

University of Jyväskylä (JYU), established in 1863, has its roots in the first Finnish Teacher Training College. Today JYU is an international research university and one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland. JYU brings together education and psychology, natural sciences and mathematics, humanities and social sciences, sport and health sciences, as well as business and economics with the latest knowledge and skills. In the global university rankings, JYU is ranked among the top three per cent of all universities worldwide.
In JYU’s close-knit and vibrant student-centered learning environment everyone is able to find their individual path. JYU wants your time as a student to be the best time of your life and the university is committed to supporting your well-being and academic study success throughout your studies.
JYU’s core fields in research and education are:
Education loan deferment: While on a Fulbright in Finland, U.S. Student grantees have often been able to defer loans. Fulbright grants usually fall under the Graduate Fellowship deferment category. Grantee should confirm this with the lending institution.
Alumni who successfully complete the Fulbright U.S. Student Program are eligible for 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government, with the possibility of extensions if certain criteria are met.
The award competition is open to U.S. students who hold a minimum Bachelor's degree. Academically talented graduating seniors may also apply before having the degree in hand. The grant is aimed at students who wish to complete a full master’s degree at the University of Jyväskylä.
Fulbright-University of Jyväskylä Graduate Award has a dual application procedure: The Fulbright grant competition and admission to the university.
Please read the detailed application information for Finland. Please see the How to Apply section. You will find there also the application deadline and evaluation criteria. The final selections are made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Helsinki.
The student is responsible for the application process to the University of Jyväskylä and securing study placement. Applicants need to apply for admission to the University of Jyväskylä in accordance with the university application procedure and timetable. Please see the affiliation letter instructions and submission deadline in the Affiliation section on the U.S Student Program website.
Please see the Grant Application Timeline on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website under the heading Grant Timeline.
There is something for everyone in Jyväskylä, Finland’s 5th largest city with a significant legacy in the development of education in Finland. The city of Jyväskylä has a population of 138,109 and it is a youthful city of students where every fourth resident you meet is a student. The city offers some of the best sport and exercise opportunities through all four seasons and a variety of cultural activities to keep the body and mind active.
University of Jyväskylä
Elizaveta Arzamastseva
JYU International Office
E-mail: [email protected]
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Kyler Castro, Regional Program Officer, Europe and Eurasia
Fulbright Student Scholar Program
Email: [email protected]
The Fulbright Finland Foundation is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization based in Helsinki, Finland. The Foundation’s aim is
The Fulbright-University of Jyväskylä Graduate Award program is part of the global Fulbright program operating in over 160 countries worldwide.