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Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu

JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Place

Jyväskylä , Finland

Website
Website
Number of students
6000

About the study place

Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu university is located in the city of Jyväskylä. This is a university that has expertise in eight different fields. These fields are information and communication technology, culture, business, natural resources and environment, tourism and hospitality, health, technology and education. The university is concerned with innovative learning and the development of digital learning environments.

The city of Jyväskylä is located in central Finland and is known for its beautiful nature. Finland's largest lake Päijänne is close to the city which gives unique opportunities for canoeing or kayaking. Visit the old church Petäjävesi, enjoy a delightful sauna along the Jyväsjärvi lake or go to one of the many events in the city. Jyväskylä is known for being the city of light and has many beautiful light installations. The town has everything and there are many restaurants, great shopping opportunities and museums around the city. It is easy to get around by bus, train and with a bicycle. If you want to visit the capital Helsinki one day, it will take about three and a half hours by train.

The university has a modern learning environment and a unique expertise. As a student here, you will achieve a competence that is sought after in the working life.

Credits

In order to have 30 ECTS credits approved at OsloMet after the exchange, you must take 30 ECTS credits at this institution. 

 

Semester division

First semester: August—December
Second semester: January—May

Housing

A certain quota of accommodation from student housing KOAS (Central Finland Student Housing Foundation) is reserved for JAMK's exchange students (www.jamk.fi/en).

In the Facebook group OsloMet Utveksling you can contact students who have been there before to hear where they lived and how they went about finding accommodation.