Games, AI and the natural sciences – new degree programmes for applicants at JYU
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Are you interested in building a successful career in game design or AI-powered software engineering? Or do you wish to reach new academic heights in the study of aquatic organisms or ecosystems?
The University of Jyväskylä is introducing new English-taught degree programmes in each of these fields, bringing the total number of international bachelor's and master's degree programmes at JYU now up to 22. In addition, JYU also offers two Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters.
Read more about each new programme:
Master's Degree Programme in Aquatic Sciences
Master's Degree Programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Science
Master's Degree Programme in Game Studies
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Immersive Software Engineering and AI
JYU offers several high-quality, research-based study programmes taught fully in English.
Our bachelor's programmes take three years and our master's two years. Programmes are offered as full-time, on-campus study in Jyväskylä.
Application for both bachelor's and master's degree programmes will take place 7–21 January 2026, for studies beginning in autumn 2026.
Learn about each programme's admission criteria through each programme's page.
Free online event to learn about JYU studies
Sign up now to attend our Applicants Day online on 9 October:
Register for Applicants Day 2025
Applicants Day is meant for anyone interested in international bachelor's and master's degree programmes at the University of Jyväskylä. Join us to hear more about our degree programmes across the six JYU faculties, the application process and student life in Finland.
