At the University of Jyv skyl , approximately 120 students study ethnology, cultural anthropology or folkloristics as their major, and the annual intake of students is 20. Approximately 70 students per year select ethnology or folkloristics as their minor subject. The Department has its own library with a wide variety of literature of the field. The library also serves as a working space for students. In addition to that, the Department has provided a microcomputer for the use of students.
Basic studies examine the basic concepts, principles of research, history and methods of ethnology.
Additionally, the studies include visits to museums and archives. The Bachelor's thesis is also a part of subject studies. Advanced studies explore the theories, methods and problems of the student's own area of specialisation. Instruction is primarily given by the staff, but also by the frequent visiting lecturers from Finland and abroad. As for teaching methods, short intensive courses are favoured, involving essays and lecture diaries.