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3LUC- Workshop8-9.2.2007

Heikki Hallantie, TKK Dipoli

Finnish Education system

Presentation of TKK

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1. Finnish Education System

see: http://www.edu.fi/english/SubPage.asp?

path=500;4699

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2. Presentation of TKK

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 The basic task of Helsinki University of Technology is to conduct scientific research, to provide teaching of the highest level, united with research, and to promote science and art.

Helsinki University of Technology operates where research may have both scientific and technological significance.  

Helsinki University of Technology shall be an internationally significant promoter of science and technology.

Mission Statement

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Vision

 Helsinki University of Technology is an internationally renowned university of technology, known for its high standards in research and teaching, its social impact and ability to change with the times. Helsinki University of Technology is a pioneer in facilitating co-operation with leading universities and innovative enterprises.

The researchers, teachers, and students who seek to work or study at Helsinki University of Technology rank among the best in their countries.

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Values

Helsinki University of Technology

fosters freedom of research, art and teaching

values creativity and critical thinking

requires an honest, responsible and ethically sustainable

approach in all its activities

respects individuality and the special characteristics of all

cultures

provides challenges in work and co-operation

promotes the well-being of staff and students

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Success Factors

High scientific standards

Competitive graduate schools

High-quality first degree programmes

Talented students

Ambitious co-operation with enterprises

Attractive campus

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”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 amongstthemselves with a view to a viable division of work.”

Act on Universities

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Act on Universities

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COUNCILAdvisory Board

ADMINISTRATIONScientific Councils Commissions

Information Technology

Automation and Systems Technology Engineering Physics and Mathematics Computer Science and Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management

Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Communications Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Chemical Technology Materials Science and Engineering Forest Products Technology

Building and Environment

Architecture Surveying Civil and Environmental Engineering

RESEARCH INSTITUTES (9)Joint with HUS and HU: BioMagJoint with HU and HSEBA: Helsinki Institute of Science and Technology HISTJoint with VTT: Maritime Institute of FinlandMillimetre Wave Laboratory of Finland, MilliLab

SEPARATE INSTITUTES (9)

Joint with HU and JU:Helsinki Institute of Physics HIP

Joint with HUHelsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT

Organisation

RECTOR

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Departments

Architecture Automation and Systems TechnologyChemical Technology Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Communications EngineeringEngineering Physics and MathematicsForest Products Technology Industrial Engineering and Management Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical EngineeringSurveying

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Centre for Urban and Regional Studies Computing Centre BIT Research Centre Language Centre LibraryLifelong Learning Institute DIPOLI Low Temperature LaboratoryMetsähovi Radio Observatory

Joint with University of HelsinkiHelsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT

Joint with University of Helsinki and University of JyväskyläHelsinki Institute of Physics HIP

Separate Institutes

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Institute of Biomedical Engineering Institute of Digital Communications IDCCentre of Energy Technology Intelligent Machines and Special Robotics InstituteInstitute of Intelligent Power ElectronicsInstitute of OpticsResearch Institute for Health Care Facilities SOTERAHUT Centrum for NeurosystemsCentre for New Materials UMK

Research Institutes

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Joint with HUS (Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital Group) and UH

(University of Helsinki)

BioMag

Joint with UH and HSEBAHelsinki Institute of Science and Technology HIST

Joint with VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland)

Maritime Institute of FinlandMillimetre Wave Laboratory of Finland, Millilab

Research Institutes

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Degree Programmes

Architecture Forest Products TechnologyAutomation and Systems Technology GeomaticsBioinformation Technology Information Networks Chemical Technology Industrial Engineering and Management Civil and Environmental Engineering Landscape Architecture Communications Engineering Materials ScienceComputer Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Electrical Engineering Real Estate EconomicsEngineering Physics and Mathematics Structural Engineering and BuildingEnergy and HVAC Technology Technology

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Nominated by the Academy of Finland

Bio- and Nanopolymers Research Group 2002-07

Smart and Novel Radios Research Unit 2002-07 (SMARAD)

Computational Complex Systems Research 2006-2011

Adaptive Informatics Research 2006-2011

Low Temperature Nanoscience 2006-2011

Computational Nanoscience COMP 2006-2011

Systems Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Research (UH,TKK)

2006-2011

Centres of Excellence/Research

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Joint with other Universities

From Data to Knowledge Research Unit 2002-07 (UH,TKK)

Helsinki Brain Research Centre HBRC 2002-07 (UH, TKK,

Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital Group)

Inverse Problems (TKK, UH,UKU,LUT,UO) 2006-2011

Centres of Excellence/Research

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Outstanding Junior Research Groups nominated by Helsinki University of Technology

Asymmetric Catalysis Group BioS - Biological Physics and Soft Materials Group Thermomechanical Treatments Water and Development

Centres of Excellence/Research

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Nominated by the Ministry of Education Basic studies in Information Processing Science, 2004-06 Department of Materials Science 2007-09 Laboratory of Urban and Regional Studies 2007-09 Nominated by Helsinki University of Technology 2004-06 Option of Chemical Industrial Engineering Department of Materials Science Department of Forest Products Technology

Centres of Excellence/Teaching

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High-quality Adult Education University

Nominated by the Ministry of Education Helsinki University of Technology, 2007-09

Centres of Excellence

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Bachelor of Science (Technology)

Intermediate

moduleA2 20 cr

Basicmodule

B1 20 cr Elective studies V 10 cr

Basicmodule

A1 20 cr

Programme studies O

20 cr

Bachelor´sthesis and seminar

K 10 cr

General studiesP 80 cr

(180 cr)

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Master of Science (Technology)

Basic model (120 cr)

Intermediate module

B2 20 cr

Special module C 20 cr

Advancedmodule

A3 20 cr

ElectivestudiesW 20 cr

Master´s thesisD 30 cr

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The degree structure of doctoral studies

Dissertation

Licentiate thesis

Studies in

Research field

T 40 cr

Studies in

Supplementary field

S 20cr

Studies in Scientific practices and principles

Y 10 cr

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1 253 Number of degrees

1 017 Master’s degrees (female 26.6%, foreigners 6.9%)

86 Licentiate degrees

150 Doctor´s degrees (female 30.7%, foreigners 9.3%)

15 166 Number of students12 381 Undergraduates (female 19.9%, foreigners 3.7%) 10 880 M.Sc 1 501 B.Sc

2 785 Graduates (female 27.6%, foreigners 10.5%)

93 Statistical full-time students at the open

university

13 328 Adult students

Results 2005

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3258 FTE Staff

Resources 2005

Financing total

205 003 000 EUR

From nationalbudget

57%

Externalfinancing

43%

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0

4 000

8 000

12 000

16 000

1989 -91 -93 -95 -97 -99 2001 -03 -05

Graduates Post-graduates

Number of Students

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592643 675

724 742 773826

881 912 893

1198

869 853

940 953 9611017

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200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1989 -91 -93 -95 -97 -99 2001 -03 -05

Master’s Degrees

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0

50

100

150

200

250

1989 -91 -93 -95 -97 -99 2001 -03 -05

Licentiate degree Doctor's degree

Doctor’s and Licentiate Degrees

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Auxiliary personnel for teaching and

research26.0%

Researchers41.0%

Other personnel

18.0%

Teaching personnel

15.0%

Personnel 2005

Total of FTE 3 258

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Personnel 2005

Financing in national budget 49.0%

Otherfinancing

5.0%

Services liable to charge 37.0%

Academy of Finland

8.4%

Total of FTE 3 258

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0

50

100

150

200

1994 -95 -96 -97 -98 -99 2000 -01 -02 -03 -04 -05

Financing from the National Budget External Financing

Financing 2005

MEUR

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Expenditure 2005

Other research and

teaching expenses

16.5%

Research and teaching

equipment3.5%

Real estate16.4%

Wages and salaries63.6%

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0

20

40

60

80

100

120

1989 -91 -93 -95 -97 -99 2001 -03 -05

Financing (National Budget)

MEUR

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0

20

40

60

80

100

1989 -91 -93 -95 -97 -99 2001 -03 -05

External Financing

Expenditure MEUR

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Other national financing

15.4%

TEKES(Finnish Funding

Agency for Technology

and Innovation)

Domestic industry

25.3%

Academy of Finland 15.0%

Other external financing

7.3%Foreign financing

8.9%

External Financing 2005

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KUVATHEASIBA

UVASSEBA

TSEBAUIAH

ULAHSE

UJOLUT

ÅAUTA

UKUTUT

UJY

UTUUO

TKK

UH

0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200

External Financing 2005

Finnish Universities

MEUR

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Finnish Universities (% of the income)

KUVA

SIBATHEA

SSEBAUIAH

UJO

UVA

UTUUO

ULA

UTA

HSE

UH

UJYÅA

LUT

TSEBA

TUTTKK

UKU

0 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 50 %

External Financing 2005

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Finnish Universities and Faculties of Technology

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

TKK TUT UO LUT ÅA UVA UTU

Master’s Degrees 1990 - 2005

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Finnish Universities and Faculties of Technology

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

TKK TUT UO LUT ÅA

Licentiate Degrees 1990 - 2005

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Finnish Universities and Faculties of Technology

020406080

100120140160

TKK TUT UO LUT ÅA UTU UVA

Doctor’s Degrees 1990 - 2005

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1990 - 2005

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101520253035

TKK TUT UO LUT ÅA UTU UVA

Doctor’s Degrees per Master’s Degrees (%)