University of Jyvaskyla: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 525 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 215 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 6 of 36 | In Finland |
| # 42 of 99 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
60%
Enrollment
13,870
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Languages
Finnish;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
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 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Jyvaskyla.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Jyvaskyla faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Jyvaskyla.
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
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.
| 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
Research profile
University of Jyvaskyla is a world-class research university with 41,092 scientific papers published and 1,181,762 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
20,786
/ 570,188
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
19,107
/ 558,559
|
| Biology |
18,924
/ 612,543
|
| Engineering |
17,856
/ 517,894
|
| Computer Science |
16,350
/ 482,316
|
| Medicine |
15,445
/ 524,186
|
| Chemistry |
14,961
/ 470,173
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
14,728
/ 442,754
|
| Environmental Science |
14,649
/ 437,314
|
| Psychology |
12,502
/ 395,576
|
| Sociology |
11,190
/ 320,787
|
| Philosophy |
10,591
/ 265,833
|
| Political Science |
10,483
/ 265,753
|
| Law |
9,852
/ 250,957
|
| Mathematics |
9,670
/ 288,219
|
| Organic chemistry |
8,517
/ 265,900
|
| Business |
7,802
/ 211,794
|
| Geology |
7,716
/ 240,042
|
| Geography and Cartography |
7,524
/ 208,916
|
| Ecology |
7,153
/ 232,811
|
| Materials Science |
6,991
/ 205,964
|
| Biochemistry |
6,874
/ 226,009
|
| Statistics |
6,590
/ 209,374
|
| Genetics |
6,105
/ 209,150
|
| Paleontology |
5,714
/ 183,288
|
| Economics |
5,519
/ 140,786
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
5,511
/ 155,544
|
| Linguistics |
5,447
/ 145,529
|
| History |
5,331
/ 136,614
|
| Pathology |
5,069
/ 185,287
|
| Nuclear Physics |
5,027
/ 159,729
|
| Social Psychology |
4,787
/ 159,227
|
| Archaeology |
4,748
/ 120,885
|
| Psychiatry |
4,746
/ 170,714
|
| Optics |
4,703
/ 130,452
|
| Art & Design |
4,467
/ 103,670
|
| Neuroscience |
4,391
/ 150,771
|
| Physical Therapy |
3,827
/ 152,083
|
| Management |
3,819
/ 111,921
|
| Machine Learning |
3,562
/ 114,731
|
Annual publication & citation counts
21 Notable alumni
1. Petri Honkonen
1987-. (aged 39)
politician
Petri Erkki Olavi Honkonen is a Finnish politician, representing the Centre Party in the Parliament of Finland since 2015. He was born in Pylkönmäki, and was elected to the Parliament from the Central Finland constituency in the 2015 elections with 2,978 votes.
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2. Osmo Pekonen
1960-2022 (aged 62)
historian
mathematician
writer
Osmo Pekonen was a Finnish mathematician, historian of science, and author. He was a docent of mathematics at the University of Helsinki and at the University of Jyväskylä, a docent of history of science at the University of Oulu, and a docent of history of civilization at the University of Lapland. He was the Book Reviews section editor of The...
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3. Bella Forsgrén
1992-. (aged 34)
politician
Bella Asha Maria Belaynesh Forsgrén is a Finnish politician of the Green League who has been serving as a member of the Parliament of Finland since 2019, representing the Central Finland constituency. She is the country's first Black female member of parliament.
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4. Markus Mustajärvi
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Markus Mustajärvi is a Finnish politician for the Left Alliance. He represented Lapland in the Parliament of Finland from 2003 until 2023.
All 21 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
JYUUniversity of JyväskyläJyväskylän yliopisto
Founded
1934
Motto
Amica veritas
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: September - December; Spring semester: January-June
Address
Seminaarinkatu 15 (Kirjaamo ja arkisto) P.O. Box 35 Jyväskylä, 40014 Finland
City Population
148,000
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