Helsinki University of Technology or TKK (Teknillinen korkeakoulu in Finnish and Tekniska högskolan in Swedish) is the premier technical university in Finland. It is located in Otaniemi, Espoo in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Helsinki University of Technology was founded in 1849 and received university status in 1908. It moved from Helsinki to Otaniemi campus area in 1966.

The university has 246 professors and some 15 000 students in twelve faculties and 17 degree programmes.

The campus features buildings designed by world famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

See also: List of universities in Finland

External links

• Helsinki University of Technology - Official site