Jönköping University
Jönköping, Sweden
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 16,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1977
Overview
Jönköping University (JU) is an independent Swedish foundation university located in Jönköping, Sweden. It is composed of a foundation (Stiftelsen Högskolan i Jönköping) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. JU comprises four academic schools: the School of Health and Welfare (Hälsohögskolan), the School of Education and Communication (Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation), the School of Engineering (Tekniska högskolan), and Jönköping International Business School (JIBS). The university offers programmes at bachelor, master, and doctoral level across disciplines including business administration, economics, engineering, health and welfare sciences, education, media and communication, social work, design, computer science, and global studies. JU has approximately 16,000 students representing 100 different countries and cooperates with over 320 partner universities worldwide. JIBS holds Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), placing it among the world's top 1% of business schools. JU conducts doctoral education at all four schools with approximately 203 doctoral students. The university participates in international alliances including EULiST (European Universities Linking Society and Technology), Mirai 2.0, SASUF, and SIREUS. JU has been named Årets studentstad (Student City of the Year) 2026 for Jönköping.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Engineering
- Health and Welfare Sciences
- Education
- Media and Communication
- Social Work
- Design
- Computer Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Sustainability
- Global Studies
- Disability Research
- Statistics
Accreditation: Swedish Government (institutional); EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA (JIBS school-level)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- antagning@ju.se
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Engineering (master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in International Economics (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in International Management (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in International Marketing (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Kandidatprogram i Globala Studier (opens in a new tab)Swedish, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
