We are one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Our six faculties host over 14,000 students from all over Finland and nearly 100 countries around the world. Located at the heart of Finland, JYU is a world-class university where cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research meets open and energetic communality. Through renowned teaching, high-profile expertise, and global collaboration the JYU community seeks and finds solutions to challenges of the future. The University of Jyväskylä brings together education and psychology, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, sport and health sciences, and business and economics into a multidisciplinary whole brimming with the latest knowledge and skills. Since 1863, the dialogue between research, education and society has been our driving force. We cherish this balance of research and education, and work to promote open thinking. We kindle the skills, knowledge and passion to live wisely for the best of humanity. In the international rankings of all universities in the world, the University of Jyväskylä is among the top three percent and represents the best of the world in several of its disciplines. Our University is ranked on the Times Higher Education World University Ranking list, the QS World University Ranking list, U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking list, and the CWTS Leiden Ranking list. The distinctive quality and solid reputation of the Finnish education system brings thousands of international students to the country every year. Jyväskylä is an exceptionally attractive study destination with its combination of top-quality education and research, technologically advanced campuses, a safe and comfortable community, the unique Nordic nature and landscape, as well as a wide range of sports, cultural events and activities.