Key figures of 2019 and reports
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Research
- We direct our research towards seven key areas: ICT and digitalisation, materials, art and design, business, energy solutions, living environments, and health and wellbeing.
- The number of refereed articles in scientific journals has increased by 61% since 2010.
![Competitive research funding 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/competitive_research_funding_2019_verkko.png?itok=OdZmKjVb)
Competitive research funding (€ million)
2010–2019
The number includes e.g. research funding from the Academy of Finland, Business Finland and companies, as well as competitive EU funding.
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International peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals
2010–2019
![Quality of publications 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/quality_of_publications_2019_verkko.png?itok=qXVmqw_y)
Quality of publications
2015–2019
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.
![International faculty 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/international_faculty_2019_verkko.png?itok=5sEtFtX3)
International academic faculty (%)
2010–2019
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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Recipients of European Research Council (ERC) funding |
6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Academy of Finland Centres of Excellence |
9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Academy of Finland |
6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Academy of Finland |
39 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 44 |
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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All professors |
230 | 239 | 293 | 329 | 369 | 388 | 386 | 386 | 389 | 390 |
International | 4% | 6% | 12% | 15% | 17% | 18% | 20% | 22% | 24% | 24% |
Women |
10% | 11% | 13% | 16% | 17% | 20% | 19% | 20% | 20% | 21% |
New professors * | 0 | 18 | 83 | 131 | 185 | 216 | 228 | 243 | 268 | 278 |
International | - | 28% | 29% | 31% | 29% | 28% | 30% | 31% | 33% | 32% |
Women | - | 17% | 19% | 23% | 24% | 27% | 25% | 26% | 26% | 26% |
* New professors refer to professors appointed to the Aalto University tenure track career system, implemented in 2010.
- The tenure track career system is the university's most important strategic investment.
- 71% of all professors in 2019 are recruited after 2010.
Education
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The strategic development of teaching and learning continued, as well as the long-term work to streamline study paths.
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The numbers of master’s and doctoral degrees exceeded the targets set by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
![Degree students 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/degree_students_2019.jpg?itok=TO9St_Mn)
Bachelor’s and master’s degree students
2019
*Full-time equivalent degree students
![Bachelors degree 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/bachelors_degrees_2019_verkko_0.png?itok=6zxtKwhi)
Bachelor's degrees
2010–2019
![Master Degrees 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/masters_degrees_2019_verkko.png?itok=GozayFSS)
Master's degrees
2010–2019
Degree reforms and their transition periods have affected the number of master’s degrees in 2010, 2011 and 2018.
![Doctoral degrees 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/doctoral_degrees_2019_verkko.png?itok=4odommVN)
Doctoral degrees
2010–2019
![Students with a minimum of 55 ECTS](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/students_55_ects_2019_verkko_0.png?itok=y6hE108-)
Students with a minimum of 55 ECTS credits per year (%)
2010–2019
Campus
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The long-term campus development programme progressed as planned.
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In February 2019, the School of Business moved to a new building in Otaniemi.
![Campus 2018-2024](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_914w_ah_n_nu/public/2020-03/developing_campus.jpg?itok=XouSCnFn)
![Facility usage 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/facility_usage_2019_verkko.png?itok=hC9ojSaw)
Facility usage (1000 sqm)
2010–2019
![Facility costs 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/facility_costs_2019_verkko.png?itok=wtSvE-Rm)
Facility costs (€ million)
2010–2019
Sustainability
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Sustainable development and responsibility are central factors in our strategy and shared values.
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The university takes sustainable development and responsibility into account in teaching, research and other operations.
![Sustainable publications 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/sustainable_publications_2019_verkko.png?itok=9qUeTiGp)
Publications related to sustainability 2019
Number and share of all publications
- Sustainable development was the topic of 11% of all publications at Aalto in 2019.
- In addition, numerous research projects are indirectly linked to sustainability via e.g. utilisation of research results.
Personnel
- 38% of the academic faculty is international.
![Personnel structure 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/personnel_2019_verkko.png?itok=pC5KyUue)
Personnel
2019
The number of full-time equivalent personnel was 4 125.
![Personnel structure through 2010-2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/personnel_structure_2010_2019.png?itok=Kf9BmCAO)
Personnel structure
2010–2019
Finance
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In 2019, the pro forma operative income totalled €339 million.
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Main sources of income were government funding, €212 million, and grant income from Academy of Finland, EU and Business Finland, €83 million.
![Income 2010-2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/income_2010_2019.png?itok=kZ-RDRpk)
Income (€ million)
2010–2019
![Expenses 2010-2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_567w_ah_n/public/2020-03/expenses_2010_2019.png?itok=PHG8sAr8)
Expenses (€ million)
2010–2019
Sources and uses of funds 2019
![Sources and uses of funds 2019](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_914w_ah_n_nu/public/2020-03/sources_and_uses_of_funds_2019_verkko.png?itok=DsXvw6DJ)
Annual reports, financial statements and other materials
Annual board reports from previous years
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Aalto University Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2018 (pdf)
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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)
Web materials from previous years
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