University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylän yliopisto | |
| Motto | Amica veritas |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Truth is a friend |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1863 |
| Rector | Jari Ojala |
Academic staff | 1,700 (2024) |
Administrative staff | 1,000 (2024) |
| Students | 14 900 (and 26 000 adult education students) |
| Undergraduates | 7300 (2024) |
| Postgraduates | 6000 (2024) |
| 1500 (2024) | |
| Location | , Finland 62°14′11″N 25°43′58″E / 62.23639°N 25.73278°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and orange |
| Website | www |
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.