The 35^th Jyväskylä Summer School
3 – 14 August 2026
University of Jyväskylä

Do you want to deepen your academic skills in STEM—science, technology, engineering and mathematics—over the summer while building new scientific networks and unforgettable memories? Jyväskylä Summer School offers an inspiring environment where you can challenge yourself, grow in your field of interest, and enjoy a unique blend of academic and cultural experiences. You will also be part of an international, interdisciplinary science community and take part in a diverse social program, all while experiencing the beauty of the Finnish summer.

Celebrating its 35th year, Jyväskylä Summer School at the University of Jyväskylä offers high‑quality courses for advanced Bachelor’s students, Master’s students, PhD students and post‑docs across various fields of natural sciences, mathematics and information technology. All courses are taught in English by distinguished researchers from around the world, creating a truly global learning environment.

Participation in all Summer School courses is free of charge. Students from all over the world are encouraged to apply.

Courses are offered in the following subjects:

• Biological and Environmental Sciences
• Chemistry
• Cognitive Science
• Computational Sciences
• Cyber Security
• Inverse Problems
• Information Systems Science
• Mathematics
• Nanoscience
• Physics
• Quantum Science and Technology

Please see below for a complete list of courses offered. In 2026 the courses will mainly be arranged in person. The study mode of each course is marked in the course descriptions: https://r.jyu.fi/jss_courses [2].

Costs
Participation in all Summer School courses is free of charge. Participants are responsible for covering their own meals, accommodation and all costs related to travel as well as possible visa costs.

More information:
Course programme, application instructions, practical info: www.jyu.fi/jss [3]

Deadline for applications is 30 April 2026!

For any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via HelpJYU service [4].

Courses offered in 3. - 7.8.2026

• BIO1: MicroRNA Biology and Function (3 days, 3.-5.8.)
• BIO2: Identification and Ecology of Aquatic Macrophytes
• CH1: Problem-Led Investigation: Navigating the Journey from Analytical Design to Hands-On Implementation for Multidisciplinary Sciences
• PH2: Basics of Jet Substructure
• PH3: Deep Inelastic Scattering Revisited
• MA1: Nonlinear Fokker-Planck Flows and their Probabilistic Counterparts
• MA2: Geometric Measure Theory for the Evolution of Dislocations
• MA3: Curvature Bounds and Nilpotent Structures
• COG1: Fundamentals of Inclusive and Accessible Design of Technology
• ISS1: Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Blockchain Technology
• QST2: Quantum Cellular Automata

Courses offered in 10. - 14.8.2026

• BIO3: Phytoplankton Identification
• NANO1: Theory and Simulation of Electrochemical Electron Transfer Kinetics
• NANO2/CH2: History of Science: Alchemy as a Predecessor of Modern Chemistry
• NANO3/PH5: From Classical to Quantum Mechanics
• PH1: Exploring the Invisible Universe: Neutrinos, Dark Matter, and Cosmic Structure
• PH4: Radiation Detection and Dosimetry
• IP1: Electrical Impedance Tomography: Computation and Applications
• IP2: Mathematics of Electrical Impedance Tomography
• COM1: Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization
• COM2: Portable GPU Programming (4 days, 11.-14.8.)
• COG2: Accessible Visualizations: Conveying Information Across Sensory Modalities Hands-on Lab
• COG3: Tools for Interaction Design
• CYB1: Cyber Security – Management and Technology
• QST1: Non-classicality in Quantum Theory and beyond