HSE | TaiK | TKK

Helsinki School of Economics (HSE)

Established in 1911, the Helsinki School of Economics (HSE) is the largest and leading business school in Finland. It provides the most diverse environment for world-class study and research in business subjects and an innovative community of approximately 4,000 students (4,500) and around 500 researchers, teachers and service staff (400). In 2007, the HSE awarded 31 Doctorates (20) and 391 MSc degrees (346). There were nearly 3,000 people (2,500) studying on the HSE’s Open University courses. The annual budget of the HSE last year was EUR 39.3 million (EUR 38.6 million), of which 64% (63%) was from the state budget and 36% (37%) from external funding.

University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK)

The University of Art and Design Helsinki is an international university specialising in design, audiovisual communication, art education and art. Established in 1871, it is the largest art and design university in the Nordic countries and one of the most prestigious in the world. The university has six schools with 2,000 students (1,900). In 2007, the university awarded 311 Master's degrees (235) and 8 Doctorates (10). The share of foreign students at the University of Art and Design Helsinki is 16% (18.5%). The annual budget of the university last year was EUR 35 million (EUR 35 million), of which EUR 7 million (EUR 7 million) was external funding. The university has a staff of 450.

Helsinki University of Technology (TKK)

Established in 1849, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) is an internationally acknowledged university of technology with first-rate education and research that notably promotes advances in science and technology. The four faculties of the University have altogether 15,000 students pursuing either a Master of Science in engineering, architecture or landscape architecture or a doctorate. In 2007, TKK awarded 1,068 Masters of Science and 162 doctorates. The University accounts for approximately 42% of the master’s degrees and 60% of the doctorates awarded in the field of technology in Finland. Worldwide, there are approximately 40,000 TKK-educated alumni. In 2007, TKK had 1,200 international students. Last year, the University had a budget of EUR 245 million, 42% of which was covered by external funding. TKK has 3,300 staff, 250 of which are professors. In 2008, TKK celebrates its centennial as a university.