University of Jyvaskyla: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #536 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #211 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 36 | In Finland |
| #1 of 2 | In Jyvaskyla |
| #43 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 182 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 13,870
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- jyu.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | Autumn semester: September - December; Spring semester: January-June |
| Enrollment | 13,870 |
| Full time employee | 1,564 |
| Student:staff ratio | 9:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Jyvaskyla based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Jyvaskyla is a world-class research university with 34,739 scientific papers published and 809,532 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
University of Jyvaskyla majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 181 | 1173 |
| 1992 | 163 | 1409 |
| 1993 | 180 | 1245 |
| 1994 | 236 | 1661 |
| 1995 | 283 | 1876 |
| 1996 | 349 | 2154 |
| 1997 | 359 | 2575 |
| 1998 | 383 | 2954 |
| 1999 | 448 | 3251 |
| 2000 | 502 | 4320 |
| 2001 | 510 | 5192 |
| 2002 | 587 | 6073 |
| 2003 | 682 | 7816 |
| 2004 | 594 | 9335 |
| 2005 | 652 | 10636 |
| 2006 | 772 | 12402 |
| 2007 | 798 | 13822 |
| 2008 | 938 | 16466 |
| 2009 | 1058 | 19446 |
| 2010 | 1012 | 22759 |
| 2011 | 1122 | 25493 |
| 2012 | 1290 | 29233 |
| 2013 | 1440 | 33704 |
| 2014 | 1491 | 36092 |
| 2015 | 1685 | 39253 |
| 2016 | 1787 | 40507 |
| 2017 | 1779 | 41957 |
| 2018 | 1804 | 46135 |
| 2019 | 1933 | 52104 |
| 2020 | 2039 | 64806 |
| 2021 | 2102 | 75096 |
| 2022 | 2112 | 77218 |
| 2023 | 1943 | 78991 |
Tuition
| International studetns | For students coming from outside the EU/EEC between 8,000-12,000 euro depending on the programme and field of study (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Free of charge for all EU citizens (EUR) |
The University of Jyvaskyla has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Jyvaskyla.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
|---|---|
| Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Lisensiaatti/Licentiat | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
University of Jyvaskyla alumni
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Sofi Oksanen
- Occupations
- novelistplaywrightpublisherdramaturge
- Biography
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Sofi-Elina Oksanen is a Finnish writer and playwright. Oksanen has published six novels, of which "Purge" has gained the widest recognition. She has received several international and domestic awards for her literary work. Her work has been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than two million copies. Oksanen has been called "Finnish-Estonian Charles Dickens" and her work has often been compared to Margaret Atwood's novels. Oksanen is actively involved in public debate in Finland and comments on current issues in her columns and various talk shows.
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Laura Huhtasaari
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Laura Huhtasaari is a Finnish politician and teacher. As a member of the Finns Party, she has represented Satakunta in the Parliament of Finland from April 2015 to July 2019. She was the Finns Party candidate for the 2018 Finnish presidential election. In 2019 Huhtasaari was elected to the European Parliament with 92,760 votes
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Jukka Jalonen
- Enrolled in the University of Jyvaskyla
- Studied in 1988
- Occupations
- ice hockey coachice hockey player
- Biography
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Jukka Pertti Juhani Jalonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey coach and former player. In 2011, 2019 and 2022, he led the Finnish national team to the gold medal in the IIHF World Championship, and at the 2022 Winter Olympics, he coached the team that won Finland's first ever Olympic gold in ice hockey. He was the head coach of Jokerit in the Kontinental Hockey League during 2016–2018 before returning to coach the Finnish national team.
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Ismo Leikola
- Enrolled in the University of Jyvaskyla
- Studied chemistry and physics
- Occupations
- musicianstand-up comedian
- Biography
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Ismo Mikael Leikola, sometimes known professionally as ISMO, is a Finnish stand-up comedian, musician, author, screenwriter, and YouTuber. Leikola made his United States debut in 2014, when he won "The Funniest Person in the World" competition organized by the comedy club Laugh Factory. In 2015, he made comedy series ISMO for Finnish television and moved to the United States. He gained more recognition after his appearance on the Conan talk show in 2018 and has since toured internationally. He has a YouTube channel with over 360,000 subscribers.
University of Jyvaskyla faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education and Psychology | Adult Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Special Education, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Applied Linguistics, Art Education, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Ethnology, Finnish, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Music, Music Education, Musicology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Romance Languages, Russian, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Studies, Swedish |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Applied Mathematics, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Education, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Limnology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Science Education, Statistics |
| Faculty : Sports and Health Sciences | Biology, Gerontology, Health Education, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sports Management, Sports Medicine |
| Institute : Chydenius | Information Technology, Social Work, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Educational Research | Educational Research |
| Institute : Open University | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Writing |
| Institute : The Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication | Communication Studies, Linguistics, Modern Languages |
| School : Business and Economics (Jyväskylä) | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Relations |
General information
| Alternative names | JYU University of Jyväskylä Jyväskylän yliopisto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
| Motto | Amica veritas |
Location and contacts
| Address | Seminaarinkatu 15 (Kirjaamo ja arkisto) P.O. Box 35 Jyväskylä, 40014 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 141,000 |