Collaboration

The University of Jyväskylä collaborates in Finland and internationally in various areas of education, research and innovation. We promote cooperation with companies, the public sector and the third sector, which is important to us. As a multidisciplinary university, we offer many opportunities for collaborative research, continuous learning and internships for graduate students.

Interested in collaborating with the University of Jyväskylä?

We produce knowledge and expertise and offer open data and material in addition to innovation collaboration.

Is your company interested in profiting from our research results? A partnership in a research project can give a new boost and networks for your business. Benefit from the research conducted at the University of Jyväskylä!

The University of Jyväskylä networks with and has partnerships with many national and international organisations.

Are you looking for a researcher, teacher or research data? Open access to publications, research or project groups are available for university partners and the public. The University of Jyväskylä is a promoter of open science.

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International collaboration

Internationalisation is one of the overarching objectives of the University of Jyväskylä's strategy. Our education is multidisciplinary, international and responsive to global skills needs, and we develop it in cooperation with our partners.

We are active in international scientific communities and in strong societal dialogue and stakeholder cooperation. The University is involved in several partnerships and networks and leads the Global Innovation Network for Learning and Teaching together with the University of Helsinki.

Internationalisation is one of the University's strategic funding programmes for the 2021-2024 contract period. We are active in international scientific communities and in strong societal dialogue and stakeholder cooperation. We are involved in several partnership projects and networks, and lead the Global Innovation Network for Learning and Teaching together with the University of Helsinki.  

National and regional cooperation

We work closely for the benefit of the city of Jyväskylä, Central Finland and the region.

EduFutura Jyväskylä is a learning and research competence cluster comprising the University of Jyväskylä, Jamk Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, and the Jyväskylä Educational Consortium Gradia.

We renew competence and learning in a goal-oriented, research-based manner; their contents, methods and structures at all levels and with the needs of continuous learning in mind. We renew the regional business structure through future-centred competence and competence-based, fresh entrepreneurship.

Central Finland Health and Wellbeing Ecosystem KeHO is a multidisciplinary cluster of expertise and businesses, where wellbeing is promoted together in a holistic way through education, research, innovation, health promotion, rehabilitation, physical activity and sport, and social wellbeing.

The University of Jyväskylä works closely with the city and other local educational institutions. The common goal is to maintain the city's attraction and retention power, promote a student-friendly atmosphere and highlight the opportunities for continuous learning. You can follow student life in the City of Jyväskylä on Instagram @studyinjyvaskyla.

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Digivisio 2030

Building the future of learning.
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Involving all Finnish higher education institutions, Digivisio 2030 is a joint programme whose aim is to create a future for learning that benefits higher education institutions, learners and our society as a whole. The Digivision 2030 contains many of the same elements that have already been defined in the University of Jyväskylä's strategic development and curriculum. These include, for example, JYU's goals of cross-study collaboration and concrete joint study modules.

Digivisio 2030 will provide the University of Jyväskylä with tools and resources to promote these strategic objectives.

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We invite our partners to invest in the future of education and research. This opens up opportunities for long-term, multi-faceted cooperation with the University.  

We need your support to survive in an increasingly competitive environment. A donation to the university is the most effective investment in the future.

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SOPPI - University Shop

JYU products communicate the style and story of the University of Jyväskylä. Wear the University’s colours and let it show – whether you are a student, employee, alumnus, partner or other friend of JYU. The products are ecologically friendly, high quality, domestic when possible, and follow the principles of fair trade and the University’s values.

JYU products can be ordered from the online store or bought at JYU SOPPI outlets in Semma restaurants and pop-up SOPPI shops on campus.

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