Visitors

Congratulations on your Visiting Fellow scholarship! 

The university's Assistant team will provide you information on travelling, accommodation, and grant payment and support you with your visit. 

You will also find comprehensive information about living in Jyväskylä on this Handbook.

Doctoral Students whose home universities do not have a cooperation agreement with the University of Jyväskylä can apply to the University of Jyväskylä as so called Visiting Doctoral Students. 

Information on application and studying

You main contact person at the University of Jyväskylä is the faculty-level International Coordinator and your supervisor. International Staff Services assists you with official matters relating to entering the country and settling-in to Finland and Jyväskylä. The practical arrangements at the department/faculty will be taken care of the Assistant of your unit.

If you come to the University of Jyväskylä to complete a traineeship and to carry out studies, you can apply for a study right for the period defined in the traineeship agreement.

 Information on application and studying

Your main contact at the University of Jyväskylä is the faculty-level International Coordinator who deals with the internship contract. International Staff Services assists you with official matters relating to entering the country and settling-in to Finland and Jyväskylä. The practical arrangements at the department/faculty will be taken care of the Assistant of your unit.

Welcome to visit the University of Jyväskylä!

If your visit lasts for up to 30 days, the university's Assistant team will support you during your visit. They will also provide you an invitation letter it it's needed for a visa application.

Find here options for short-term accommodation: 

Accommodation for visitors in Jyväskylä