About us

Find out more about the University of Jyväskylä.

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The University of Jyväskylä stands as a beacon of academic excellence at the heart of Finland.

It was here, in 1863, that Finnish­-language teacher education began. 

Since then, the dialogue between research, education and society has been our driving force.

Our naturally beautiful campus is home to a dynamic multidisciplinary research university —  an open and collaborative community of  2,800 experts and over 14,300 students seeking answers to the pivotal ques­tions of today and tomorrow.

Introduction and key figures

Organisation, values and strategy

Faculties, departments and independent institutes

Faculties, departments and independent institutes

Organisation and management

Information about the organisation, management and guiding principles of University of Jyväskylä.

The strategy and values of the University of Jyväskylä

The University focuses on wisdom and wellbeing for people and society, an approach that is reflected in the name of our strategy. Read more about our vision and strategy development programmes.

Campus and history

Located in the heart of a student-friendly city, our beautiful and sustainable campus is a cornerstone of the University’s appeal. The Seminaarinmäki campus of the University of Jyväskylä and Equality in Education awarded with the first European Heritage Label in Finland

Our campus is open to all. You can stop for a coffee, listen to an expert lecture or explore the exhibitions.

Welcome to our campus
History of the University and campus
Maps and information to the visitors
Science for All events
The three campus areas of the University of Jyväskylä - Seminaarinmäki, Mattilanniemi and Ylistönrinne - form an interesting cultural and natural environment that attracts visitors to the areas to explore the long cultural and historical continuity of the

Work with us

Interested in studying or working at JYU?

Considering Jyväskylä and Finland as a place to study or work? We warmly welcome you. Read more about Jyväskylä, Finland and JYU from the pages linked below. 

Jyväskylä - at the heart of Finland
Study with us
Work with us

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The strategy and values of the University of Jyväskylä

The University focuses on wisdom and wellbeing for people and society, an approach that is reflected in the name of our strategy. Read more about our vision and strategy development programmes.

Developing education at the University of Jyväskylä

The aim of developing education is to communicate about the activities and researched knowledge, which we accumulate while pursuing education of quality and impact, as well as prioritising the well-being of our students and teaching faculty.
JYUnity fest 2023

Academic events

Every year University of Jyväskylä organizes different academic events.