Study in University of Jyväskylä

Last edited on 20 Apr 2024

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Of all universities in the world, the University of Jyväskylä is among the top three percent and represents the best of the world in several of its disciplines. Shanghai Ranking: 40 in education, 9th in Sport Science Schools and Departments, 201-300 in Psychology research, 101-150 in communication and 101-150 in Mathematics.

Achievement

Country : Finland
City : Jyväskylä
Established : 1863
Number of Students : 14,000
Number of Faculty Staffs : 1,650
International Courses :

16 Master's degree programmes

Tuition Fee :

8.000 - 12.000

Scholarships :

Each Master's degree programme offers two scholarships covering 100% of the tuition fee and four scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fee. The JYU tuition fee scholarships are awarded for two years. To receive the scholarship for the second year of studies, the student must make sufficient progress in their studies (i.e., a minimum of 55 ECTS credits during their first year). Also Finland Scholarships awarded by JYU are part of a national scholarship programme. These scholarships are awarded to the most academically merited applicant in each Master's programme in accordance with the programme-specific admission criteria.

The Finland Scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fee for the first year of studies and also includes a one-time grant of EUR 5,000 towards living costs, which will be paid to the student after they have started their studies. In addition, JYU awards a 100% tuition fee scholarship for the second study year for all the Finland Scholarship recipients who have made sufficient progress in their studies (i.e., a minimum of 55 ECTS credits during their first year).

Living Costs :

Around 700 € / month

Status : Public
Type : University
Achievement :

Overview :

Unique and international. Innovative and dynamic. Warm and cool. Welcome to your destination – University of Jyväskylä. Located at the heart of Finland, JYU is a world-class university where cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research meets open and energetic commonality. In the international rankings of all universities in the world, the University of Jyväskylä is among the top three percent and represents the best of the world in several of its disciplines.

The University of Jyväskylä brings together education and psychology, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, sport and health sciences, and business and economics into a multidisciplinary whole brimming with the latest knowledge and skills.

Since 1863, the dialogue between research, education and society has been our driving force. We cherish this balance of research and education, and work to promote open thinking. We kindle the skills, knowledge and passion to live wisely for the best of humanity. Through renowned teaching, high-profile expertise, and global collaboration the JYU community seeks and finds solutions to challenges of the future.