Study options in Jyväskylä

The study offerings in Jyväskylä are extensive. There are four universities to choose from in addition to other educational institutions and Finland’s third-largest general upper secondary education and vocational training provider, Gradia.

All schools collaborate closely across disciplinary and organisational boundaries. Students benefit from the added value of an extensive course selection and joint students' sports services.

Edufutura Jyväskylä – JAMK, JYU and Gradia join forces  to provide the best possible quality in education through dynamic and flexible learning paths.

University of Jyväskylä (JYU)

The University of Jyväskylä stands as a beacon of academic excellence at the heart of Finland. We are among the top 3% of universities internationally. Ever since 1863, JYU has evolved into a dynamic, multidisciplinary source of knowledge where the latest research and high-quality education go hand in hand. 

Home to over 14,000 degree students and staff of 2,800, the university fosters a vibrant community dedicated to the study of learning, well-being, and natural phenomena. We are a cutting-edge university in professional development.

Read more about the University of Jyväskylä: jyu.fi

Jamk University of Applied Sciences

Jamk is a creative, reinvented institute of higher education. We develop and strengthen learning, competence, and competitiveness together with partners and cooperation networks – both in Finland and around the world. We offer education leading to a higher education degree as well as continuing and further education for graduates and those already in the working life. We have 9 500 students and 900 employees.

Jamk is continuous learning and everyday creativity, which grows from experiments, innovations, collaboration, and a proactive attitude.

Read more about the Jamk University of Applied Sciences: www.jamk.fi/en

Gradia

• Finland’s largest educational consortium and third largest provider of upper secondary education.
• Over 24 000 students
• Gradia, #gradiafi

Air Force Academy

• Students 600 
• Military training and higher education institute of the Finnish Air Force.
• Provides training for the staffs, reservists and conscripts of the Finnish Defence Forces.
• Ilmasotakoulu

Humak University of Applied Sciences (Humak)

• In Jyväskylä region 450 students.
• Campus in Korpilahti, half an hour drive from Jyväskylä.
• Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu (Humak)

Alkio College

• One of Finland’s largest adult education institutes offering open university education in Korpilahti, near Jyväskylä.
• 270 students all over Finland 
• Alkio-opisto

Jyväskylä Christian Institute

• General liberal education and basic and further vocational training.
• Over 400 students.
• Kristillinen opisto