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.
- #347 Ranking
- 15 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.
- Quality of research and education.
- Limitless activities in all seasons.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (5)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
Social Sciences (4)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Computer Science & IT (2)
Education & Training (2)
- M.A. / M.Soc.Sc. Development, Education and International Cooperation
- M.A. Educational Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
Humanities (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 17 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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
347 11
2022
358 -25
2021
333
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401 -50
2022
351 50
2021
401
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
520 36
2022
556 -31
2021
525
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
701
2021
701
2020
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.
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
Great for independent peace-loving students
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The campus facilities and living environment are amazing. The staff is enthuasistic, but sometimes lack technological and communication skills. The core studies are satisfactory, but the in order to complete the degree and evolve your professional skills, students have to choose extra studies. You can choose from most of the course offerings of the whole university i.e....
MBA
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
i have a BSc physical science degree in sri lanka.currently i am working as a administrative manager at a legal firm in sri lanka
Pursuing a degree needs dedication.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have just started my studies at the university, the lecturers are academically impressive and they're quite resourceful. Since Jyväskylä is not that big city, which makes getting work very limited.
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