University of Jyväskylä (JYU) markets itself as a multidisciplinary, research-driven community that places strong emphasis on learning, wellbeing, and sustainable solutions. Its narrative centers on creating an inspiring academic environment shaped by creativity, openness, and global connections.
Founded in 1863 as Finland’s first Finnish-language teacher training college, JYU evolved into a full-fledged university in 1967. Today, it is the second-largest Finnish university, with approximately 14,900 degree students (and 26,000 including adult learners) across three lakeside campuses Seminaarinmäki, Mattilanniemi, and Ylistönrinne.