Study with us - University of Jyväskylä, 2017

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 six faculties host over 15,000 students from all over Finland and nearly 100 countries around the world.

The University of Jyväskylä (JYU) 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. Tuition is free for EU/EEA citizens.

For other students tuition fees range from €8,000 to €12 000 annually depending on the programme.

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The application period for master’s degree programmes is 15 November 2016 – 5 January 2017 jyu.fi/studywithus

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.

Student life, support & services Students of the University of Jyväskylä are in good hands. JYU offers excellent academic support services for international students in cooperation with the Student Union.

Orientation 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 is assigned to each new international student. Their task is to acquaint new students with campus life and to help them with practical studyrelated questions.

Friendship family programme is a great opportunity to learn more about Finnish culture and experience the Finnish way of life outside the campus.

Language courses are arranged for international students both before and during the academic year, ranging from intensive beginners’ courses to advanced levels.

Extensive free time activities including sports and exercise opportunities as well as music and culture events at JYU are almost limitless!

Student Exchange The University of Jyväskylä offers non-degree programmes and courses with instruction in English for exchange students in a variety of fields. All students from our partner universities are welcome to apply for student exchange positions 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! | www.jyu.fi/studywithus

PhD Opportunities The Graduate School for Doctoral Studies educates professionals in research, helping them become competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society. | www.jyu.fi/graduateschool

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!

Master's degree programmes Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society Cultural Policy Development and Intemational Cooperation Intercultural Communication

School of Business and Economics Banking & International Finance Corporate Environmental Management Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication International Business and Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Education Educational Leadership Educational Sciences

Faculty of Information Technology Computational Sciences and Engineering Information Systems

Faculty of Mathematics and Science Biological and Environmental Science Nanoscience Nuclear and Particle Physics

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Biology of Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Promotion

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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 always on the move – it is cosy and vibrant, youthful and innovative. Jyväskylä is also a safe and pleasant place to live and to study.

This prominent school and university city hosts some 45,000 students during the academic year. 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.

JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ

Admission services: admissions@jyu.fi 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/Jyväskylä Festival • Anna Koivisto • 2016

Jyväskylä on the move