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    Educational Sciences

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    Jyväskylä, FIMAIn-person2 years
    €24,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Jyväskylä, FI. Tuition is €24,000.

    About the program

    Two-year program providing theoretical and practical skills in educational sciences from early childhood to adult education, with specializations in areas like Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Global and Sustainable Education, Language and Education, Special Education, or Study and Career Guidance. Includes research methods and a master's thesis, focusing on international issues and the Finnish education system.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Ed Education 126-150

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 21, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 92 (MyBest score)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 (overall score)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Extended residence permit to look for work in Finland (Finland post-study “look for work” residence permit; right to work without restrictions once granted).

    €9,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä is €24,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä online or in-person?
    Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä is offered in-person.
    How long does Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä take to complete?
    Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä cohort?
    Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä?
    Post-completion work rights for Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä: Extended residence permit to look for work in Finland (Finland post-study “look for work” residence permit; right to work without restrictions once granted).