Mobility specification

Country:Finland

Institution:University of Jyväskylä

City:Jyväskylä

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?How friendly and helpful the teachers were.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week + ESN

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:14000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Rent a bike for the semester instead of taking public transportation (studentbikes.fi).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Waltti for public transport. There are other apps, but the linkki app charges more.
matkahuolto.fi - for all buses. Also aggregates flixbus and onnibus.
VR for trains, but these are often more expensive than buses.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Ladun May, Laajvuori

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Tampere (mummy museum among others), Turku, Kuopio, Struve geodetic arc and national parks. Lapland.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Trains are more expensive than buses. There is no public transport at night.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Thermal underwear, snow clothes. I made a lot of use of the hood, which came in handy in the coldest temperatures.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It's worth it.