The Innovation University as Part of University Reform

A flagship project

The innovation university is one of the flagship projects in the extensive higher education reform currently being implemented by the Ministry of Education. According to its programme, the Government will increase the financial and administrative autonomy of universities. In this connection, university governance and decision-making will also be reformed. The Ministry of Education will prepare a Bill overhauling the Universities Act and a proposal for the reform of the university steering and funding system.

A science community spanning technology, trade and art

The industries operating in the fields represented in the innovation university are of primary importance for Finland's competitiveness. The new world-class university will benefit Finnish society as a whole. Ever stiffer international competition in the knowledge market requires capacity for renewal and a certain size from universities. A small economy and culture must find its own fields of specialisation in which it can reach the world top.

The innovation university is a new, bold and attractive solution, geared to contribute to Finnish success and to respond to both national and global challenges. The university has world-class expertise at the intersection of global issues and the strengths and core competencies of Finnish society. An academic community across disciplinary boundaries will provide a solid basis for new world-class industry and employment.