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Internationalisation and student exchange
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Internationalisation and student exchange
Deepen your expertise, develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture on campus or on student exchange.
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Study news
14.3.2025
The application round is open for FORTHEM collective and individual short-term mobilities that take place between September 2025 and February 2026
FORTHEM short-term mobility
Study news
20.1.2025
Application round for student exchanges in 2025-2026 will end on 5 Feb
The University of Jyväskylä has hundreds of partner universities around the world and you can apply to them for 1-2 semesters.
Study news
20.12.2024
Information session on JYU student exchanges - slides and the recording of the session
During international weeks in January, the International Office will organize info sessions on study abroad possibilities.
Internationalisation
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Internationalisation and intercultural competence
Diverse language skills and intercultural competence are essential for success in studies and working life. They are also valuable capital and a part of general education.
Ways to internationalise
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Internationalisation at home
Internationalisation skills needed in working life can also be developed on your own campus and city.
Student exchange
Take the opportunity to complete part of your degree abroad on a student exchange!
Internship abroad
Gain new experiences and confidence from abroad!
Short-term mobility
You can also study abroad on a short-term basis - for example during the summer. Different short-term courses offer a good opportunity to deepen your academic knowledge and language skills intensively. Usually there are fees for short-term courses.
Instructions for studies abroad
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Planning your exchange
It is important to start planning the exchange well in advance so that it can be integrated as part of your studies and degree as well as possible. All students of the University of Jyväskylä can study abroad as a part of their degree.
Application process
On this page, you will find instructions and tips for applying for an exchange and answers to frequently asked questions.
Funding of student mobility
What does it cost to go on exchange? How can you finance studies abroad?
Credit transfer
The University of Jyväskylä requires that you transfer the studies you completed during the exchange to the JYU study register. Read more about the principles of credit transfer below.
Student exchange reports and blogs
Here you can find student exchange reports and blogs.
Student exchange and internships for students liable to pay tuition fees
Instructions and matters to consider regarding student exchange and internships abroad for students liable to pay tuition fees at JYU.
Accessibility in student exchange
The University of Jyväskylä aims to create equal opportunities for all students to participate in the exchange programs, regardless of e.g. a student's state of health.
Green travel
Tips for reducing your carbon footprint during the student exchange and when travelling.
Exchange programmes
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Erasmus+ exchange
Europe. Application period 22.1.-5.2. and additional application round starting on 1.4.
Bilateral exchange
University of Jyväskylä has negotiated its own university-level bilateral agreements with universities around the world. Students and teachers can go on exchange within the framework of these agreements.
ISEP
Study abroad through ISEP in the United States, Asia, South America or Africa.
Nordlys
Nordlys is a Nordic student exchange programme through which you can apply to one of the 28 universities which take part in the network.
Nordplus
Through Nordplus, you can study in the Nordic countries and Baltic states.
FORTHEM for students
JYU is part of the FORTHEM Alliance through which you can study abroad, take part in short-term mobility or do an internship abroad. You can also take part in volunteer projects, multidisciplinary expert teams and online courses.
Checklist for outgoing students
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Before departure
Departure checklist: Things to do before the departure.
During exchange
Things to do during the exchange.
After exchange
Things to do after the exchange.
Contact details
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Contact details for International Coordinators
Contact details for International Coordinators
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