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The University of Jyväskylä conducts significant, world-class research in its core fields and trains competent, motivated experts who possess lifelong learning skills in various fields. The University interacts with society actively and responsibly in regional, national, and international contexts. The University of Jyväskylä is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary research university and one of the world's leading universities in learning and teaching. The University combines high-level competence in education, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, sport and health sciences, and economics and business administration into a multidisciplinary entity. This profile is strengthened through the following core fields: learning, teaching, and the learning and growth environments that support development basic natural phenomena and mathematical thinking languages, culture, and communities in global change processes physical activity, health, and wellbeing information technology and the human in the knowledge society The University features world-class research groups in its core fields. Research is typically problem-based. An approach that removes boundaries between disciplines enables the study of multidisciplinary issues that are both societal and scientifically significant and increase research. Attractive research environments draw the best scientists in the core fields of Jyväskylä. The research infrastructure is internationally competitive and accounts for the needs of different disciplines. Researchers have good opportunities to work internationally and to further their careers. Doctoral students are tightly integrated into research communities and receive multifaceted training. The University of Jyväskylä is a nationally and internationally attractive place of study. Its competitiveness is based on top students' recruitment, the synergy of research and teaching, its staff's pedagogical competence, and the high-quality degrees that enhance students' employability. The University's Student Life concept supports students' progress in their studies as well as their wellbeing. At least half of students complete their degrees within the target times (3/2/4 years). Practical guidance and cooperation with the world of work to improve the employability of graduates. The University's international campus motivates students in their studies and prepares them to operate in a multicultural environment. Student and staff mobility is active and systematic. Technologically supported pedagogical solutions enable lifelong learning and studies independent of time and place. The University is Finland's most robust and most versatile expert in adult education and plays a significant role in the export of education. Through education and research, the University participates in solving national and global problems. Global responsibility and sustainable development are emphasized in all activities. The University is a desired partner that offers its expertise to the public and private sectors, supplies innovations and effectively shares knowledge with society. Equality and lifelong learning are emphasized in the University's national and international education activities. The University rapidly recognizes and responds to new research and education needs arising in society. The University of Jyväskylä is a desirable place to study and work and is an interactive academic community. The University offers a supportive environment for practical work. The University uses its Academic Life concept to support the development of employees' competence and working methods, promoting wellbeing. The University maintains strong solvency and ensures sufficient margins for implementing its strategy. In its overall funding, the proportion of supplementary and competitive research funding is increasing. View full university