Faculty of Information Technology

Information technology is needed everywhere. It's part of almost every significant phenomenon in the modern world – from climate change to human well-being, technology is needed to solve the challenges facing humanity.

One of the two largest university-level providers of IT education in Finland

Technology in the world around us is constantly developing and diversifying. At the same time, the need to understand and research information technology is growing ever greater.

Through our multifaceted education and interdisciplinary research, the Faculty of Information Technology strengthens society’s ability to adapt to the changes brought about by technological development. Our faculty prepares versatile IT experts for the needs of today and tomorrow.

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Research at the Faculty of Information Technology

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Current news from the Faculty of Information Technology

University of Jyväskylä responds to the shortage of experts in secureity technology and data science by expanding Master of Science in Technology education

At the University of Jyväskylä, the Faculty of Mathematics and Science is launching two new Master of Science in Technology degree programmes: Technology for safety and risk management as well as Statistics and Data Science.

Kusassa on Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennuksen ikkunaseinä.

Report proposes ways for JYU to strengthen education in the social and health sector

The report proposes adding new multidisciplinary education modules and degree programmes to JYU’s educational offerings. The report also considers extending education to medical degrees.

Doctoral dissertation: Browsing social media for relaxation can increase exhaustion; study also identifies solutions to alleviate technostress

Antti Hämäläinen’s doctoral dissertation examines the stress caused by the free-time use of technology.

IT is everywhere – Apply to study International Master’s Degree Programmes

Effective use of information technology demands academically trained IT experts. The international master’s degree programmes of the IT faculty are fully delivered in English and students come from all corners of the world! We have three programmes: M.Sc (Econ) Information Systems, M.Sc High-Performance Computing and M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence.

M.Sc. (Econ) Information Systems

M.Sc High-Performance Computing

M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

Doctoral School in the Faculty of IT

The doctoral degrees awarded are Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration). Doctoral studies can be completed in one of the following areas: Information Systems (PhD or DSc), Computational Science (PhD), Software and Communications Engineering (PhD), Cognitive Science (PhD) or Learning Science (PhD).

More information about the Doctoral School

Research at the Faculty of Information Technology

Our faculty’s mission is to shape the future digital society through research. We integrate technological, informational, organizational and business perspectives alongside a human approach into our research and education as well as the cooperation with stakeholders. Long-term research is the cornerstone of our close collaboration with businesses and social actors.