University of Jyväskylä

University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylän yliopisto
MottoAmica veritas
Motto in English
Truth is a friend
TypePublic
Established1863 (1863)
RectorJari Ojala
Academic staff
1,700 (2024)
Administrative staff
1,000 (2024)
Students14 900 (and 26 000 adult education students)
Undergraduates7300 (2024)
Postgraduates6000 (2024)
1500 (2024)
Location,
Finland

62°14′11″N 25°43′58″E / 62.23639°N 25.73278°E / 62.23639; 25.73278
CampusUrban
Colors   Blue and orange
Websitewww.jyu.fi/en

The University of Jyväskylä (Finnish: Jyväskylän yliopisto) is a research university in Jyväskylä, Finland. It has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking Teacher Training College (the so-called Teacher Seminary), founded in 1863. Around 14,900 students are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university.