University of Jyväskylä

The University of Jyväskylä is a research institution in central Finland with buildings along Lake Jyväsjärvi. Its six faculties are spread across several sites with lecture halls, research centers and student residences.

The institution began in 1863 as the country's first Finnish-language teacher training college and trained future educators for over a century. It gained university status in 1967 and subsequently expanded its research and teaching offerings beyond teacher education.

The lakeside campus features Nordic-style buildings that combine natural materials with open spatial concepts. Students move between laboratory buildings, libraries and sports facilities that serve as shared meeting points for exchange between departments.

Visitors can access public walkways and designated areas across the different sites, but should respect ongoing classes. The buildings are reachable by local bus lines and offer access to libraries and cafeterias during term time.

Several buildings on the grounds bear the signature of architect Alvar Aalto and shape the overall appearance of the complex with their formal language. The oldest structure dates from the second half of the 19th century and testifies to the early focus on education.

Location: Jyväskylä

Inception: 1934

Website: https://jyu.fi

GPS coordinates: 62.23625,25.73267

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25