Internationalisation and student exchange

Deepen your expertise, develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture on campus or on student exchange.

News

Guidance on student exchange moved to HelpJYU portal

The International Office and the faculty-level international coordinators have started using the HelpJYU portal to address student queries.

Departure orientation Thu 25 April

The International Office will organize a departure orientation on Thursday 25 April for outgoing exchange students and students completing an internship abroad during the academic year 2024-2025.

Travel grants for practical training abroad

The University of Jyväskylä awards travel grants for practical training abroad.

Internationalisation

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

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

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

Erasmus+ exchange

The Erasmus+ exchange programme offers countless mobility opportunities in Europe!

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

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

Contact details for International Coordinators

Contact details for International Coordinators