Congratulations on becoming a new student at JU!
Below you will find information for newly admitted international students, including before and after-arrival checklists, and much more.
The After Admission pages are also a good resource for new students.
Select your programme below!
Pathway Year General
Compulsory Introduction Meeting and Roll Call: 26 August, 2024, 10:30 in room V125 on Campus Gränna, and online on https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/65110817600. If you are unable to attend the mandatory Roll Call, contact us: pathway@ju.se
Checklist Pathway 2024
BEFORE ARRIVAL
Announce Arrival for Accommodation
Make sure you announce your arrival to Accommodation Office between July 1 - 20 to confirm your application. In order to be guaranteed accommodation you must announce your arrival by the deadline.
Accommodation and Arrival information
More details about accommodation arrival, pick-up service dates, etc. here.
If you have not received information or have questions about accommodation, please contact Accommodation@ju.se
Check your insurance
Before arriving in Sweden, it is important to ensure that you have adequate insurance. Read more about insurances for international students at JU.
Activate your JU user account, then your JU student account
JU user account
After admission, you were given instructions on how to activate a JU user account to access the invoice system and/or the accommodation application.
Note: This user account is a temporary account before registration.
JU student account / Registration
About one week before the start of studies, you will receive more information by email from JU about activating your JU student account and registration.
IT Introduction
Learn all about IT, accounts and printing at JU by watching this short video.
Learn more about Canvas, JU's online learning management system by watching this short video.
More information about our IT services at JU can be found here.
Download our App: JU Mobile
JU Mobile allows you to access your schedule through the app as well as book rooms, register for exams, see your study results, view the news, etc. You can download it on the App Store, or Google Play.
Order the JU Card
You need a JU card to access premises on campus, borrow books from the University Library, access printers, get student discounts, etc. You should order your JU card when activating your account. More information and opening hours can be found at ju.se/ju-card.
Your JU card will be available for pick up after you've received a confirmation email that the card is ready.
Visit the Student Web
The Student Web is your resource for finding schedules, academic calendar, course syllabuses, etc.
Course Syllabus - see the student web
Academic Calendar with important dates
INTRODUCTION WEEK
Introduction Week Schedule – compulsory to attend
Pathway Semester and Year
Introduction Week Schedule, Autumn 2024 (will be updated)
Join the Student Union
The Student Union is a great resource for students – they influence the quality of education, arrange activities and trips, carry out various projects, and much more. The Student Union is located in the Students’ House.
At JU, it is compulsory for all students to become members of Jönköping Student Union. The student union fee is included in the tuition for tuition-fee paying students, however, most other students are required to pay the membership fee separately. Read more and pay the fee here.
Top up your print account
To pay for your printouts you need a PayPal account or a credit card (i.e. Visa/Mastercard. Maestro are not accepted). More info on printing here.
Service Center
If you need help with general study related questions, certificates, directions, etc. There are staff at Service Center (main campus, Jönköping) who can help guide you. More info here: http://ju.se/student/en/service/service-center
Latecomers - inform us
It is compulsory to attend the Introduction Week, however if for some reason you are unable to arrive on time, please be sure to contact all of the following:
- Pathways Programme Admissions: pathwayadmissions@ju.se
- Pathway Teachers: pathway@ju.se
- Accommodation Office: accommodation@ju.se
Welcome Letter
From the President of JU and the President of Jönköping Student Union
Letter from the University Director Pdf, 640.3 kB.
Schedule for the Introduction Days
Pathway Programmes Induction Week Timetable Pdf, 598.9 kB.
Information about your programme
- Course Syllabus External link, opens in new window.
- The Campus Gränna Points of Interest Interactive Map
Academic Calendar
Dates for Autumn Semester 2024 External link, opens in new window.
Academic Toolbox
Academic Resource Center at JU
Some key tools to succeed in your studies Pdf, 377.8 kB, opens in new window.
Jönköping Student Union
Welcome Letter from the Student Union Pdf, 21.2 MB.
Check our website for social activities and happenings External link, opens in new window.
Stay updated in Social Media
New Student Jönköping University Facebook
Jönköping Student Union Facebook
Contact us
International Office: study@ju.se
Pathway Programmes: pathway@ju.se
Accommodation Office: accommodation@ju.se
Important information
Information about insurances for international students External link, opens in new window. at Jönköping University
Information about educational support External link, opens in new window. for students with disabilities