Jÿvaskÿla University of Applied Sciences
Strengths
JAMK is one of the most famous and modern universities in Finland with its American style : large library, cafe, research centers, etc. It hosts more than 900 foreign students out of a total of around 30,000 students.
Major, Academics
The university follows the European model of ECTS credits. You have access to all business classes : Management, Marketing, Economics, Human Resources, etc …
Teachers are mostly Finnish and American, but some also come from partner universities.
more info : http://www.jamk.fi/en/JAMK-information/international/For-incoming-exchange-and-double-degree-students/Study-Programmes-and-Courses-offered-for-Exchange-and-Double-Degree-Students/
Campus
The campus combines architecture from the 1880s with the quite spectacular contemporary achievements of Alver Alto and Arto Sipinien, world-famous architects in a landscaped environment around a lake.
To discover
The 1000 Lakes region in central Finland is one of the country’s most popular touristic destinations. You can also discover, some other Baltic countries and Russia over a weekend.
Good to know
The meal costs € 2.60 at the university cafeteria.
Plan €51 / month for public transportation. A ticket costs €3.
The bicycle is the main transportation there !
Free sauna !
City of Jÿvaskÿla : www.jyvaskyla
Discover Finland : www.finland.fi, www.visitfinland.com orhttp://www.helsinkitimes.fi/htimes/
http://www.world-newspapers.com/finland.html
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/finland.htm
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section. If all Erasmus + places are taken, this destination may still be offered to you under a paid agreement.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL Score: 500
Required TOEFL for DD-ICD : 533
ABS : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ICD : 2nd, 3rd year
PGE3 Double Degree possible
IGS-RH : 3rd, 4th year
ISCPACOM : 2nd year (Paris)
ISCPAPROD: 2nd year (Paris)
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-August
End of lectures and exams : mid-December
SPRING
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early January
End of lectures and exams : end of May
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
No specific medical insurance is required. Health coverage by the French social security (European Health Insurance Card).
If you are not a European, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swiss student but have a French residence permit, you must submit a “mobility notification”, before your arrival in Finland. The procedure is available online: https://migri.fi/en/mobility-notification-to-finland. You will need to provide some documents and you will be charged €100 for application fees.
Accommodation
Accommodation: in a university residence, in an apartment shared by 3 students (each with their own room) or in a single room. Fully equipped, all inclusive (internet, electricity, common costs). Shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
Plan approximately between €300-400 / month.
more info : Accommodation for Exchange and Double Degree Students – JAMK
