Bachelor's
JYU Tuition Fee Scholarship
and Master's 50% tuition fee scholarship
University of Jyväskylä
Jyvaskyla, Finland
"Central Finland's university, known for education, sport and IT"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#498 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (job-search permit)
About University of Jyväskylä
The University of Jyvaskyla in central Finland grew from the Jyvaskyla Teacher Seminary, founded in 1863, the first Finnish-speaking teacher training college. It has six faculties and offers 18 to 20 two-year master's programmes in English. It is known for education and psychology, sport and health sciences, information technology, business and mathematics and science.
Rankings & Recognition
#498
Ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#521 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Audited by FINEEC (Finland)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Jyväskylä's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Key Facts
1863
Roots
Over 1,000 yearly
International Students
6
Faculties
18-20 programmes
English Master's
Central Finland
Location
Popular Programs
Artificial Intelligence
Banking and International Finance
International Business
Education
Sport Sciences
Psychology
Application Details
Application Route
Studyinfo.fi online
Application Fee
EUR 100 (non-EU/EEA)
Intakes
September
Application Round
January each year
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT
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92 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student residence permit
Post-Study Work
2 years (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
50% tuition fee scholarship
Career Outcomes
14%
Placement Ratio
2 years (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Jyvaskyla has its campuses in Jyvaskyla, a lakeside city in central Finland known for buildings by Alvar Aalto.
Campus Details
Jyväskylä
city campuses
1000+
international students
14000+
total students
Lakeside
campus by Alvar Aalto
Campus Forecast
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12–22°C
Autumn (Sep–Nov): -1 to 11°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -12 to -3°C
Spring (Mar–May): -4 to 12°C
Snowy winters with short daylight
Bring heavy winter jacket & boots
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student housing foundations: apply early
Dining
Subsidised student lunches on campus
Health & Wellness
Finnish Student Health Services (YTHS)
Activities & Clubs
Student union
Clubs
Sports
Events
Diversity & Demographics
International Students
Over 1,000 yearly
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Master's
EUR 10,000-14,000 / year
Application Fee
EUR 100
Residence permit funds
EUR 800 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
JYU admits international students for autumn through the first joint application round in January each year.
Scholarships at University of Jyväskylä
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary qualification and English proof. One English-taught bachelor's programme is offered.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor's degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English test certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Programme-specific documents
Application fee receipt (EUR 100)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on jyu.fi.
2
Apply on Studyinfo
Apply on Studyinfo.fi in the January round and pay the EUR 100 fee if non-EU/EEA.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, degree certificate, English test and programme documents.
4
Admission result
Results come in spring; accept your study place on time.
5
Pay tuition fee
Pay the first-year tuition fee (minus any waiver) to confirm your place.
6
Residence permit
Apply for a student residence permit with Migri, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
The University of Jyvaskyla has its campuses in Jyvaskyla, a lakeside city in central Finland known for buildings by Alvar Aalto.
Master's
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Master's
Artificial Intelligence
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Master's
Banking and International Finance
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