University of Jyväskylä

Jyväskylän yliopisto (JYU)

Seminaarinkatu 15
40100 Jyväskylä, Finland

IAU WHED ID: IAU-010028

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University of Jyväskylä

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The University of Jyväskylä (JYU), established in 1863, is one of Finland’s leading multidisciplinary universities with a mission to advance learning, wellbeing, and sustainable development. Home to around 14,900 students and 2,800 staff, JYU offers diverse programs across six faculties, including education and psychology, humanities and social sciences, information technology, mathematics and science, sport and health sciences, and business and economics. Renowned research strengths include learning and teaching, natural sciences, environmental sustainability, digitalisation, and human wellbeing. With modern campus facilities in a unique natural setting and strong global partnerships, JYU fosters innovation, inclusion, and international collaboration for societal impact.

Sustainability at JYU

The University of Jyväskylä is strongly committed to sustainability, integrating ecological, social, and economic responsibility across its research, teaching, and campus life. Guided by values of inclusion, wellbeing, and innovation, JYU advances solutions to global challenges such as climate change, digitalisation, and human development. Students and staff are encouraged to engage in sustainable practices and lifelong learning, fostering a culture of responsibility both locally and globally. Through collaboration with partners worldwide, the university contributes actively to the SDGs, shaping knowledge and practices that support a fair, resilient, and sustainable future.

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