For new doctoral students

Please note that some instructions take you to the instruction pages for bachelor's and master's students, so remember to get back to the Instructions for Doctoral Students.

Before you start your doctoral studies

Checklist for starting doctoral studies

Your first tasks as JYU doctoral student.

Registration of new degree students

Instructions on how to register for your first year of studies at JYU.

Registration of doctoral students

Doctoral students must register for attendance or non-attendance for each academic year.

Orientation weeks for new doctoral students

Orientation weeks for new doctoral students

Certificate of student status

The certificate of student status is a document of your study rights. You can download an electronically signed certificate from Sisu.

Apply for a student card

As a student union member, you can get a variety of discounts and benefits.

Student housing

Student apartments in Jyväskylä are located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from campus.

Handbook for international staff and visitors

The handbook is for international staff members, grant researchers, doctoral students, and long-term visitors as well as their family members.

Studying at JYU

Academic study skills

Academic study skills website helps you in developing your study skills so that your studies at the university go as smoothly as possible, regardless of your study field.

Student’s rights and responsibilities

Student’s rights and responsibilities are defined in legislation and decrees as well as in the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ Regulations and degree regulations.

Open Science Centre for doctoral students

The Open Science Centre provides research skills training and supports the progress of dissertation research throughout the lifecycle of the research process as a partner.

Download MyJYU app to make your student life easier

Download MyJYU app to make your student life easier.

Instructions for the doctoral student regarding university community

Communication, university community, wellbeing and security.

Student life at the campus

Student restaurants

There are several student restaurants with student discounts in Jyväskylä.

Student Union and subject associations

Student Union and subject associations offer services and wide range of free time activities to students.

Activities and culture

Social activities and leisure time.

Campus, study facilities and university spaces

Read about study facilities and getting around campus on this page.

JYU Local Friendship Programme

JYU Local Friendship Programme - friendships byeond boundaries!