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Jamk is recreating higher education. By constantly developing our educational offering in tight co-operation with companies in the field, we're making sure that our graduates are equipped with knowledge they can put directly to use in their future careers. Our campuses are vibrant with students from all over the world and our facilities combine a relaxed atmosphere with the latest technologies. We are creating the future - together with our students and partners. Join us, and be the change.

Welcome to Jamk

Located in Central Finland, our university of applied sciences is a part of a larger knowledge hub that is creating the stepping stones for a better tomorrow. There is a demand for Jamk graduates: they have the know-how, the right kind of attitude, and pride in their professional skills. Being a professional offers you more choices in life and career.

Charge your Creativity - here at Jamk. Your future starts here!

Choose your own path from six fields of study

Get a practically oriented Bachelor's or Master's degree and start your own international career in Jyväskylä, Finland. The bachelor's degrees consist of 210–240 credits and their standard completion time varies from 3.5 to 4 years.

The next application time for both Bachelor’s and Master's Degree Programmes conducted in English is 8 – 22 January 2025. Our fields of study include Business Administration, ICT, Tourism and Hospitality, Social Services and Health Care, Technology and Transport, and Professional Teacher Education.

The city of Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä has four beautiful seasons ranging from warm green summers to crisp white winters. The city is located in Central Finland and is surrounded by numerous gorgeous lakes and scenic nature. Both Finland and Jyväskylä are safe places to study and live. Jyväskylä is very dynamic. We have many sports and cultural activities, not to mention restaurants and cafés!

Dive into the opportunities Jyväskylä offers on visitjyvaskyla.fi! !

At Jamk University of Applied Sciences, we have more than 1,100 international degree students from over 80 countries. There are as many stories as there are students! Read student and alumni stories on our website.

    The facilities at Jamk combine a relaxed atmosphere with high technology.

      The next joint application period for Jamk's degree programmes in English is 8 - 22 January 2025 at 3.00 pm Finnish time.

      Please check the Finnish Migration office's websites for all information related to Visas.

      New scholarship programmes for Bachelor's and Master's degrees are starting from 1 August 2025.

      The scholarships for tuition fee paying bachelor's degree students are granted based on Finnish language skills and granted for tuition fee paying Master's degree students based on graduation in programme's recommended period of study.

      For Bachelor's Degree students:

      • Jamk does not offer scholarship for the first year students.
      • After the first academic year at the earliest the student can apply for a first scholarship. The requirement for the first scholarship is Finnish language skills level A2 (CEFR, Basic user). The first scholarship is 4000 €.
      • After the second academic year at the earliest the student can apply for the second scholarship. The requirement for the second scholarship is Finnish language skills level B1 (CEFR, Independent User). The second scholarship is 6000 €.

      Only National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) is accepted to prove the level of Finnish language skills

      For Master's Degree students:

      • A scholarship for tuition fee paying master's degree students can be granted if the student graduates in the degree programme's recommended period of study. The scholarship is 4000 €.
      • The recommended period of study is: 2 years for 60 ECTS credits degree programmes, 3 years for 90 ECTS credits degree programmes
      • The student can apply for the scholarship at the end of the studies. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after graduating.

      Read more about our tuition fees and funding on our website: https://www.jamk.fi/en/apply-to-jamk/how-to-apply/tuition-fees-and-scholarships

      • Recognition by the the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) and Quality Label for Excellence in higher education
      • EFMD accredited program in International Business
      • EUR-ACE accreditation for Degree Programme in Mechanical engineering (2021), Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering (2022) and Information and Communication Technology (2023)
      • Jyväskylä

        Main campus: Rajakatu JAMK University of Applied Sciences Rajakatu 35 40200 Jyväskylä, 40200, Jyväskylä

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