HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TKK

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HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TKK
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MISSION

• The basic task of Helsinki University of
  Technology - TKK is
• to conduct scientific research
• to provide top-level teaching linked with
  research and
• to promote education in science and the arts.  
• TKK fosters freedom in science, art and
  teaching.
• It operates in fields in which research has both
  scientific and technological significance, and
  its activities support Finlands success in the
  international economy.

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VISION

• TKK is an internationally respected and
  attractive university known for its excellent
  achievements in research and teaching, its
  ability to renew itself and its social impact.
• It is a trendsetter in its field in cooperation
  with universities of excellence and innovative
  corporate partners. Its students, researchers and
  teachers are chosen from among the best in all
  countries.

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IDEALS
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VALUES

• TKK
• Appreciates creativity, critical thinking and
  high-standard expertise
• Requires an honest, responsible and ethically
  sustainable
• approach in all its activities
• Respects individuality and the special
  characteristics of all cultures
• Offers good opportunities for work, career
  advancement an co-operation and promotes the
  well-being of students and staff.

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SUCCESS FACTORS

• The key success factors of TKK for achieving its
  vision are high-level research and top-quality
  teaching. These call for modern management and a
  highly competent and motivated staff and
  students. The university is also required to
  network with chosen partners and to have
  governance and infrastructure that are of a high
  standard and modern, including the Otaniemi
  campus with its services.

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UNIVERSITIES ACT

• The mission of the university shall be to
  promote free research and scientific and artistic
  education, to provide higher education based on
  research, and to educate students to serve their
  country and humanity. In carrying out their
  mission, the universities shall interact with the
  surrounding society and promote the societal
  impact of research findings and artistic
  activities.
• The universities shall seek to cooperate amongst
  themselves with a view to a viable division of
  work.
• Universities Act, section 4

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ORGANISATION
COUNCIL
Advisory Board
RECTOR VICE RECTORS
Central Administration
SEPARATE UNITS
FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATIONS AND
AUTOMATION
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCES
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND NATURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENTS
OTHER UNITS OF THE FACULTIES
DEPARTMENTS
OTHER UNITS OF THE FACULTIES
OTHER UNITS OF THE FACULTIES
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENTS
JOINT UNITS OF TKK AND OTHER UNIVERSITIES
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FACULTIES

• Faculty of Electronics, Communications and
  Automation
• Faculty of Information and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
• Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences

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FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATIONS AND
AUTOMATION

• Department of Automation and Systems Technology
• Department of Electronics
• Department of Micro and Nanosciences
• Department of Radio Science and Engineering
• Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics
• Department of Electrical Engineering
• Department of Communications and Networking
• Metsähovi Radio Observatory

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FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND NATURAL SCIENCES

• Department of Biomedical Engineering and
  Computational Science
• Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
• Department of Media Technology
• Department of Engineering Physics
• Department of Information and Computer Science
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Department of Industrial Engineering and
  Management
• BIT Research Centre
• Language Centre

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

• Department of Architecture
• Department of Energy Technology
• Department of Engineering Design and Production
• Department of Surveying
• Department of Structural Engineering and Building
  Technology
• Department of Applied Mechanics
• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• TKK Lahti Center
• Centre for Urban and Regional Studies

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FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCES

• Department of Biotechnology and Chemical
  Technology
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Materials Science and Engineering
• Department of Forest Products Technology

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SEPARATE UNITS

• Library
• Lifelong Learning Institute Dipoli
• Low Temperature Laboratory
• Joint units of TKK and other universities
• Helsinki Institute for Information Technology
  HIIT
• Between TKK and UH
• Helsinki Institute of Physics HIP
• Between TKK and the universities of Helsinki,
  Jyväskylä and
• Lappeenranta
• IT Services
• FVU Service Unit (Finnish Virtual University)
• Service Centre PAVE

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RESEARCH INSTITUTES

• Institute of Biomedical Engineering
• Institute for Building Services Technology
• Institute of Digital Communications IDC
• Centre of Energy Technology
• Institute of Intelligent Power Electronics
• Institute of Optics
• Research Institute for Health Care Facilities
  SOTERA
• Centrum for Neurosystems
• Centre for New Materials UMK

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RESEARCH INSTITUTES
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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE/ RESEARCH

• Nominated by the Academy of Finland
• Adaptive Informatics Research 20062011
• Computational Complex Systems Research 20062011
• Computational Nanoscience COMP 20062011
• Low Temperature Nanoscience (TKK, VTT) 20062011
• Smart and Novel Radios Research Unit 20082013
  (SMARAD)
• Systems Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Research
  (TKK, UH) 20062011
• Smart Machines (TKK, TUT) 20082013

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE/ RESEARCH

• Units coordinated by other Universities
• Inverse Problems Research (TKK, UH,UKU,LUT,UO)
  20062011
• Algorithmic Data Analysis Research (UH,TKK)
  20082013

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE/ RESEARCH

• Outstanding Junior Research Groups nominated
  by TKK 20062008
• Model Checking Research Group
• Planck - The key to the Universe
• Facility Services Research

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE/ TEACHING

• Nominated by the Ministry of Education
• Department of Materials Science 20072009
• Laboratory of Urban and Regional Studies
  20072009
• Nominated by the Finnish Higher Education
  Evaluation Council 20072009
• University of Excellence in Adult Education
  
• Nominated by TKK 20072009
• Laboratory of Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Laboratory of Machine Design
• Software Business and Engineering Institute
  SoberIT

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

• Finland Distinguished Professors Programme
  20072011six professors in the following
  research projects
• The Innovative Forest Products Biorefinery
• Photonic Integrated Circuits by Heterogeneous
  Integration for Telecommunication and Sensor
• The Optical Physics research project
• The Computational Nanotechnology
• The Systems Neuro-science
• Design and Realization of Novel Oxide Materials
  for Uses in High-Efficiency Energy and Signal
  Conversation

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DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• Architecture
  
• Automation and Systems Technology
• Bioinformation Technology
• Chemical Technology
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Communications Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Physics and Mathematics
• Energy and HVAC Technology
• Forest Products Technology
• Geomatics
• Information Networks
• Industrial Engineering and Management
• Landscape Architecture
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Real Estate Economics
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY)
(180 cr)
Basic module B1 20 cr
Bachelors thesis and seminar K 10 cr
Elective studes V 10 cr
Programme Studes O 20 cr
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MASTER OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY)
A total of 120 credits including a 30- credit
thesis
Methodological principles M 10 cr
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THE DEGREE STRUCTURE OF DOCTORAL STUDIES
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FIGURES 2006
1 238 Degrees 1 007 Master Degrees (26,0
female and 6,2 international students)
73 Licentiate degrees 158 Doctoral degrees
(30,0 female and 18,4 international students)
15 131 Students 12 366 Pursuing a masters
degree ( 20 female and 4,6 international
students) 9 392 Master-level students of
Technology and Architecture 2 974 Pursuing a
Bachelor of Science 2 765 Postgraduates (27,8
female and 11,2 international students)
72 Full-time students enrolled at the Open
University 9 420 Students at the continuing
education level
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RESOURCES 2006
Expenditure 209 710 MEUR
External funding
State funding
3225 FTE Staff
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MASTERS DEGREES
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DOCTORAL AND LICENTIATE DEGREES
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STAFF 2006
TOTAL of FTE 3225
Researchers
Teaching staff .
Staff assisting in teaching and research
Other staff
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PERSONNEL BY SOURCE OF FUNDING 2006
Other Financing
State funding
Academy of Finland
Services liable to charge
Total of FTE 3225
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SOURCES OF FUNDING 1994 ?2006
MEUR
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EXPENDITURE BY TYPE OF COST 2006
Real estate
Other research and teaching expenses
Wages and salaries
Research and teaching equipment
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EXPENDITURE 19892006
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EXTERNAL FUNDING 1989?2006
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EXTERNAL SOURCES OF FUNDING 2006
TEKES (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and
Innovation)
Academy of Finland
Other external financing
International funding
Other state funding
Domestic Industry
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USE OF EXTERNAL FUNDING 2006

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EXTERNAL FUNDING 2006

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MASTERS DEGREES 19902006Finnish Universities
and Faculties of Technology
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LICENTIATE DEGREES 19902006Finnish Universities
and Faculties of Technology
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DOCTORAL DEGREES 1990?2006Finnish Universities
and Faculties of Technology
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19902006Doctoral Degrees per Masters Degrees
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