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    Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma

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    Jyväskylä, FIMScIn-person2 yearsFinnish
    €16,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    7
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits

    Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Jyväskylä, FI. Tuition is €16,000.

    About the program

    The program examines sport and physical activity as broad societal phenomena from perspectives of sport sociology, policy, administration, and planning. Focus areas include sport sociology, sport policy and management, physical activity environments and services, sustainability and responsibility in sport culture, and academic expertise.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject: Sport and health sciences ranked 45th (2026).

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Finland: typically no US-style OPT/STEM OPT; graduates apply for a residence permit for working after studies under Finland’s standard immigration rules (not confirmed from Jyväskylä program pages found).

    €10,800.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä is €16,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä online or in-person?
    Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä is offered in-person.
    How long does Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä take to complete?
    Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä cohort?
    Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä typically enrolls around 7 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä?
    Post-completion work rights for Liikunnan yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteriohjelma at University of Jyväskylä: Finland: typically no US-style OPT/STEM OPT; graduates apply for a residence permit for working after studies under Finland’s standard immigration rules (not confirmed from Jyväskylä program pages found).