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FAQ: International Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programmes

Here you can find the most frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the application process for international bachelor's and master's programmes at the University of Jyväskylä.

Please note that the information on this website concerns the application round of 2025. Information regarding the upcoming application round in January 2026 will be updated before the application period.

For bachelor's degree applicants

FAQ: applying for bachelor's programme

Application process, submitting the application

FAQ: attachments for bachelor's applicants

Required attachments, saving attachments in the application, translations, certified copies

FAQ: after applying for the bachelor's programme

Here, we cover questions related to the period after applying!

FAQ: tuition fees, scholarships & other financial matters

Who is liable to pay? How to apply for scholarship? What are the living expenses in Finland?

FAQ: applying for a residence permit

Frequently asked questions about applying for a residence permit (non-EU/EEA citizens)

For master's degree applicants

FAQ: applying for master's programmes

Application process, submitting the application, application fee

FAQ: attachments for master's applicants

Required attachments, saving attachments in the application, translations, certified copies

FAQ: language proficiency

Language tests, ACRES and other ways to prove language proficiency

FAQ: educational background

Previous degrees, top-up degrees

FAQ: online interviews

Find answers to frequently ask questions about admission interviews.

FAQ: after applying for a master's programme

Here, we cover questions related to the period after applying.

FAQ: tuition fees, scholarships & other financial matters

Who is liable to pay? How to apply for scholarship? What are the living expenses in Finland?

FAQ: applying for a residence permit

Frequently asked questions about applying for a residence permit (non-EU/EEA citizens)

FAQ: rejected applications

Rejected applications & filing a complaint

FAQ: after being admitted to master's programme

The first steps after receiving an admission letter.

FAQ: submitting attachments after being admitted

Frequently asked questions on submitting the officially verified copies of the educational documents, including the translations.

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Contact information for applicants

If you have any questions about the admission process of the bachelor's and master's degree programmes, please don't hesitate to get in touch using one of the channels below.

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