The aim of external international evaluations is to identify the strengths in research and teaching as well as the potential for developing activities.
The International Research, Art and Impact Assessment (RAI) was carried out in 2018 and the international Teaching and learning TEE 2020 assessment in 2020. The next international joint assessment of research and teaching is planned for 2027. The development of Aalto's research activities is also regularly monitored by Scientific (and Artistic) Advisory Boards (S(A)AB).
Explore topical issues regarding Aalto's major external evaluations, such as RAI, TEE and S(A)AB reviews on the following pages.
Aalto University regularly assess the quality of its research and artistic activities, and its societal impact. The assessment is based on internationally agreed best practices. The quality and merits of research activities are assessed through peer review using criteria relevant to the field in question.
The Scientific (and Artistic) Advisory Boards (S(A)AB) of our schools have an important function in supporting the development of the university.
The target of TEE 2020 is to identify needs for future development in education at Aalto, and make visible and evaluate the achievements during the 10 Aalto years.
The evaluation can be implemented in the form of an external audit and/or accreditation. In addition to strengthening quality, the aim of an audit/accreditation is to enhance the university's visibility and appeal. The target of evaluation can be the university as a whole, a certain school or a certain degree programme. The evaluation is performed by an evaluation group appointed by the auditing or accreditation body.
In addition to ensure the quality of different activities, audits and accreditations increase the visibility and attractiveness of the university.
The European Commission grants the 'HR Excellence in Research' quality label to institutions that demonstrate progress in aligning their human resources policies to the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Aalto University has been awarded the 鈥淗R Excellence in Research鈥 -award by the European Commission as the first university in Finland in 2012. This page contains information on the HR Excellence process at Aalto.
