The City of Jyväskylä, with a population of 85 000, is one of Finlands centres of growth. Recognised as a city of high-quality education, Jyväskylä is also internationally known for the architecture of Alvar Aalto. www.jyvaskyla.fi
Jyväskylä Regional Development Company Jykes Ltd. is a business development company owned by five municipalities in the Jyväskylä Region of Central Finland. Jykes works closely with customers from both the private and municipal sectors in a variety of fields of expertise. www.jykes.fi
The Regional Council of Central Finland is responsible for moulding joint development aspirations and managing the implementation of the same in a region dedicated to quality of life. www.keskisuomi.fi
The University of Jyväskylä is one of the largest, most attractive and dynamic research universities in Finland, with over 16 000 students, including international students from some 70 countries. www.jyu.fi
Jyväskylä Polytechnic is a multidisciplinary institution of higher education with a strong international orientation and a student enrolment of 8,000. Our strengths are workplace-driven learning, close cooperation with the labour market and business, as well as extensive international contacts. www.jamk.fi
Jyväskylä Science Park provides a competitive business environment and growth opportunities for knowledgebased technology companies in Jyväskylä. www.jsp.fi
Jyväskylä Vocational Institute is one of the biggest institutions of vocational education in Finland. It provides instruction to 4 000 young people and 10 000 adult students each year. www.jao.fi
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JYVÄSKYLÄ REGION
- Comprises nine municipalities - Total population is nearly 170 000 inhabitants - One of Finlands five centres of growth and an important industrial area - About 18 per cent of the regions jobs are in industry - Second busiest trade and exhibition centre in Finland - Natural surroundings: Lake Päijänne, fresh water and forest - Excellence in business and high quality of life - Industries: Papermaking technology, information and communication technology, wellness technology, nanotechnology, electronics industry, energy technology, enviromental technology - The regions main events of international standing are Jyväskylä Arts Festival and Neste Oil Rally Finland
CITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
- Capital of Central Finland, city status since 1837 - Population 85 000 - Youthful student town: nearly 30 000 students virtually every third passer-by - World-famous architect Alvar Aalto was brought up and attended school in Jyväskylä
CENTRAL FINLAND
- Central Finland has a population of over 267 000.
- The region´s location in the very centre of Finland is a big advantage for visitors to congresses and fairs.