Welcome, new Master Degree Student

We are pleased to have you as our student! On this page you can find the instructions for your smooth start at JAMK. Please, follow them carefully and notice the deadlines!

Familiarise yourself with the Study Guide which you are already reading at the moment. The Study Guide contains information that is common to all students. You will need it throughout your entire studies.

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Accept the study place

  1. Accept the study place as soon as possible. The final deadline to accept the study place is on 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time. If you do not accept the study place by the deadline the study place is cancelled and given for the first person on the waiting list.
  2. Accept the study place at Studyinfo www.studyinfo.fi:
    • If you do not have the Finnish National Identification Number, please use the link you have received automatically by email from www.studyinfo.fi to accept a study place. The email was sent when the results were published.
    • If you have Finnish banking codes, you can accept the study place at www.studyinfo.fi. Just click “Go to My Studyinfo” to sign in with your banking codes.
  3. If there are any problems or you cannot enter studyinfo.fi (you do not have the banking codes or you did not receive the email mentioned above), please contact the Student Services as soon as possible (studentservices(at)jamk.fi).
  4. More information:

Pay the tuition fee if needed

The tuition fee of JAMK UAS for NON-EU/EEA citizens is 9000€/academic year for master's degrees taught in English. There are NO tuition fees for Finnish or other EU/EEA-citizens.

  • All the first-year students will be granted a scholarship, which covers 50 % of the annual tuition fee. Thus, in the first year the tuition fee in the master’s degrees is 4500€. In the following academic years, the scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee IF a student completes at least 60 credits per academic year.
  • By paying the tuition fee, the student commits to the rules for tuition fee and scholarship system of JAMK.
  • Please pay the payment as soon as possible to be able to start the residence permit application process immediately, and to be able to start your studies on autumn 2021. The final deadline for paying the invoice of the tuition fee is on 16 July 2021.
  • After we have received your payment, you are able to enroll as an attending student and you will receive a receipt of the payment (this may take a few banking days).
  • The detailed instructions how to pay the tuition fee will be send by email.
More information about tuition fees and who is required to pay it
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Enroll for attendance or non-attendance

After you have accepted the study place and paid tuition fee (if needed) you also need to enroll attendance (=attending) or non-attendance (=absent) at www.studyinfo.fi by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm (Finnish time).

  • You may enroll for non-attendance only in the case of illness that prevent you from starting your studies, pregnancy/parenting leave, or military service. If you are going to enroll for non-attendance, you need to provide us with a document that proves of one of these reasons for absence. The document must be delivered to JAMK Student Services by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm.
  • Only those enrolled for attendance have the right to register for courses and pursue the studies. If you do NOT enroll for attendance or non-attendance by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm you will lose the study right.
  • In case you need to pay tuition fee you cannot enroll as a student before you have paid the tuition fee.
More information about registration procedures

Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS)

Starting in January 2021, students attending a university of applied sciences who are entitled to use the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) have to pay a healthcare fee to Kela. No bill will be sent on the healthcare fee, and thus you have to pay the fee on your own initiative.

How to pay the healthcare fee in higher education

Start the visa/residence permit/registration application procedure if needed

  • Students from the EU member states, Nordic Countries, Liechtenstein and Switzerland do not need a visa or a residence permit. However, they do need to register at the right office.
  • Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit for studying in Finland. The residence permits are granted by the Finnish Immigration Service. You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.
    • Please note that JAMK does not process the visa / residence permit applications nor can give any advice or guidance regarding the application process. Please contact Finnish Migration service in all issues regarding this matter.
    • Please notice, that the visa/residence permit application process might take over 2 months, so be in time!
Read more information about visa/resident permit/registration

Organise your accommodation and living in Jyväskylä, Finland

Did you know that your future home city is one of the most popular student cities in Finland? Almost every third resident in Jyväskylä is a student! Jyväskylä also has to offer a lot of possibilities for student accommodation. You are responsible for finding and organising the accommodation for yourself and you can get started by looking at the options through the links below.

Submit application documents

Copies of degree and work certificate(s)

  • You have attached the copies of your certificates (bachelor's degree certificate and work certificates) to the application during the application period.
  • In case you were unable to submit your final degree certificate or you did not meet the work experience requirement of having at least 2 years (24 months) of relevant work experience during the application period, you need to submit up-to-date certificates to your online application at Studyinfo.fi by 16.7.2021 by 3 p.m. Finnish time at the latest (you can count in work experience until 31 July 2021).

Original Degree Certificates

  • Be prepared to present the original degree and work certificates at the Student Services in the beginning of your studies, if requested.
  • If you are exempted from paying the tuition fees (other than Finnish citizens): Remember to submit the original document that exempted you from paying the tuition fee.

If you fail to submit copies of your certificates or do not present the original certificates if requested or have given false or insufficient information concerning your certificates, your study place will be revoked.

Add the important dates to your calendar

It is important for you to take part in the study start days. Check the dates from your acceptance email.  

Follow up the COVID-19 updates at JAMK

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world and requires continuous evaluation and adjustments also within higher education institutions. Despite the challenges imposed by the virus, at JAMK, we have been able to continue the teaching and learning processes without interruptions by flexible online solutions.
 
In August 2021, the studies are planned to be started in contact teaching on JAMK campuses in Jyväskylä. Make sure to follow the most recent updates on the COVID-19 effects on JAMK’s education.
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Get your JAMK username and sign in to Elmo

Please, read the JAMK network usage rules and Vetuma instructions to receive a user code. If you don't have finnish bank codes you will get your username during the first study week.

You need the username for access to Elmo student intra. There is the new student site which includes important dates, times and places.

Do The Pre-Assignments

The pre-assignments are your first study-related assignments. They will give you a good overview of your studies. Use a computer to complete them. You will discuss the assignments with your teacher tutor at the beginning of your studies.

Pre-Assignment, Part 1 This part orientates you e.g. to your curriculum. Deadline 8 August at 24:00. Open
Pre-assignment, Part 2 Orientative Digipackage Open

Curricula in Peppi

Peppi is JAMK's new student and study information system. All curricula as from Autumn 2020 may be found in Peppi. Use your curriculum when you complete the pre-assignment, Part 1.

Find the curricula of your own degree programme!

JAMK Services and other information

JAMK library serves

The JAMK library is already available to you. Learn about the services our library offers in addition to lending books.

Get to know

JAMKO's information for students

Student Union JAMKO is there for you when you start your studies. Have a look at JAMKO’s practical tips for this new stage in your life.

Read more

eServices

In eServices of JAMK, you may find a number of electronic forms and useful links. We recommend that you get acquainted with Helpdesk Guide, Peppi instructions, news of Coronavirus situation and some of the National Services, at least.

Acquaint yourself with the services

Free applications for students

Office365 ProPlus

As a JAMK student you can get Office applications through Office365 ProPlus for free. The Office365 ProPlus contains these Office-products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, InfoPath, Access, Skype for Business, Publisher, OneNote, Teams. Installation is limited to 5 devices at once and student can use these 5 licenses however they choose, as long as their student accounts are active. How - see the instructions in Helpdesk !

Tuudo

Everyday life becomes easier at once when you find all the most important services you need for your studies on your phone. In Tuudo you will find e.g. your own schedule and course registration. Tuudo runs on Android and iOS mobile devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery.

Other useful tools

Take a look also at other student's versatile tools and see learner tools and net services from the web page of Digital learning skills.