Multidisciplinary university University of Jyväskylä is one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland. 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. Our vision is to be a global leader in the study of learning, wellbeing and basic natural phenomena, reshaping competence to build a sustainable society. Pioneer of educational sciences Finland is well known for highly professional teachers and a top grade educational system. The roots of the system lie here in Jyväskylä. JYU has been a pioneer in teacher training since its establishment in 1863. Today, teacher training still is one of our core competences. Read more here. Student-friendly city of Jyväskylä in the heart of Finland In Jyväskylä you can live close to the campus and the city centre while having a touch of Finnish nature right next to you. Jyväskylä is located in Central Finland with beautiful natural surroundings and inspiring architecture. Scholarships JYU offers scholarships for it´s most successful international master’s degree students, which cover the cost of tuition fees and make studying with us rewarding and very affordable. Read more here. New student handbook Are you planning to start your studies at the University of Jyväskylä? Find information on accommodation, student tutors, cost of living, student restaurants and other services offered to students of JYU here.
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Our alumni Kunthida Rungruengkiat is a deputy leader of a political party in Thailand. In politics she is known as an ambassador of the Finnish education system which she learnt thoroughly during her studies at JYU. After her graduation she has also worked as a university and high school teacher, columnist and freelance translator.
Kunthida Rungruengkiat from Thailand
Master’s Degree Programme in Intercultural Communication, 2008-2009
“I’m from Tehran, which is a very big city, and moving to Jyväskylä was quite a change. I really like it here though. In Jyväskylä, people’s personal boundaries are respected, which I really like. It was also extremely easy to settle in here, because JYU is always there for you. If you have any questions you can just turn to the university and ask for help.”
Faraz Roshanizand from Iran
Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences, 2018-2020
“I studied at the University of Jyvaskyla in distinct periods during my educational background. I was so enthusiastic to have the opportunity to study in Finland – after all it is the country having the best educational system worldwide. I came back to Brazil with a very powerful diploma.”
Fabiana Pasquot Polido from Brasil
Master´s Degree Programme in Corporate Environmental Management, 2008-2010
“The best part of being a student in JYU is that you get the liberty to choose your own subject. No matter which department you are studying, there is always a chance to study the subject of your interest, even if it is from other departments. For example, I am a student of the ‘Biological and Environmental Science Department’ and my major is ‘Ecology and Evolutionary Biology’. However, I also studied courses in the local language and creating career in Finland. JYU has 100+ subjects to offer from.”
Irin Rony from Bangladesh Master’s Degree Programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 2019-2021
