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College of Health: University of Jyväskylä (Finland) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Jyväskylä, Finland
  • Program Terms: Fall, Fall/Winter/Spring, Winter/Spring
  • Restrictions: OSU applicants only.
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter/Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Provider: OSU - Departmental Program Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Kinesiology
Program Description:

Overview

Jyväskylä is the only teaching and research university in Finland with a program in Physical Education and Sport Science. It offers curriculum in sport pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, adapted physical education, dance pedagogy, sports planning and administration, sport sociology, bio-mechanics, exercise physiology, science of sports coaching and fitness testing, gerontology and public health, physiotherapy, sports medicine, health education, and occupational therapy.

Research activities cover the entire human life-span with the an emphasis on sport culture and physical education culture, aging (especially changes in functional capacity), neuro-muscular mechanisms and adaptation in physical exercise, and research on health promotion and health education.

Finland is the seventh largest country in Europe, and after Iceland, the second most northern country. Despite its image as a snowbound landmass, it has temperate and distinct seasons. Jyväskylä is situated in the heart of Finland, approximately 300 km from the capital, Helsinki. It is a city rich with culture and arts, sporting events, education and business.
 

Areas of Study

Areas of study include Exercise & Sport Science, Kinesiology, and Nutrition.
 

Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Completed Human Anatomy/Physiology sequence.
  • Must have junior or senior standing when departing for the program.
 

Cost Estimates

Program Cost Estimates

Tuition 12 credits per Term at your current Resident or non-Resident rate
Housing $3,053
Meals $1500
Application Fee to University of Jyväskylä $50
Accident & Sickness Insurance $165 (approximate)
International Airfare $1,300
Passport $135
Visa or Entry/Exit Tax $400
Books & Supplies $175
Local Transportation $75
Misc. Expenses $1,150
Total Estimated Expenses $10,585