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Master's degree programmes in the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥
We offer several high-quality, research-based master’s degree programmes taught fully in English. 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.
Doctoral studies in Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥
Approximately 140 doctors graduate annually from the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥. We educate research professionals and competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society.
Long tradition in high-quality education
Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ has a strong tradition of promoting culture and education. Around the mid-1800s, Uno Cygnaeus, a Finnish clergyman and educator often dubbed the father of the Finnish public school system, was enthusiastic to develop equal education and created a programme for organising primary school education in Finland. Cygnaeus' plan was realised in 1863, when a teacher seminary was established in Jyväskylä, on the current university campus.
Today, we continue this legacy by conducting multidisciplinary research on learning, teaching and learning difficulties, as well as by developing the learning environments of the future. We are leading experts in broad-based teacher education, adult education and issues related to the management, assessment and funding of education.
Your destination is Jyväskylä, a student-friendly, continuously growing city with a population of nearly 145,000, of which almost every third are students. In this lively and compact city, you can live close to the campus and the city centre while having a touch of Finnish nature right next to you. With people and services close by, you are always just a bicycle ride from the beat of the city. The lively but safe environment lets you focus on the important things in your life and studies.
Jyväskylä is located in Central Finland with beautiful natural surroundings and inspiring architecture. The JYU campus is a combination of modern style and classics of the famous architect Alvar Aalto. Seminaarinmäki campus was awarded 2022 with European Heritage Label. The campus highlights the significance of the Finnish and European education system as a basis for an equal and democratic society.
Interested in studying at Jyväskylä? Find out more about our study options: We offer open university courses, study exchange opportunities, summer and winter schools, as well as several master's programmes and doctoral studies.
Research shows that when you are interested in something it is much easier to learn. When I applied to JYU’s master’s degree programme, I had already heard about the freedom of choosing your own courses in Finland. I knew that I would enjoy it, but it surpassed my expectations.
Our new international students are first welcomed by a student tutor, who is there to help with practical issues and social aspects of student life. Students get to know each other during an orientation programme. An additional chance to get to know the Finnish way of life is through a local friendship family programme. There are plenty of opportunities for mixing in with locals, with all kinds of events arranged by the university and local organisations.
In Jyväskylä, students not only populate the campus, but also the city itself. This means that entertainment is guaranteed outside of working hours. Jyväskylä is rich with free time activities ranging from sports to culture. If you are searching a new hobby or just eager to try new things, there is something for all tastes.
At the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, the community takes care of its members. The helpful JYU staff and the Student Life operating model, designed specifically to enhance the wellbeing of our students, support you through even the most demanding periods of study.
Affordable student accommodation lets you share your free time with fellow students and create a long-lasting bond with JYU’s international community.
The Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ also offers scholarships for its most successful international Master’s degree students, which cover the cost of tuition fees and make studying with us rewarding and very affordable. You can read more information on accommodation, student tutors, cost of living, student restaurants and other services offered to students in our New student handbook.
When I first applied to JYU, I didn’t know that this place would offer me so much in one year. The environment at the University is very friendly and welcoming, allowing students to take initiatives, be creative, suggest ideas, raise their voices and contribute actively to the student affairs...
