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 Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Bachelor

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

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

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?Teaching is exclusively in the form of lectures, i.e. no seminars, and online courses are also common.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, orientation week and countless student events.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Interpretation services
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Overall, the usual purchases (groceries) cost a lot of money.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Use school meals.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Directly in public transport.

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?University campus and lakes like Tuomiojarvi and Jyvasjarvi.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Helsinki

Share your best experience:Probably the marathon in Helsinki a week before going home, which we did as a big group, preparing for it together and then cheering each other on. Then also a lot of trips around the area that you do together with friends.

💅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
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Not even

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Warm clothes

🥳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?A semester full of snow, sauna, sports, beautiful nature and best friends.