University of Jyväskylä

The University of Jyväskylä has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking teacher training college (the so-called Teacher Seminary), founded in 1863. Around 16,000 students n addition to its adult education students, representing 40,000 students in total, are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university. It is ranked as the second largest university in Finland when measured according to the number of Master’s degrees conferred.
The University is a top-ranked university with good links among local business, a wide range of disciplines and active international relationships.

History

The University of Jyväskylä has played a significant role in Finnish cultural history. Founded in 1863, the university has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking teacher training college, the so-called Teacher Seminary. The teacher seminary evolved into the College of Education in 1937, at which time it was given the authority to grant doctorate degrees. In the 1960s, the college started teaching and researching in the sciences and in 1967 was renamed the University of Jyväskylä.
The university offers a wide range of study programmes for Bachelor's or Master's degree conducted in English, many of which are unique in Finland. Natural Sciences, Human Sciences, Sport and Health Sciences as well as Teacher Education are the university's areas of special expertise.

Organisation

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, teacher training programmes and over 120 subject area disciplines.
The university is currently divided into seven faculties:
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
School of Business and Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Each faculty is active in research and provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than one subject.