrees and
310 graduates from the MBA and EMBA programmes
In competitive ERC research funding granted by the EU Aalto University is number one
in Finland
A staff of about 4500 of which
more than 400 are professors.
Foreign academics account for about
30% of this total.
* Full-time equivalent bachelor and master’s degree students in 2015.

4. Our global success
number 28 among the best young universities in the world
(Times Higher Education 150 Under ranking 2016)
number 2 among Nordic business schools
(Financial Times, European Business Schools 2015 Special Report)
number 14 in the world in collaboration between the university and industries
(CWTS Leiden Industry Collaboration 2015)
number 3 in bachelor’s programmes in fashion in the world
(Business of Fashion, Global Fashion School Rankings 2016)
There are between 17,000–22,000 universities in the world, about 1,000 in Europe, about 70 in the Nordic area and 14 in Finland.
Universities are often compared by rankings which are based on criteria that differ significantly from one another.
Typically, the universities that succeed in overall rankings are those that have received a Nobel prize at some point or that have published a large number of scientific articles.
Because of publication practices, the universities that do well in the rankings are those that teach medicine or the natural sciences.
Aalto University specialises in technology, business and art, and collaboration with companies is important for the university. That is why the rankings that are the most relevant for Aalto are the sector or subject specific rankings.

5. Our task is to identify and solve major challenges facing society at large
The key areas of research help to make Finland more competitive, produce wellbeing and promote the creation of new innovations.
In its research, Aalto University focuses on four fundamental competence areas with three integrative multidisciplinary themes.
The key areas help to make Finland more competitive, produce wellbeing and promote the creation of new innovations.
Close links with companies and other partners ensure the effectiveness of our research.

6. We educate game changers
Aalto University produces experts possessing the knowledge and skills required for building a sustainable society.
Tackling the major challenges affecting society at large and creating wellbeing require disciplinary excellence combining creativity, multidisciplinary collaboration and entrepreneurship.
Aalto University produces Bachelors and Masters of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Bachelors and Masters of Arts, and Bachelors of Science in Technology and Masters of Science in Technology, Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

7. We promote entrepreneurship
Our entrepreneurial ecosystem is Finland’s leading growth company incubator. It comprises entrepreneurship training (including the Aalto Ventures Program), accelerators (Startup Sauna, Startup Center), student-driven entrepreneurship communities (the Aaltoes, which organises the Slush events), actors commercialising research results, and product development environments (Design Factory).

8. New openings in teaching
Updated, more clearly structured and more extensive bachelor's and master's programmes
Optional minors outside the student's field of study
Novel learning environments, such as Design Factory
‘A unique concentration in which something is happening all the time has grown around Design Factory and Startup Sauna.’
Pyry Taanila designer and entrepreneur

9. At the forefront of research
The tenure track system has attracted international experts: More than half of the professors currently working at Aalto University have been recruited after About 30% of them are from outside Finland.

10. ‘I believe that the forest industry will save the Finnish economy – once again. With new innovations, the range of products that can be processed from wood will keep expanding. We can already make for example thread, clothes and, say, edible single-use dishes from wood.’
Katja Kortelainen Master of Science in Bioproduct Technology

11. Innovation through collaboration
The environmentally friendly Ioncell F method will boost cotton recycling.
A revolutionary invention in heat conduction enables super powerful quantum computers.
Finland’s first satellite was developed by students.
Heat conduction
A research group led by Mikko Möttönen succeeded in transporting heat ten thousand times further than ever before.
As a result of this discovery, the development of quantum computers can take a giant leap forward.
Recycled fibre
Ioncell F, a process revolutionising cotton recycling has won the H&M Global Change Award.
The environmentally friendly technology is a result of cooperation between chemistry, forest products technology and textile experts.
Aalto-1 satellite
Finland’s first satellite was developed by students.
The new-generation satellite involves technological innovations, the results of which can also be used in other fields.

12. ‘I arrange 3D printing workshops for students every second week
‘I arrange 3D printing workshops for students every second week. After the students have completed the course on the subject they can use the printers and create products independently.’   
Meng Wang, ADD Lab

13. Added value through multidisciplinary approach
Aalto University Platforms bring together multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and teaching in specific thematic fields. The aim is to strengthen collaboration between the university and its stakeholders. Aalto Digi Platform Digitalisation Aalto Energy Platform Sustainable energy solutions Aalto Living+ human-centered living environments Aalto Health Platform Health and wellbeing

14. Our extensive infrastructures also serve external research groups and companies
OtaNano Aalto Neuroimaging Science-IT Aalto Ice Tank Bioeconomy infrastructure Metsähovi Radio Observatory
OtaNano: nano research - Low Temperature Laboratory, Nanomicroscopy Center, Micronova/Aalto Nanofab
Aalto Neuroimaging: functional neuroimaging
Science-IT: computational science
Aalto Ice Tank: multifunctional arctic technology basin for ice model scale tests and open water testing
Bioeconomy infrastructure: materials research, process technology and industrial biotechnology
Metsähovi Radio Observatory: radio science, radio astronomy and space technology

15. Renewing society through arts and creative practices
The purpose of our multidisciplinary artistic activities is to find human solutions to important societal issues and build bridges between technology and the economy.

16. Internationally recognised artistic activities
We present our expertise in major international arts, design and architectural events, such as the Milan Furniture Fair, Hyères Fashion Festival, Paris Photo and numerous film festivals.

17. Wellbeing through entrepreneurship
MIT has rated Aalto’s ecosystem among the top-5 rising stars in the world
70–100
companies are founded every year in our ecosystem 50
million
euros
of Finnish startups that originate from universities come from the Aalto community
50%
According to Tekes, half of all startup enterprises accelerated in Finnish university ecosystems between 2010 and 2014 originated from Aalto University.
The Aalto ecosystem has produced at least 363 enterprises since 2010.
Even though early-stage startups have little turnover, the companies established and incubated in the Aalto University ecosystem have a combined turnover of 50 million euros each year and provide employment for about 800 people.
Aalto University has invested an average of ten million euros in its ecosystem as part of its core funding each year.

18. ‘Food made from insects can help to protect the environment, reduce the amount of food thrown away and it may even eliminate hunger.’
Otto Palonen, entrepreneur

19. Highly regarded continuing education and executive education
Aalto University Executive Education Ltd offers
business management development services: Aalto EE
continuing education for experts: Aalto PRO
entrepreneurship development services: Aalto ENT
About 8000 students take part in the courses of the Open University each year.
Aalto EE training programmes are offered in ten countries in Europe and Asia.
More than 6,000 persons in 1,000 companies take part in the programmes each year.
More than 9,000 alumni worldwide.
Aalto EE is the top actor in its field in Finland and among the top 100 providers of executive education in the world (Financial Times Executive Education Ranking).

20. ‘Made in Aalto University’
A total of 8500o alumni A large number of leading personalities in Finnish industries, culture and arts More than 40% of Finnish listed companies’ CEOs are alumni of Aalto University.

21. Otaniemi campus into Aalto City
The Otaniemi campus is being strongly reformed. By 2021, all of the University’s core functions will be in Otaniemi, home of the lively Aalto City that supports innovations.
The Otaniemi-Keilaniemi area is an internationally important innovation cluster, housing Aalto University, a number of research institutes, companies and startup actors.
Otaniemi is home to four schools of technology, a part of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, and the bachelor-level education of the School of Business.
We also operate in Töölö and Arabia, Helsinki as well as in Mikkeli.

22. ‘Dipoli was originally built to accommodate student needs
‘Dipoli was originally built to accommodate student needs. For the last few decades it has served as a conference centre. Dipoli is currently being transformed into the university’s main building. In addition to teaching facilities, it will also house environments designed for creative work, showrooms, cafes and restaurants.’
Päivi Hietanen Architect, Working Environments Manager

23. Towards an innovative society
Aalto University was established in 2010 as the spearhead project of Finland’s university reform. It was given the national mission of strengthening Finland's innovative capability through research, arts and education.
The university was named in honour of Alvar Aalto, the famous Finnish architect.
View of the renovated A-hall of the Undergraduate Centre. The building was designed by Alvar Aalto.

24. More than 150 years of wellbeing, innovation and entrepreneurship
Aalto University can draw on the unique expertise of Helsinki University of Technology, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Helsinki School of Economics.
Helsinki University of Technology was established in 1849,
the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1871 and
the Helsinki School of Economics in 1911.

25. Finance
Core funding provided by the state and competitive research funding are the primary sources of revenue for Aalto University. Personnel and facility expenses account for most of the university’s expenditure.
Kuviot:
million euros
Sources
Use of donations
Operative deficit
Competitive research funding
Core funding provided by the state
Other funding*
*) Other funding mainly consists of the project funding provided by the state, cities, associations, foundations and universities.
Use
Depreciation
Purchasing of services
Facilities
Service personnel
Total personnel expenses
Academic personnel
Other expenditure**
**) Other expenditure includes travel costs, materials and supplies, books and periodical publications, grants and conference participation fees
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26. Organisation Academic Affairs Committee Vice Presidents and services
School of Engineering
School of Business
School of Chemical Technology
School of Science
School of Electrical Engineering
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Departments
Departments
Departments
Departments
Departments
Departments
Academic Committee
Academic Committee
Academic Committee
Academic Committee
Academic Committee
Academic Committee
Dean
Gary Marquis
Dean
Ingmar Björkman
Dean
Janne Laine
Dean
Jouko Lampinen
Dean
Jyri Hämäläinen
Dean
Anna Valtonen
Academic Affairs Committee
Vice Presidents and services
Antti Ahlava (Vice President of Campus Development), Eero Eloranta (Vice President of Education), Tuija Pulkkinen (Vice President of Research and Innovation), Hannu Seristö (Vice President of External Relations), Anna Valtonen (Vice President of Art and Creative Practices), Marianna Bom (Chief Financial Officer), Sirkku Linna (Chief Development Officer), Jaakko Salavuo (Director, Communications), Tiia Tuomi (Director, Human Resources)
Provost
Ilkka Niemelä
President
Tuula Teeri
Board
Anne Brunila, Professor of Practice (Chair); Mikko Kosonen, President of the Finnish Innovation Fund (Vice Chair); Bengt Holmström, Professor; Saku Mantere, Professor; Liqiu Meng, Professor; Susanna Pettersson, Museum Director; Colin Whitehouse, Professor

27. Aalto University Board
Anne Brunila (Chair)
Professor of Practice
Mikko Kosonen (Vice Chair)
President of the Finnish Innovation Fund
Bengt Holmström
Professor
Saku Mantere
Professor
Liqiu Meng
Professor
Susanna Pettersson
Museum Director
Colin Whitehouse
Professor

28. ‘The Skill Shapes artwork, which I designed for
the facade of the Aalto University metro station, communicates collaboration and communal values.
For me, too, taking part in multidisciplinary and international joint projects that bring together students was the most rewarding part of the studies.’
Emilia Ahonen Master of Arts (Art and Design), graphic designer

29. Towards a better world.
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