FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions on the Intensive Finnish Course

What is Summer University of Jyväskylä?
- Summer University of Jyväskylä organizes the Intensive course and many other courses supporting life-long learning all year. We are an independent liberal adult education organization and we are not part of the University of Jyväskylä.

Will I get a degree if I take part on the Intensive course?
- You will get a course certificate that proves you have taken part on the course, but you will not get a degree of any sort. Summer University of Jyväskylä does not organize any degree studies.

I want to come to Finland to study at a university and get a degree / I already live in Finland and want to get a university degree. Can Summer University help me with that?
- Unfortunately, no. Summer University of Jyväskylä does not organize any degree studies and we are not a part of University of Jyväskylä. Here are some useful links:
studyinfinland.fi - lots of information about degree study possibilities, admission, student life in Finland etc. by Finnish national agency for education
Finnish universities in which you can study Finnish language and culture (at Finnish national agency for education's website)
SIMHE guidance services for immigrants in higher education in Finland and immigrants interested in higher education
Admission services at University of Jyväskylä

Can I continue my studies at the University of Jyväskylä after the Intensive course?
- We are not part of the University, so completing the Intensive course will not give you a right to continue studying at the University.

Will I acquire a Finnish social security number if I take part on the Intensive course?
- Participation will not give you Finnish social security.

What about visas, immigration permits or residence permits?
- Summer University does not handle questions on these issues. Please contact your country's embassy or read more on Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website.

What is the policy with the course fee?
- After we have received your application, we will check it and define your language skills level. If we get enough participants for your language level group, we will accept you to the course and send the invoice to you.

Can my underage (under 18 years old) child/student participate on this course?
- Unfortunately, no. We only accept participants who are at least 18 years old.