Practical information for Summer School in Human Sciences

Practical information for Summer School in Human Sciences

Things you need to know when planning your participation in the Summer School and your trip to Jyväskylä.

Before arrival

Visa requirements

Students from the EU (European Union) and EEA (European Economic Area) countries do not need a visa to enter the country. Citizens of non-EU and non-EEA countries must apply for an entry visa at the nearest Finnish Embassy or Consulate unless their home country is listed as a visa-free country.

Insurance

The Ģ��ֱ�� does not insure Summer School participants. Medical insurance is recommended for all participants but it is the responsibility of the student. It is absolutely vital for students coming from non-EU or non-EEA countries to obtain private medical insurance to cover unexpected emergencies. Citizens of EU and EEA countries should bring a European Health Insurance Card with them which entitles the holder to all necessary medical care during one's stay in another EU or EEA country. The European Health Insurance Card can be obtained from the local social security office in your home country.

How to get to Jyväskylä

The city of Jyväskylä is located in Central Finland, some 270 km north of Helsinki, and is best reached by train, plane or coach. The connections are relatively frequent and the journey from Helsinki to Jyväskylä takes 3½ - 4 hours by train. Trains and buses are more convenient and environmentally friendly ways to reach Jyväskylä than plane.

When travelling via Helsinki: You can get from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Helsinki city centre by taking the local bus number 615 or trains I and P to the Central railway station. An online journey planner Reittiopas is a very handy tool for finding your way in Helsinki. You can also download the HSL application to your mobile device. The app allows you to find tickets and routes easily in the Helsinki region.

If you arrive at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, take a bus or a taxi to the centre of Tampere. You can continue your journey to Jyväskylä by train or bus. For more information, please see the Finavia website.

Most of the flights to Finland arrive at Helsinki Airport (about 20 km from the centre of Helsinki). From Helsinki Airport you may continue by plane to Jyväskylä. Please book the connecting flight in advance. The flight time to Jyväskylä is approximately 45 minutes. The Jyväskylä (Tikkakoski) Airport is located about 23 km from the centre of Jyväskylä. Please note that there is no bus service from the airport to the centre of Jyväskylä. You can take a taxi from the airport to the centre of Jyväskylä, the journey takes around 20 min and costs approximately 50€. It is recommended to book a taxi in advance by calling +358 100 6900 as there may not be any taxis available at the airport upon your arrival, especially if you arrive late at night or early in the morning. You can also use the free telephone inside the terminal building to call for a taxi. You may also use the JYTAKSI APP to order a taxi (download from App Store or Google Play Store) free of charge. If you do not book the taxi in advance, be prepared to wait for it for a little while.

There is also a direct bus connection from Helsinki Airport to Jyväskylä. You can check timetables and purhase tickets at: . The trip takes 4 - 5 hours and costs approximately 50 € without the student discount. The buses leave next to the Terminal 2 at the airport ( here).

You may also catch an Onnibus coach (low-cost coaches) from Helsinki Airport to Jyväskylä. Onnibus coaches operate also from the Kamppi Bus Station in Helsinki city centre, a short walk from the Helsinki Central Railway Station. Onnibus tickets can be purchased by credit card in advance and depending on seat availability also from the driver, but at a higher price than online. It is recommended to purchase Onnibus tickets in advance as tickets are often sold out.

As a Summer School student you are unfortunately not entitled to student discounts in long distance coaches. However, the earlier you purchase the tickets, the lower the price you may be able to get them.

If you choose to travel by train, take the P train from Helsinki Airport to Tikkurila and change trains there. There are direct train connections from Tikkurila to Jyväskylä, but in some cases you will have to change trains at Tampere. If you wish to go to the Helsinki city centre first and catch the train from there, take the I or P train or the local bus number 615 to the Helsinki Central Railway Station and continue your journey from there. As a Summer School student you are unfortunately not entitled to student discounts in trains. However, the earlier you purchase the tickets, the lower the price you may be able to get them.

Student tutors and arrival service

Summer School participants arriving from abroad are assisted by student tutors (fellow students from the Ģ��ֱ��). The student tutors will help international Summer School participants with practical matters, such as finding their way around the campus and the city centre. The student tutors can also meet students arriving from abroad at Jyväskylä Travel Centre (bus/railway station) and assist them in finding their way to their apartments.

This service is provided by the University in order to make your arrival in Jyväskylä more comfortable. If you have informed your student tutor of your exact time of arrival at least one week before your arrival, you can agree with them whether you would like to meet up at Jyväskylä Travel Centre (railway/bus station) when you arrive. They can then assist you in finding your way to your accommodation. Remember to write down the mobile phone number of your tutor and take it along for your journey to Jyväskylä. In case your travel plans change, please keep your tutor informed.

While in Jyväskylä

Student discounts on transportation

As a Summer School student you are unfortunately not entitled to student discounts in trains or long distance coaches. However, the earlier you purchase the train or bus tickets, the lower the price you may be able to get them. For example, there are sometimes very inexpensive tickets available for Onnibus buses and trains. It is recommended to purchase the tickets beforehand online.

Jyväskylän Liikenne Oy provides local transport. The price for a single fare is approximately 3 € and the price goes up to 4 € after 23.00. Tickets can be purchased from a driver by local money (euros) or contactless payment (Visa, Visa Electron, Master Card, Eurocard, or Google Pay/Apple Pay). Mobile tickets can be purchased with a smart phone app. Please note that contactless payment tickets and mobile tickets are a little bit cheaper than single tickets purchased by cash. Also season tickets are available, e.g. a 30-day-ticket for 50 € for adults and 35 € for students. You can download the to your mobile device to find tickets and routes easily in the Jyväskylä region.

A practical way to move around is by bike. When riding a bike you should use the bicycle paths marked with a sign (white figures on a blue background). In places where there is no special bicycle path, please use the right side of the roadway, not the sidewalk. You should then follow the same traffic rules as motorists. Also, remember to use lights on the bicycle when driving in the dark. Furthermore, we strongly recommend that you wear a helmet.

In May and in the beginning of June the weather can be a little unpredictable in Finland. Typically the temperature is in low 20s Celsius degrees, but it can also be a little cooler especially in the evenings.

In the beginning of June the sun sets around 11 p.m. and rises around 3.30 a.m. in Finland, so if you are a light sleeper it might be smart to bring a sleeping mask. We recommend you to take something warm (a pullover/cardigan) to put under your regular summer jacket.

In case of emergency

If you become ill and need urgent medical attention, you should contact

Monday - Thursday from 8-16 and Friday from 9-16:
the Municipal Health Centre (Kyllö, address Keskussairaalantie 20, phone number +358 14 266 2011)
From 16-8 and on the weekends: the Hospital Nova of Central Finland (Keski-Suomen Sairaala Nova, address Hoitajantie 3, phone number +358 116 117).
To order an ambulance, dial 112.

Health centres charge an initial fee of 20.90 € and the Central Hospital a fee of 41.80 €. There may also be an additional service fee, depending on the treatment. Please note that all non-permanent citizens, apart from the EU and EEA citizens, must pay for all treatments themselves and claim for a refund from their insurance company. The hospital fees may run high if you are not a citizen of the EU or EEA. Thus, if you come from a country outside the EU or EEA it is absolutely vital that you obtain private medical insurance to cover unexpected emergencies.

While studying in another member state, EU and EEA countries are entitled to the same benefits in case of an emergency (medical care required by the state of health, accident, sudden illness etc.) as the local population. The European Health Insurance Card certifies that you are entitled to these benefits. The card is standardized throughout the European Union and can be obtained from the social security institutions of the country where you are insured. To speed up your claim for benefits, present this card in the hospital or at the health centre.

Emergency Telephone Numbers:
General emergency 112 (Ambulance, Fire station, Police)
Pharmacies on call 118

Calling the general emergency number is free of charge.

Jyväskylä Police Station is located at Urhonkatu 1, close to the Travel Centre.
Tel. 0295 414 803.
The Licence and permit centre of the Jyväskylä Police is located at Urhonkatu 2.
Toxicological emergency number (for the whole of Finland): (+358 9) 4711 or (+358 9) 471 977

Services at the university

Library

Summer School participants may use the Jyväskylä University Library where they will also have access to computers. You can borrow books from the Main Library (Seminaarinmäki Campus, building B Lähde) and the department libraries after you have collected a library card from the Main Library.

Computers

There arecomputer classes in most of the buildings where the Summer School courses are held. In addition, there are computers for public use at the Main Library (Building B Lähde on the Seminaarinmäki Campus), at the MaD building (Building D in Mattilanniemi), and in the Agora Building. Students will receive their user account for the University computer network upon arrival.

Cafeterias

There are several student cafeterias on the University campuses. Summer School participants are entitled to a post-graduate-priced lunch (5,20 €) at Semma student restaurants, at restaurant Taide in the Main Library and at restaurant Ilokivi. The lunch includes a hot meal, a drink, salad and bread. In order to buy the post-graduate -priced meal, you must verify your student status by showing your Certificate of Student Status at the cash register. To get the certificate, you need to login to Sisu student register with your JYU credentials.

Certificate of student status

University Sports

The University Sports is a great and affordable option if you want to do sports during summer school. In order to use the University Sports services you need the electronic receipt of payment on your email that you can show on your phone when prompted, or a physical summer sports sticker attached to your student certificate. The summer season costs 20 euros, which includes includes group fitness, ball games, access to Monitoimitalo gym and to Yogobe online service. If you want to use the Monitoimitalo gym, you need to buy a wristband. The wristband costs 8 euros and you have to buy it once. You can buy the wristband from the janitors at Monitoimitalo gym.

You can buy the sports sticker from the university webshop. In order to purchase the sticker, you need to login with your JYU credentials.

Summer School students staying at Kortepohja Student Village are entitled to use the Rentukka gym in Kortepohja.

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Practical information for Summer School in Human Sciences

Before arrival

Visa requirements

Insurance

How to get to Jyväskylä

Student tutors and arrival service

While in Jyväskylä

Student discounts on transportation

In case of emergency

Services at the university

Library

Computers

Cafeterias

University Sports

See also

Summer School in Human Sciences

How to apply to the Summer School in Human Sciences

Accommodation during Summer School in Human Sciences

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Practical information for Summer School in Human Sciences

Before arrival

Visa requirements

Insurance

How to get to Jyväskylä

By plane

By ferry

By coach

By train

Student tutors and arrival service

While in Jyväskylä

Student discounts on transportation

Public transportation

Cycling

Weather

In case of emergency

Services at the university

Library

Computers

Cafeterias

University Sports

See also

Summer School in Human Sciences

How to apply to the Summer School in Human Sciences

Accommodation during Summer School in Human Sciences