Our operation forms

PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION / FURTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING

The professional supplementary education of the Summer University offers insights and know-how for working life. We organize public trainings which develop working life knowledge and skills all year round. These trainings are suitable for many occupational fields as supplementary education. In our course program, trainings are offered, e.g., in the following fields: health and well-being, education, law, and spoken and written communication. The course programs of the Open University can also be utilized for personal occupational development.

OPEN UNIVERSITY

The Open University studies of the Summer University are academic courses and study programs open to everybody. The studies are organized throughout the year, and it is possible to participate flexibly alongside  a full-time job. Most subjects are suitable for minor studies and optional subjects for the ones already studying in tertiary studies as degree students. The Open University studies are also well suitable for those who are applying to a university, and the studies may enhance the possibility to succeed in the entrance exams.
The Summer University complements the study programs of the regional tertiary studies by bringing Open University studies from other universities and universities of applied sciences to the area. The study programs consist of courses that are not organized by the local tertiary institutions. In most subjects, it is possible to study either separate courses or basic and subject study modules.

CANDIDATE AND UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES

In the Summer University’s study program, there are also courses that support progress in upper secondary school as well as courses that prepare for the matriculation examinations. With these candidate and upper secondary school courses, the students receive confidence in overall studying and preparing for the matriculation exams. The teaching is organized in the guidance of professional and motivational teachers. We also organize review and supporting courses that are suitable for any stage in upper secondary school. Some of the courses are also organized online. Ask your upper secondary school subject teacher about the possibility to include our courses in your certificate of graduation!

LANGUAGE COURSES

The Summer University organizes high quality language courses for different needs. Language courses are organized, e.g., as a part of Open University studies, professional supplementary education, and activities of the University of the Third Age. The teaching language in these courses is usually Finnish. We also have a selection of Finnish language courses for foreigners, including the Intensive Summer Course in Finnish Language which has been organized for over thirty years and which gathers students from all over the world.

More information on Summer University Finnish language courses can be found here.

More information on intensive courses in Finnish language and culture can be found here.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

The University of the 3rd Age (U3A) is a scientific meeting spot of knowledge and life experience. It brings together people who are interested in science, societal phenomena, and self-development. The University of the 3rd Age organizes activities such as a weekly lecture series, different seminars and courses, IT training, and field trips both in Finland and abroad. The University of the 3rd Age is open for everyone regardless of their age, location, or previous studies. The U3A activities are a part of the University of Jyväskylä's Science for All activity, and they are organized together with the University of Jyväskylä and the city of Jyväskylä.

More information on the University of the 3rd Age can be found here.

THE CHILDREN'S UNIVERSITY (JYUniorit)

There are plenty of things to wonder and investigate in the world for all ages. The University of the Children and the Youth (UCY) offers a new functioning form, with which the younger ones can familiarize themselves with the fields operating in the University. The meaning of the courses and workshops is to inspire children and the young to bravely explore the world of science, art and research. The scientific work is done by researching, evaluating, wondering, getting inspired as well as experimenting by oneself. UCY is organized together with the University of Jyväskylä.

CUSTOM TRAINING

We plan and organize trainings also based on our customers’ wishes. We tailor a high quality and cost-effective event or training program in interaction with the buyer.