Quick Summary
Situated in Jyväskylä, Finland, University of Jyväskylä is a public established in 1863. Ranked #472 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14000 students including 7% from outside Finland. Known for strengths in Education and Training, Sport and Health Sciences, Psychology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
World-class education ranking in the top 100 for Education and Sports, a supportive student community, and a unique lakeside campus.
Subject Strengths
Education and TrainingSport and Health SciencesPsychologyPhysics
Founded1863
TypePublic
Total Students14000
Intl Students7%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban/Park
Campus SizeThree main campus areas: Seminaarinmäki, Mattilanniemi, and Ylistönrinne
Affiliated HospitalsCentral Finland Hospital Nova
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Culture (Finland), AACSB (School of Business and Economics)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#472
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies, Accelerator Laboratory, Centre of Interdisciplinary Brain Research
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Culture (Finland), AACSB (School of Business and Economics)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL92
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 22, 2025
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on your motivation letter and ensure all previous academic credits are accurately documented; competitive for Sport Science and Education.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€8,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,400/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€18,400/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Education | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Sport Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Information Technology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong
Industry Connections
Excellent connections with Finnish tech and sports industries
Notable Alumni
Sofi Oksanen, Alvar Aalto (Architect of the campus), Pekka Karhu
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Extensive facilities including the u2 specialized sports complex
Student Clubs
JYY Student Union and numerous subject-specific organizations
Library Resources
Jyväskylä University Library (Lähde), high-tech learning spaces
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ISEP, Nordplus, Bilateral agreements globally
Summer Programs
Jyväskylä Summer School in Science and Information Technology