See JYU’s last year's highlights in the Annual Report 2025

At the beginning of 2025, the University of Jyväskylä and the City of Jyväskylä signed a letter of intent to explore the expansion of the ownership base of Jamk University of Applied Sciences. On 22 December 2025, the City of Jyväskylä, the City of Jämsä, and the Äänekoski Federation of Municipalities for Vocational Education signed a deed of sale to transfer 97 shares of JAMK University of Applied Sciences Ltd to the University of Jyväskylä.
Published
4.5.2026

Cooperation between the University of Jyväskylä and Jamk University of Applied Sciences is expected to enhance the attractiveness of Jyväskylä’s higher education institutions, improve the conditions for RDI activities carried out in collaboration with businesses, and lead to more cost-effective solutions for the development of services and infrastructure.

The year 2025 was a strong one for research and education. The year was also successful in competitive research funding. The number of degrees increased from the previous year, with 3,497degrees completed.

Our Annual Report summarises JYU's activities, results and main events of the previous year.