Helsinki University of Technology (TKK)
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Helsinki University of Technology - TKK is the second-oldest university in Finland, and the leading university for science, technology and architecture. There are approximately 15,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and over 3,500 members of staff. TKK offers degree programmes for a Master of Science in Engineering and degrees in Architecture and in Landscape Architecture. There are 19 degree programmes and 17 international Master?s programmes. Every year over 40% of Finland's first-grade students in the field of technology, and 50% of doctoral students, graduate from TKK.
The Technical School of Helsinki, established in 1849, was renamed the Technical University of Finland in 1908 and given the right to award doctoral degrees. Helsinki University of Technology celebrated its 100th anniversary as a university in 2008. Throughout its history, it has pursued a strong commitment to the highest level of scientific research and teaching. The education TKK provides is intended not just to produce good graduate engineers and architects but also to engender genuine interest in science and technology.
The university is based in Otaniemi in Espoo, 10 km from the centre of Helsinki, on a campus designed by Alvar Aalto. Otaniemi has the highest concentration of high technology in the Nordic countries. A unique combination of education, study and business is densely packed into this small area. Otaniemi has twice been chosen as one of the most innovative areas in Europe, and it has also been awarded the EU Award of Excellence. Several head offices of some of Finland's largest companies, one of them Nokia, can be found near Otaniemi.
The 'Teekkarikyla' student village, home to some 3,000 students of technology, is also located in Otaniemi. There are over one hundred student organizations on campus which provide a range of opportunities to take part in pastimes of various kinds from sports to music.
Internationalization is an important area of focus in the TKK strategy. Over 1,300 students from more than 90 nationalities study at Otaniemi every year. TKK is continuously increasing the number of international undergraduate and postgraduate students. At the moment, 17 Master's programmes, 5 Erasmus Mundus programmes and one Nordic Master programme, 6 international non-degree programmes and about 400 courses are offered in English.
TKK is part of more than 30 international university networks, has more than 50 bilateral mobility agreements throughout the world and more than 100 Erasmus agreements in 25 countries which provide great opportunities for visiting and cooperating with universities abroad.
Research
Research at TKK covers a broad spectrum of the main fields of technology. Top-level research is focused on the energy and environmental sectors, metal and machine construction, the forest sector, health and well-being, and information and communications technology, micro- and nanotechnology. The university coordinates 13 graduate schools, which are supported by the Ministry of Education.
Half of the Finnish companies involved in product development engage in research cooperation with universities. The strong points of TKK research are its excellent links with business, other universities and institutes, and good international contacts. Every year, around 20 new companies are set up on the basis of TKK research.
Library
The TKK library is the technological central library of Finland, supporting and promoting technological and scientific research, teaching and study. Its library services in the field of technology are among the best in Europe ? and free of charge. It also provides information for companies.
Otaniemi International Innovation Centre (OIIC)
The Otaniemi International Innovation Centre assists TKK researchers in seeking sources of funding for their research, in drawing up research contracts and in the protection and utilization of their research data.
The adult education provided by TKK supports the professional development of technology graduates in particular and also promotes the transfer of TKK research data to working life. Continuing education is provided by TKK Dipoli, the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (YTK) and the TKK Lahti Centre. Students can study for an MBA in the TKK MBA programme. Open university studies are offered by the TKK Open University.
The Technical School of Helsinki, established in 1849, was renamed the Technical University of Finland in 1908 and given the right to award doctoral degrees. Helsinki University of Technology celebrated its 100th anniversary as a university in 2008. Throughout its history, it has pursued a strong commitment to the highest level of scientific research and teaching. The education TKK provides is intended not just to produce good graduate engineers and architects but also to engender genuine interest in science and technology.
The university is based in Otaniemi in Espoo, 10 km from the centre of Helsinki, on a campus designed by Alvar Aalto. Otaniemi has the highest concentration of high technology in the Nordic countries. A unique combination of education, study and business is densely packed into this small area. Otaniemi has twice been chosen as one of the most innovative areas in Europe, and it has also been awarded the EU Award of Excellence. Several head offices of some of Finland's largest companies, one of them Nokia, can be found near Otaniemi.
The 'Teekkarikyla' student village, home to some 3,000 students of technology, is also located in Otaniemi. There are over one hundred student organizations on campus which provide a range of opportunities to take part in pastimes of various kinds from sports to music.
Internationalization is an important area of focus in the TKK strategy. Over 1,300 students from more than 90 nationalities study at Otaniemi every year. TKK is continuously increasing the number of international undergraduate and postgraduate students. At the moment, 17 Master's programmes, 5 Erasmus Mundus programmes and one Nordic Master programme, 6 international non-degree programmes and about 400 courses are offered in English.
TKK is part of more than 30 international university networks, has more than 50 bilateral mobility agreements throughout the world and more than 100 Erasmus agreements in 25 countries which provide great opportunities for visiting and cooperating with universities abroad.
Research
Research at TKK covers a broad spectrum of the main fields of technology. Top-level research is focused on the energy and environmental sectors, metal and machine construction, the forest sector, health and well-being, and information and communications technology, micro- and nanotechnology. The university coordinates 13 graduate schools, which are supported by the Ministry of Education.
Half of the Finnish companies involved in product development engage in research cooperation with universities. The strong points of TKK research are its excellent links with business, other universities and institutes, and good international contacts. Every year, around 20 new companies are set up on the basis of TKK research.
Library
The TKK library is the technological central library of Finland, supporting and promoting technological and scientific research, teaching and study. Its library services in the field of technology are among the best in Europe ? and free of charge. It also provides information for companies.
Otaniemi International Innovation Centre (OIIC)
The Otaniemi International Innovation Centre assists TKK researchers in seeking sources of funding for their research, in drawing up research contracts and in the protection and utilization of their research data.
The adult education provided by TKK supports the professional development of technology graduates in particular and also promotes the transfer of TKK research data to working life. Continuing education is provided by TKK Dipoli, the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (YTK) and the TKK Lahti Centre. Students can study for an MBA in the TKK MBA programme. Open university studies are offered by the TKK Open University.
Faculty
| Number of Faculty Staff | Headcount: 1,645 FTE: 1,494 |  |
| Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator. | ||
| Number of International Faculty Staff | Headcount: 251 FTE: 227 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. | ||
| Number of Inbound Visiting Faculty Staff | Headcount: 167 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff contributing to teaching or research at your university in the last 12 months who are visiting from an overseas institution for a minimum period of at least 3 months. | ||
| Number of Outbound Visiting Faculty Staff | Headcount: 104 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff employed by your institution contributing to teaching or research at an overseas institution in the last 12 months for a minimum period of at least 3 months. | ||
| Number of Staff with PhD | Headcount: 1,214 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff employed by your institution that have studied a PhD | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 5,259 FTE: 3,313 | |
| Number of students pursuing a BachelorÂ’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associateÂ’s degrees. | ||
| Number of International Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 62 FTE: 62 | |
| Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'. | ||
| Number of Inbound Exchange Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 107 FTE: 107 | |
| Number of undergraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
| Number of Outbound Exchange Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 91 FTE: 91 | |
| Number of undergraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution abroad for at least 1 semester on an exchange program in the last 12 months. | ||
| Number of first year Undergraduate students | Headcount: 968 | |
| Number of students pursuing a Bachelor's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate's degrees. | ||
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
| Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 9,601 FTE: 6,049 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 961 FTE: 961 | |
| Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'. | ||
| Number of Inbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 374 FTE: 374 | |
| Number of graduate / postgraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
| Number of Outbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 344 FTE: 344 | |
| Number of postgraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
Students
| Total Students | Headcount: 14,963 FTE: 9,387 | |
| Total number of students. | ||
| Total International Students | Headcount: 1,335 FTE: 1,335 | |
| Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. | ||
| Total Outbound Exchange Students | Headcount: 344 FTE: 344 | |
| Total number of students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
| Total Inbound Exchange Students | Headcount: 374 FTE: 374 | |
| Total number of students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
| Number of Male Students | Headcount: 11,662 FTE: 7,006 | |
| Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university | ||
| Number of Female Students | Headcount: 3,301 FTE: 1,983 | |
| Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university | ||
Graduate Output
| Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study | 10% | |
| Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation. | ||
| Proportion of Graduates Employed | 89% | |
| Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation | ||
| Number of PhDs Awarded | 142 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
Applications
| Total Number of Applications | 4,823 | |
| Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses | ||
Careers Support
| Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors | Headcount: 8 | |
| Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) | ||
Internationalisation
| Number of University Collaborations or Partnership Agreements | 419 | |
| Number of universities your institution has collaborations or partnership agreements with. These partnership agreements may include student and teaching exchanges, as well as collaborative research projects, exchange of academic materials and other information, and jointly offered executive development programmes. This includes collaborations at either a university or faculty level. Please also state the names of these institutions in the Submission Notes box. | ||
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence
Centres of excellence
TKK hosts the following centres of research excellence nominated by the Academy of Finland:
? the Adaptive Informatics Research,
? the Bio- and Nanopolymers Research Group,
? Computational Complex Systems Research,
? Computational Nanoscience,
? Low Temperature Quantum Phenomena and Devices,
? the Smart and Novel Radios Research Unit (SMARAD),
? Systems Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Research and
? Smart Machines.
Joint centres of excellence with other universities are
? the From Data to Knowledge Research Unit,
? the Helsinki Brain Research Centre (HBRC) and
? Inverse Problems Research.
The Ministry of Education has nominated two centres of excellence in teaching:
? Department of Material Science and
? Laboratory of Urban and Regional Studies.
The Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council has nominated TKK as
? University of Excellence in Adult Education.
Range of Fees
No tuition fees in TKK's own master's programmes. The Erasmus Mundus programmes may have tuition fees.
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
TOEFL: 580/237/92 and 22/4.0 in the writing section
IELTS: 6.5 and 5.5 in the writing section
CPE, CAE: grade A, B or C
Finance and Scholarships
The university does not have a scholarship system. The Erasmus Mundus programmes may offer scholarships.
Entry Requirements
For master's programmes: A bachelor's degree from a recognized university and English language proficiency.
- Department of Applied Mechanics
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Automation and Systems Technology
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science
- Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Communications and Networking
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Electronics
- Department of Energy Technology
- Department of Engineering Design and Production
- Department of Engineering Physics
- Department of Forest Products Technology
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
- Department of Information and Computer Science
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
- Department of Media Technology [fi]
- Department of Micro and Nanosciences
- Department of Radio Science and Engineering
- Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics
- Department of Structural Engineering and Building Technology
- Department of Surveying
- Language Centre
- PR & Communications Office
- Architecture
- General Degree Programs - Full Time
- Mechanical Engineering
- General Degree Programs - Full Time
Postgraduate Scholarships. 0 available @ USD 14,000
Scholarships available for any postgraduate research programme.
Specialisation
Varies...
Application Process
Free, consisting of personal details and study details:
Curriculum Vitae and, if applicable, an official
service record and a list of
publications
- postgraduate study plan
- research plan (max. 3 pages)
- supervisorÂ’s/instructorÂ’s statement and
recommendation
- specification of other scholarships and
activities since January 2002
- copy of the MasterÂ’s degree diploma.
Application URL
http://www.tkk.fi/en/studies/doctoral/index.html
Deadline
15th April 2006
WGST 2009 Venues
Meet representatives from our University at the World Grad School Tour in 2009