In 2024 the University of Helsinki’s operating result after taxes, or the result without taking investment activities into account, was €1.1 million in surplus.
The surplus from investment activities was €98 million, driving the University’s overall result to €99 million. The return on investment included €82 million in changes in the value of investments. Investments are recorded in the financial statements at market value in accordance with the code of financial management at higher education institutions by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
At the end of 2024, the number of employees was almost 8,800. Staff costs were €494 million. Another considerable expense are the facilities required for studying, research and other activities.
University of Helsinki operating result 2010–2024
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Revenues and expenses 2024
In 2024 the University of Helsinki's revenue (core funding + external funding) amounted to €816 million.
The operating costs of the University of Helsinki were €814 million, with personnel expenses at €494 million and facility rents at €105 million as the largest expenditure items.
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Sources of external research funding in 2024
The University received its largest share of external research funding – €125 million – from the Research Council of Finland. Foundation funding contributed €42 million, and EU funding totalled €37 million.
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