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University of Jyväskylä
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The University of Jyväskylä (Finnish: Jyväskylän yliopisto) is a research university in Jyväskylä, Finland. It has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking Teacher Training College (the so-called Teacher Seminary), founded in 1863. Around 14,000 students are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university.[8]
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Jyväskylän yliopisto | |
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Latin: Universitas Jyväskyläensis | |
Motto | Amica veritas |
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Motto in English | Truth is a friend |
Type | Public |
Established | 1863 (160 years ago)[1] |
Rector | Jari Ojala |
Academic staff | 1,800 (2023)[2] |
Administrative staff | 1,000 (2023)[3] |
Students | 14 600 (and 26 000 adult education students)[4] |
Undergraduates | 7000 (2023)[5] |
Postgraduates | 6000 (2023)[6] |
1500 (2023)[7] | |
Location | , , Finland 62°14′11″N 25°43′58″E |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Blue and orange |
Website | www |
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