Your Future Starts Here - Study in Jyväskylä at Jamk
Join a vibrant international community in the heart of Finland, in the student-sized city of Jyväskylä.
Finland is a great place to live: it offers top-notch healthcare, education, and social services. It’s safe, has very low crime rates, and values equality for everyone. It is easy to settle in and communicate in Finland, as English is widely spoken at a high level.
Jyväskylä sits right in the heart of Finland, surrounded by the beautiful Lakeland scenery. It’s a vibrant, youthful city that blends modern comforts with a dash of history. With about 150 000 residents, it’s Finland’s seventh largest city and a favorite place to move.
Jyväskylä is a welcoming city for students – the town has a long tradition as an education hub, and students have always been an important part of the city’s life. Jyväskylä is home for up to 40 000 students, and 90% of those studying here recommend it as a student city (Student Survey 2023).
Facts about Jyväskylä:
- Population 150 000
- Area 1466 km² (land 1171 km², water 295 km²)
- 7.6% of inhabitants are foreign-language speakers
- Average number of days with snow cover: about three months
In Jyväskylä every fourth person you meet is a student. Jyväskylä is a pocket-sized metropolis with a lively urban center, where you can easily get everywhere by walking, cycling, or on a bus. The wide variety of student housing makes it easy to find accommodation, and you won’t run out of hobby opportunities (Jyväskylä is known as Finland’s capital of sport).
I initially applied for a European Master that was taking place here. As I loved living here, I first extended my stay to complete my master studies, then to write my thesis and now I’m permanently living and working here. - Student Survey 2023, City of Jyväskylä
It's diverse compared to other small cities in Finland. Safe and there are many student events as well. Easy to communicate with people. The nature all around the city makes it easier to relax as a student even after a long day. It's student friendly and transportation is good, also you can get student housing easily. - Student Survey 2023, City of Jyväskylä
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