University of Jyväskylä

University

The University of Jyväskylä was founded in 1863 and teaches about 14,700 students with 2,600 employees. It is strongly research-oriented and makes a significant contribution to scientific publications.2

A far-reaching goal of the University is to contribute to the building of a sustainable society through research into learning, well-being and fundamental natural phenomena. To this end, the University divides its strategy into five key points:3

  • Research – Putting the researcher first
  • Education – Educating experts with influence
  • Capable, creative and healthy University community
  • JYUnique campus – Where tradition and tomorrow meet
  • A digital trailblazer – Digital development

University of Jyväskylä

The university imparts knowledge in the fields of education, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences as well as sports and health sciences, economics and business administration. It also maintains close relationships with international and national research, business and innovation communities. In addition to various course options in English, exchange students can also apply for two-year programs and obtain a Master's degree.4

The University of Jyväskylä has seven faculties:

  • JYU School of Business and Economics
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Science
  • Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Information Technology
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Education and Psychology

The Faculty

The Faculty of Information Technology currently has around 2690 students. The goal of the faculty is to train qualified IT experts for the challenges and the use of IT technology in the fields of business, health, sports, science, etc. Currently, the focus is on knowledge transfer in the following areas: data systems, scientific computing and data analysis, cyber security, entertainment, games and learning.

The research focus of the faculty lies in the following areas:5

  • Information Systems Science
  • Mathematical Information Technology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Educational Science
  • Security and Strategic Analysis
  • Cyber Security

Student life

Student life takes place on three campuses:
The Seminaarinmäki campus, which is located about one kilometer from the city center, the Mattilanniemi campus by Lake Jyväsjärvi and the Ylistön channel on the lakeside opposite the Mattilanniemi campus.

For IS:link students, the Mattilanniemi Campus is especially important, as it is home to the Faculty of Information Technology.6

Campus life

The city offers various possibilities to move around. Be it by local bus, long distance buses, bicycle or train, where especially students can enjoy discounts.7

Organizations such as the Central Finland Student Housing Foundation, KOAS and Kortepohja student village - Soihtu offer accommodation and serve as first points of contact for exchange students.8 The campus offers various sports facilities: From aerobics, snowboarding, to various ball sports, everything is available.9

Universitätsstadt

Jyväskylä ist der perfekte Ort, um seinen Hobbys nachzugehen oder neue Hobbys für sich zu entdecken. So bietet sich beispielsweise die Möglichkeit einer Musikausbildung verschiedener Einrichtungen, wie dem Artmus (Musik- und Tanzschule) oder die Teilnahme an Chören und Orchestren. Wer Theater und Kino nicht missen möchte, dem stehen ebenfalls zahlreiche Angebote zur Verfügung. Nicht nur in der Stadt selbst, auch am Campus befinden sich z.B. das „Kampus Kino“ oder das Jyväskylä University Student Theatre.10

Student experiences

Study period: Fall 2013/2014
Academic level: Master
Alexander B.

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