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University of Jyväskylä
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OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
We are one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Our seven faculties host over 15,000 students from all over Finland and nearly 100 countries around the world. Our core fields of research and education are basic natural phenomena and the structure of matter; education, learning, and teaching in the future; languages, culture, and social change processes; physical activity and wellbeing; and human technology. Six of our research units have been awarded Centre of Excellence status through the international evaluation carried out by the Academy of Finland. Our University is ranked on the ARWU Shanghai list, the Times Higher Education World University Ranking list and the QS World University Ranking list.
The distinctive quality and solid reputation of the Finnish education system brings thousands of international students to the country every year. Jyväskylä is an exceptionally attractive study destination with its combination of top-quality education and research, technologically advanced campuses, a safe and comfortable community, the unique Nordic nature and landscape, as well as a wide range of sports, cultural events and activities.
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I chose JYU because of its stellar international reputation and because of the glowing recommendations from close friends who also completed the CEM programme. Jyväskylä has a great student vibe, with a perfect mix of play and intellectually stimulating activities.
GET YOUR MASTER’S
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ The University of Jyväskylä offers high-quality, research-based master’s degree programmes in English in its fields of special expertise. International students are welcome to apply to the two-year programmes, which lead to an officially recognised master’s degree and qualify for doctoral studies.
The annual application deadline for most programmes is in January–February.
HOW TO APPLY: All students with a good command of English and a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field are welcome to apply for the master’s degree studies. Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of their competence in English (e.g. with an internationally recognised and validated language test score). Generally, there are no entrance examinations, with students being accepted on the basis of their earlier academic achievements. Applications to the international master’s degree programmes are submitted through the University Admissions Finland service.
More information and detailed admission requirements:
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Master’s Degree Programmes programme
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job opportunities
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Careers involving intercultural relations in both the private and public sectors; international tasks in ministries, NGOs, private enterprises, educational organisations and research institutions
Master of Arts
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focus
job opportunities
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Faculty of Mathematics and Science Sustainable Management of Inland Aquatic Resources
Environmental and biological processes of inland waters
Expert positions in the sustainable ecological, economic, and social management of inland waters
Master of Science
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Studies with different profiles, specialising in experimental or theoretical nuclear physics or in experimental or theoretical particle physics
A wide range of professional careers, including academic researcher
Master of Science
Nanoscience
Physics, biotechnology, cell/molecular/ chemical biology, electronics, nanophysics, nanostructures, spectroscopy
Positions involving interdisciplinary research and specialist tasks in the focus fields, tasks in product development related to nanoscience
Master of Science
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Ecology, genetics and evolutionary biology, and their applications.
A wide range of professional careers in science and outside academia
Master of Science
Faculty of Humanities Intercultural Communication
Intercultural communication and competence, international relations, education and training, multiculturalism and area studies
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics Corporate Environmental Management International Business and Entrepreneurship
Combines business and environmental studies, along with the social, environmental and economic perspectives required for business success in a competitive global economy
Promising opportunities in both the private and public sectors as an environmental management and business specialist
The essentials of international business, entrepreneurship and strategy
Graduates will be ready to work in demanding managerial posts in international companies as management consultants or to start their own businesses as entrepreneurs
Master of Science (Econ)
Master of Science (Econ)
Faculties of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Science, Education, and Humanities
Faculty of Education Educational Leadership
Educational leadership, international education reform
Research and expert positions in educational administration and institutions, especially in tasks related to educational reform
Master of Arts (Education)
Education
Educational sciences, research on education
Various positions, such as educational consultant, coordinator, teacher educator, researcher and educational planner
Master of Arts (Education)
Development and International Cooperation
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Biomechanics, exercise physiology, or the science of sports coaching and fitness testing
Expert positions at sports and fitness centres and academies, research institutes, medical rehabilitation centres and sports organisations
Master of Science (Sport Sciences)
Sport Management and Health Promotion (SpoSMaPro)
Public, private and civic sector activities in sport management and health promotion. Sport and health in sectors such as leisure, tourism, environment and culture
Positions and tasks related to project management, regional management, communication consultancy, planning, journalism and development in the field of sport
Master of Science (Sport Sciences)
Sport and Exercise Psychology (SEPPRO)
Multidisciplinary studies of sport and exercise psychology
Consultative careers for psychological health and wellbeing or performance enhancement, leadership or academic research
Master of Science (Sport Sciences)
European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology (EMSEP) (Erasmus Mundus Programme)
Multidisciplinary studies of sport and exercise psychology
Consultative careers for psychological health and wellbeing or performance enhancement, leadership or academic research
Master of Science (Sport Sciences)
Positions involving planning, coordination and management tasks in international, multiprofessional expert groups and in development cooperation projects
Master of Social Sciences / Master of Science /Master of Arts (Education) / Master of Arts (Ethnology)
Professionals and specialists in the field of cultural policy research and expertise. Graduates are able to work and participate in a contemporary world and develop social and cultural institutions and organisations to meet the questions and demands of the 21st century
Master of Social Sciences, Master of Arts
Faculty of Social Sciences Cultural Policy
Biology of Physical Activity
Multidisciplinary studies on international questions of development and development cooperation from the viewpoints of educational, environmental, ethnological, and social sciences
Interdisciplinary studies on cultural policy and social sciences, providing knowledge and critical insights into the socio-cultural, political, economic and scientific challenges of analysing cultural policy and management
Faculty of Information Technology Web Intelligence and Service Engineering
Designing intelligent software applications for the web-based service economy
Software (cloud) service architect, enterprise architect, web service (IT) professional, researcher
Master of Science in Natural Sciences
Service Innovation and Management
International IT-enabled service innovation, design and management
Expert positions in enterprises, management, consultation, marketing and R&D
Master of Science (Econ)
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Student Exchange at the University of Jyväskylä
The University of Jyväskylä offers nondegree programmes and courses with instruction in English for exchange students in a variety of fields.
Demi Greece
Development and International Cooperation Teaching and studying have been upgraded to another level at JYU. Students have the academic freedom to plan their studies according to their own goals. What I admire the most at JYU is the fair and caring relationship among students and the informal but respectful relationship with our professors. Professors here are not just teachers but mentors and advisers, treating every person and every situation as a special case.
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Faculty of Education
South Africa
Multicultural Study Programme in Education Education Teacher Education
Faculty of Humanities Finnish Studies Languages (e.g. Finnish, English, German, Romance languages, Russian) Intercultural Studies Communication History and Ethnology
Music Education
I feel like I am getting the best
Faculty of Information Technology
Computer Science and Information Systems Mathematical Information Technology
Faculty of Mathematics and Science Biological and Environmental Sciences Chemistry Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Living with Globalisation Basic Studies in Philosophy and Politics Contemporary Issues in Human Development (psychology) Learning, Human Development and Wellbeing (organised jointly with the Faculties of Education and Sport and Health Sciences)
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Sport and Health Sciences
School of Business and Economics
Economics and Business Studies (management and leadership, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting)
University Language Centre
Language and communication skills courses in 15 languages
HOW TO APPLY All students from our partner universities are welcome to apply for student exchange positions at the University of Jyväskylä within the frameworks of Erasmus, Nordplus, ISEP, North-South-South, Becas Chile, Science without Borders or the FIRST programme, or as part of a bilateral exchange agreement. Apply and spend a semester or two with us!
Application deadlines: Autumn semester............................................ 15 May Spring semester......................................1 November
Summer schools: Human Sciences ( May – June ) Mathematics, Science and Computing ( August ) Systematic, Comparative and Cognitive Musicology ( August )
Winter schools: Ecology ( February ) Sport Sciences (January ) Application forms, guides and more information about student exchange:
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education the world has to offer – what more could I ask for? The student tutors helped us get started with everyday life and the lecturers use different teaching styles guiding us through our studies. Studying here is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about other cultures and to make lifelong friends from around the world.
Lisa
Support & Services
Russia
European Masters in Sport & Exercise Psychology
Academic support services The University of Jyväskylä offers excellent support services for international students in cooperation with the Student Union. The University Library provides extensive database and other research material resources, as well as training courses for utilising the available resources. The University’s IT Services provides state-of-the-art computer labs and solutions for data processing.
Accommodation Student apartments are located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the campus. Orientation programme This three- to four-day programme is designed to help new international students settle in and get to know one another, the University and the city of Jyväskylä.
Student tutor (mentor) The University of Jyväskylä employs students from each faculty to acquaint new international students with campus life and the departmental staff, and to help them with practical study-related questions.
Friendship family programme International students have the opportunity to learn more about Finnish culture and experience the Finnish way of life outside the campus by spending part of their free time with their Finnish friendship family.
Language courses The University Language Centre arranges Finnish language courses for international students both before and during the academic year, ranging from intensive beginner’s courses to advanced levels. A wide variety of other language and communication courses are also available, as is support for learning through English.
Extensive free time activities Sports and exercise opportunities at the University of Jyväskylä are almost limitless! They range from wall climbing, spinning and snowboarding to the more traditional skiing, aerobics, jazz dance and various ball games. For music and culture lovers the University offers many other free time activities, including performances by the University Symphony Orchestra, several choirs and bands, student theatre, and a rock club with standup comedy nights and improvisation theatre. Living Costs The cost of living in Finland is around 700 euros per month.
Academic Calendar Semester 1:............................................. September–December Semester 2: ............................................................January–May
Get to know the University with your tutor and the Finnish way of life with your friendship family, take up new sports or languages, and enjoy cultural events!
Jyväskylä is a very friendly student town: many bicycles, plenty of young people, student activities and organizations, sport clubs, parties, concerts, movies... I could go on and on! It’s amazing how many things you can do when you have the unique combination of nature and urban infrastructure of a city with a big and active University.
PhD Opportunities
at the University of Jyväskylä The University of Jyväskylä Graduate School for Doctoral Studies educates professionals in research, helping them become competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society. Approximately 140 doctors graduate yearly from the University’s seven faculties.
OUR HIGH-QUALITY RESEARCH clusters enable long-term research and offer optimal, versatile environments for doctoral training. Examples of these kinds of clusters are the Centres of Excellence financed by the Academy of Finland, the Accelerator Laboratory, the Nanoscience Center, the Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER), the Centre for Applied Language Studies (CALS), the Family Research Centre, and the Jyväskylä Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research. DURING THE DOCTORAL TRAINING, students familiarise themselves profoundly with their own field of research in order to develop a readiness to independently and critically apply scientific research methods and create new scientific knowledge. In addition to independent research, the degree includes discipline-specific studies and transferable skills studies. A GENERAL APPLICATION PERIOD for doctoral studies is open twice a year. More information:
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Meng CHINA
Educational Leadership
As a student majoring in education, I came to Finland to explore the reasons behind its world-famous education system. JYU is the number one university for education studies in Finland and has long traditions in teacher training. Studying at JYU gives me a profound insight into my field. At JYU I’m learning to become an independent thinker and a life-long learner.
JYVÄSKYLÄ
The Human Tech City Jyväskylä is a city of 134,000 inhabitants, where people are always ready to welcome new faces. It is a place to feel at home. The city is cosy and vibrant, youthful and innovative. Jyväskylä is also a safe and pleasant place to live. Thanks to the short distances and lively urban centre, Jyväskylä is a “little big city”, where all the services, shops, schools, and workplaces are close at hand. Jyväskylä is a prominent school and university city with some 45,000 students during the academic year. The University of Jyväskylä and JAMK University of Applied Sciences are among the most popular higher education institutions in Finland.
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