Study with us brochure 2016

JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ

STuDY wITH us University of

Jyväskylä

FINLAND

Welcome

to the University 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 learning, teaching and the learning and growth environments that support development; basic natural phenomena and mathematical thinking; languages, culture and communities in global change processes; physical activity, health and wellbeing; information technology and the human in the knowledge society. Five 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, the QS World University Rank-

ing list, U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking list, and the CWTS Leiden 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.

www.jyu.fi

Jolly HONG KONG Corporate Environmental Management I chose JYU because the CEM programme, combining business and environmental studies, fits my interests and ambitions perfectly.

The best thing about my studies is the relaxed and interactive learning atmosphere. Moreover, Jyväskylä is a modern city with beautiful nature. And you can never be bored as there are so many different activities organized for students.

USA, BIOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Kristen

The annual application deadline for master’s programmes is in January.

Get Your Master’s from the University of Jyväskylä The University of Jyväskylä offers highquality, 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.

How to apply All students with a good command of English

programme

focus

job opportunities

degree

Faculty of Humanities

job opportunities

degree

Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication and competence, international relations, education and training, multiculturalism and area studies

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

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

Music Psychology Training • Music, Mind and Technology (MMT) • Music Therapy (MT)

Music perception and cognition, music technology, music therapy.

Expert positions in research and the music business, tasks requiring interdisciplinary know-how of music technology, music psychology, acoustics and music therapy.

Master of Arts

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

Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society

Language-related questions of current day society, such as multilingualism, language education, discourse and power, media, policy making, mobility and migration

Expert positions in professional and academic fields, performing tasks that require expertise in e.g. communication, language teaching and consulting, planning and project work, language localisation or research

Master of Arts

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

Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics

Faculties of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Science, Education, and Humanities

Corporate Environmental Management

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

Master of Science (Econ)

International Business and Entrepreneurship

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)

An interdisciplinary degree providing strong quantitatively oriented background for the students to serve as professionals especially in financial markets, banking and other duties in the fields of economics and finance.

Central bank and other bank economists, analysts, bank managers, and other researcher, specialist and manager positions in the financial sector and research institutions.

Master of Science (Econ)

Cultural Policy

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Banking and International Finance

Development and International Cooperation

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 Education 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)

Applications to the international master’s degree programmes are submitted through the University Admissions Finland service.

Faculty of Information Technology Software (cloud) service architect, enterprise architect, web service (IT) professional, researcher

Master of Science in Natural Sciences

Expert positions in enterprises, management, consultation, marketing and R&D

Master of Science (Econ)

Web Intelligence and Service Engineering Service Innovation and Management

Designing intelligent software applications for the web-based service economy

International IT-enabled service innovation, design and management

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

Educational Leadership

www.jyu.fi/studywithus

focus

Faculty of Mathematics and Science

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.

More information and detailed admission requirements:

programme

Biology of Physical Activity

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)

Kunal INDIA Nanoscience It might sound crazy, but the best experiences I have had here on a daily basis are the never ending opportunities to learn from my failure. Basically, I am encouraged to fail in order to increase my probability of succeeding in the future.

At JYU I value the most the constructive criticism I receive, which helps me grow my scientific skills.

Student Exchange at the University of Jyväskylä Faculty of Education Multicultural Study Programme in Education Education Teacher Education

Flora FRANCE Intercultural communication

The University of Jyväskylä offers nondegree programmes and courses with instruction in English for exchange students in a variety of fields.

Faculty of Humanities Languages (e.g. Finnish, English, German, Romance languages, Russian) Intercultural Communication Minor Communication History and Ethnology

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 Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences and Philosophy Contemporary Issues in 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, NorthSouth-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 Information Technology (August)

Winter schools: Ecology ( February ) Sport Sciences (January )

Application forms, guides and more information about student exchange:

www.jyu.fi/studywithus

The Erasmus exchange year I spent in Jyväskylä led me to choose JYU for my master’s degree studies as well. I liked the way of teaching and the fact that I had the freedom to choose extra courses that interested me in addition to the mandatory courses. I recommend JYU to everyone who is eager to meet and work with people from different countries, as well as to everyone who wants to attend a high quality university, and experience a very special student life in a student city.

Student Life, Support & Services

Narayan NEPAL Educational Leadership

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 Comfortable 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) Each new international student will be assigned a student tutor. Their task is to acquaint new international students with campus life and the department 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. The pair/group programme for language learning, Each One Teach One, is a good option for those who want to plan and time their studies independently.

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 stand-up 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!

The JYU campus is situated in a wonderful natural environment by a beautiful lake.

I especially appreciate the university library and the many cafes around campus serving quality food for student friendly prices. The university personnel, both the teachers and the administrative staff are very friendly, helpful and supportive.

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 160 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:

www.jyu.fi/graduateschool

Dominique CANADA Biology of Physical Activity JYU offers an unparalleled academic freedom for creative thinking and analysis within the framework of your study. Supported by positive guidance from supervisors helping you understand your field of work, this approach broadens your perspective of what you do and why you do it.

Jyväskylä is a city of 135,000 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.

UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

international-office@jyu.fi www.jyu.fi/studywithus

Find all the essential elements of student life in this little big city!

design&layout: PIGME • photos: Iida Liimatainen • Petteri Kivimäki • City of Jyväskylä/Juhana Konttinen, Kalevi Korhonen and Tero Takalo-Eskola • Matti Salmi, Jyväskylän Kesä 2014 • Anna Koivisto • 2015

Jyväskylä The Human Tech City