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Bachelor's degree programmes

A bachelor’s degree offers not only a pathway to a master's degree, but also many academic benefits, including foundational knowledge and enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It also develops research abilities and improves communication, both written and verbal. At the University of Jyväskylä, the duration of a bachelor's degree is typically 3 academic years. This duration is based on the completion of 180 ECTS credits.

Join our webinar in January to get support with your application

A bachelor’s degree prepares students for advanced studies, such as master's programmes, by providing an essential academic foundation. The comprehensive education and skill development gained from a bachelor's degree are invaluable for personal and professional growth, equipping students for various career paths or further educational pursuits. 

At the moment, JYU offers one research-based bachelor’s programme in the field of business. The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Innovation and Sustainability (180 ECTS) is open for applications 8-22 January 2025. Check the admission criteria and fill in the application form on Studyinfo.fi during the application period. 

If you need support with your application, please join our webinar on “How to apply” on 10 January at 3 pm (EET).

JYU has more than 1,000 international students every year. Around 250 of them study in international master's degree programmes.

Bachelor's programmes at the University of Jyväskylä

Our English-taught bachelor's programme will be open for applications in January 2025 during the annual spring joint application.

How to apply? Who can apply?

When planning your application, please first read the application guidelines and the admission criteria carefully and well in advance before the application period starts.

General eligibility for the international bachelor's programme at the University of Jyväskylä consists of two parts:

  • educational background that gives eligibility to bachelor-level studies and
  • English skills proven according to the admission criteria.

Depending on your previous qualification, a SAT result may be required. Please see the admission criteria for further information.

Jyväskylä is a premier destination for high-quality student life

We are one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland.

The University of Jyväskylä offers a warm and welcoming environment where peers, researchers, and teachers continually support and uplift each other. As an internationally acclaimed research university, JYU excels in delivering cutting-edge education and research, alongside comprehensive support for both academic pursuits and personal wellbeing. The university community is dedicated to the care and success of its members.

Situated in Central Finland, the City of Jyväskylä provides a safe and enjoyable living experience. Founded in 1837, the city boasts a population of 145,000, making it the seventh largest city in Finland. With its compact urban center, Jyväskylä offers convenient access to all amenities, including services, shops, schools, and workplaces. The city’s close proximity to nature further enhances the quality of life for its residents.

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When you want to know more about studies and life in Jyväskylä, our current students are here for you. A group of our international master’s degree students support applicants by answering any question you might have about studies and student life. Learn more about why they chose Jyväskylä and what it is like studying at JYU.

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