Jonkoping University
Jönköping
- All 2 year masters at School of Engineering offer Industrial Placement course (short internship at company /industry);
- International Campus opportunities;
- 2017 Best of EQUIS accredited business schools;
- no.1 in Sweden in cited publication on Business Studies and Economics.
About
Entry qualification
Accommodation
Jönköping University – study in Sweden's Student City of the Year
Jönköping University (JU) is one of the most international universities in Sweden. It has around 16,000 students, and 2,700 of them come from other countries. On campus you will hear languages from 100 countries. Here you are not a stranger – you are part of a big international family from day one.
And the best part - Jönköping was named Student City of the Year 2026 in Sweden. The campus is right in the city centre, so your lectures, cafés, lake beach and student parties are all within walking distance.
Why students say WOW about JU
- No. 1 in Sweden for internships. JU works with more than 1,000 partner companies, including IKEA, Volvo, Saab, Scania and Husqvarna. You learn theory and use it in real companies before you graduate.
- Top 100 business school in Europe. Jönköping International Business School is ranked among the best in Europe by the Financial Times.
- Guaranteed housing. All new international students are guaranteed accommodation. No housing stress – a rare thing in Sweden!
- Career support. The JU Career Center connects you with companies and helps you plan your future job.
What is student life at JU really like?
Studies that prepare you for real work
JU is a young, modern university with an entrepreneurial spirit. It offers around 100 programs and specialisations at Bachelor's and Master's level through four schools: Jönköping International Business School, School of Engineering, School of Health and Welfare, and School of Education and Communication.
Teaching here is practical. You work on real projects, meet companies in the classroom, and can do an internship as part of your studies. That is why JU graduates find jobs fast.
Jönköping – a city made for students
Jönköping is a friendly city on the shore of Lake Vättern, one of the biggest lakes in Europe. Everything is close: the beach, the forest, the shops and the campus. The city is ranked among the top student cities in Sweden for student life, with festivals, sports and student events all year round.
Want to see the campus with your own eyes? Take the official virtual campus tour.
Quick facts about Jönköping University
| Students | 16,000 (2,700 international, from 100 countries) |
| City | Jönköping – Student City of the Year 2026 in Sweden |
| Partner companies | 1,000+ (IKEA, Volvo, Saab, Scania, Husqvarna and more) |
| Internships | No. 1 in Sweden (Akavia survey) |
| Housing | Guaranteed for all new international students |
Bachelor
Entry qualification
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
English language requirements
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Master
Entry qualification
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
English language requirements
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Housing is guaranteed – no stress!
Finding a place to live is often the biggest worry for students in Sweden. Not at Jönköping University. All new international students are guaranteed accommodation if they apply on time, pay the administration fee and announce their arrival. This is one of JU's biggest advantages – in most Swedish cities you have to wait in housing queues for months or even years.
The JU Accommodation Office arranges everything for you. You just fill in the housing application after you get admitted, choose your 3 favourite housing areas, and the university finds you a home.
How it works – step by step
- 1. Get admitted – shortly after admission you receive login details for the housing application.
- 2. Apply for housing – for autumn intake the application is open from mid-March until the end of May. Pick your top 3 housing preferences.
- 3. Pay the administration fee – a one-time, non-refundable fee of 850 SEK.
- 4. Announce your arrival – confirm your arrival date in July, then pick up your keys and move in!
What is Jönköping like as a city?
See what students do in their free time in Jönköping – from the lake beach to cafés and student events.
Want more details about housing areas, prices and the application? Everything is explained on the official JU accommodation pages.
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