Located at the heart of Finland, the University of Jyväskylä is a world-class university where cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research meets open and energetic communality. JYU brings together education and psychology, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, sport and health sciences, information technology and business and economics into a multidisciplinary whole brimming with the latest knowledge and skills.
- #401 Ranking
- 20 Masters
- 724 Academic Staff
- 10,277 Students
- 411 Students (int'l)
- 6,269 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- We are one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland.
- High quality of research and education.
- Limitless activities in all seasons.
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
Business & Management (5)
Social Sciences (5)
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Brain and Data Science
- M.Sc. Information Systems
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Education & Training (2)
- M.A. / M.Soc.Sc. Development, Education and International Cooperation
- M.A. Educational Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Humanities (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- M.A. Music and Science
Engineering & Technology (1)
About
History
The foundations of the University of Jyväskylä lie in the first Finnish-speaking teacher training college, Jyväskylä Teacher Seminary, established in 1863 by Uno Cygnaeus. He is often called "the Father of the Finnish Primary School System".
Teacher training and forward-looking work in teaching are counted among our strengths, along with natural sciences, humanities, sport and health.
Education
We offer 20 high-quality, research-based two-year master’s degree programmes in English, which lead to an officially recognised master’s degree and qualify for doctoral studies.
Approximately 160 doctors graduate annually from the University of Jyväskylä. We educate research professionals and competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society.
Research
Our naturally beautiful campus is home to a dynamic multidisciplinary research university – an open and collaborative community of 2,600 experts and 15,000 students seeking answers to the pivotal questions of today and tomorrow.
Career
Career Services ensures that all students have an opportunity to get a contact to working life during their studies. We aim at giving students a realistic picture on working life, their preparedness for it and employment opportunities.
University of Jyväskylä Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for University of Jyväskylä. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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JYU Tuition Fee Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
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Grant
5000 EUR
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University of Jyväskylä - Finland Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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Various benefits
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14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1000000 INR
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Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
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30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
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5000 EUR
Deadline
14 May 2024
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
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1000 USD
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31 Aug 2024
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
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2000 USD
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20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
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10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
The MyUS Community Scholarship
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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8000 EUR
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Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Student Grant Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Various benefits
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Not specified
JYU Tuition Fee Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
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Not specified
University of Jyväskylä - Finland Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
14 May 2024
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Various benefits
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Not specified
JYU Tuition Fee Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
University of Jyväskylä - Finland Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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5000 EUR
Deadline
14 May 2024
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
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1000 USD
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31 Aug 2024
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
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2000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
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2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
The MyUS Community Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
JYU Tuition Fee Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
University of Jyväskylä - Finland Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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5000 EUR
Deadline
14 May 2024
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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500 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2024
Save The Everglades Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Not specified
JYU Tuition Fee Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
University of Jyväskylä - Finland Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
14 May 2024
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023
GSSA 2023
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
401
2023
401 -50
2022
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
446 -99
2023
347 11
2022
358
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701
2022
701
2021
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
520 36
2022
556
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University Services of the University of Jyväskylä offers support, assistance and services for the education, research and other operations of the University.
Housing services
Student apartments are located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from campus.
Library services
The Jyväskylä University Library is one of the oldest libraries in Finland. Today, the Library serves over 2 000 customers daily and over a half million annually. The collections exceed over 1.5 million volumes and include 7 500 currently subscribed printed journals. Customers have access to several Finnish and foreign databases and over 20 000 electronic journals.
ICT services
The University of Jyväskylä provides a wireless network on its campus areas.
Medical services
The Finnish Student Health Service (generally referred to as YTHS) provides health and medical care for Bachelor's and Master's level students who have joined the Student Union.Doctoral students are not entitled to the services of YTHS.
Student Life
Campus life
Over the last few decades, the University has extended its grounds with two new campus areas on the opposing banks of Lake Jyväsjärvi.
Encouraged by the positive experiences of Seminaarinmäki, the Mattilanniemi and Ylistönrinne areas have been planned carefully and they have their own unique features.
The Seminaarinmäki (Seminar Hill) campus of the University of Jyväskylä has often been said to the most beautiful in the country. Its reputation stems from the integration of different designs which have been carefully assembled over the course of centuries.
Sports facilities
- Gym
- Hall of ball games
- Hall of rhytmic sport
- Hall of apparatus gymnastics
- Hall of gymnastics
Student clubs
Student Union of University of Jyväskylä is our University’s students’ interest and service organisation. Student associations of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science are Syrinx ry (Students of Biological and Environmental Sciences), Otsoni ry (Students of Environmental Science and Technology), Radikaali ry (Students of Chemistry), Ynnä ry (Students of Physics, Mathematics and Information Technology) and Tiltti ry (Students of Statistics).
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The facilities are world class and commendable
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Provided by ESN rated 5 out of 5 stars
A top Finnish university with great teaching faculty. JYU is very suitable for international students.
University of Jyväskylä
Provided by ESN rated 5 out of 5 stars
In my opinion, University of Jyväskylä is very progressed university and it considers every student as an individual which is truly unique in a large institution.
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