Exchange Student at Jönköping University
Welcome to Sweden. Let's get you started on your exchange journey!
We are constantly updating this site with new information, links and videos, so make sure to check back often. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Jönköping University!
Welcome breakfast with International Office: Tuesday 7 Janaury 2025, 08:30 at restaurant "Mat & Café".
Located on entrance floor at the School of Health and Welfare on campus (House G)
Checklist
Exchange Student at Jönköping University spring 2025
Before Arrival
Announce Arrival for Accommodation
By now, you should have already applied for student housing through our Accommodation Office. Make sure you announce your arrival to Accommodation Office between 1-20 December to confirm your application. Note: if you do not announce your arrival, you will lose your guaranteed accommodation!
Keep in mind that it can be hard to find private accommodation in Jönköping, so we strongly recommend you to follow through with the student housing application. More details about announcing your arrival, pick-up weekend, and contact info can be found here: https://ju.se/en/study-at-ju/accommodation-and-arrival/arrival-and-pickup.html
Check your insurance
Before arriving in Sweden, it is important to ensure that you have adequate insurance. Read more.
Watch the IT Introduction Video
Please watch the film below about creating an user account, getting an e-mail address, finding your courses and more at Jönköping University.
Register and activate your JU user account
***Registration is only possible one week before the start of the semester. You will receive an email with instructions on how to register for your courses and activate your JU user account when the registration is open.***
Please note that the registration is mandatory.
The login process consists of the following steps:
Step 1: Visit www.ju.se/registration
(Please note that you will not be able to log in via the link above until you have received an email from us)
Step 2: To retrieve the one-time password, fill in in the username.
Username - the one used for the online application system Mobility Online and the housing application.
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. You can either upload a picture online or take one at one of the photo booths around campus once you arrive. More info can be found at ju.se/ju-card
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.
Visit the Student Web
The Student Web is your resource for finding schedules, academic calendar, course syllabuses, etc.
See the schedule for your courses at ju.se/schedule
Course Syllabus - see the student web
Academic Calendar with important dates
During Introduction Week
Introduction Week Schedule – compulsory to attend
Incoming exchange students at Jönköping International Business School, School of Engineering, School of Education and Communication, or School of Health and Welfare
Welcome to the introduction week, 7-12 January 2025
Monday 6 January
Note that Monday January 6 is a public holiday in Sweden and the university will be closed.
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Tuesday 7 January
08:30 - 09:30 - Welcome Breakfast with the International Office
Venue: The restaurant Mat & Café. Located on entrance floor at the School of Health and Welfare on campus (House G)
09:30 - 10:30 - Welcome meeting with International Office
You will also meet the Integration coordinator from the Student Union and each school's Student Association from the Student Union.
Venue: Kurt Johansson Aulan, Gb306 (School of Health and Welfare)
10:50 - 11:50 - Preparation of your studies at Jönköping University
Venue: Kurt Johansson Aulan, Gb306 (School of Health and Welfare)
11:50 - 12:20 - Campus Tour (optional to attend)
Venue: Meeting outside Kurt Johansson Aulan, Gb306 (School of Health and Welfare)
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Wednesday 8 January
08:30 - ONLINE Course Confirmation
There will be different time slots for all students. You will receive information about your time slot and zoom link via email before the meeting.
14:00 - 15:30 - The Swedish Health Care System and your well-being at Jönköping University: You will meet the Swedish Police, Accommodation Office, the Student Union, Student Health Care, Chaplaincy, Service Center (Student Insurances)
Venue: JU-Aulan, He102 (School of Education and Communication)
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Thursday 9 January
09:30 - 11:00 - Academic Integrity and Education Support at Jönköping University
Venue: JU-Aulan, He102 (School of Education and Communication)
11:00 - 12:00 - Drop-in signing documents outside of JU-aulan, He102 (School of Education and Communication)
13:00 - 14:00 - "Gateway to the Swedish Culture and Traditions"
Venue: JU-Aulan, He102 (School of Education and Communication)
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Friday 10 January
10:30 - 11:30 - Mingle and quiz with International Office (optional to attend)
Venue: To be announced
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Sunday 14 January
13:00 - 15:00 - Free guided bus tour around Jönköping (sponsored by Jönköping Municipality) - First come first served!
Meeting point: outside of Student's House, Gjuterigatan 5
Top up your print account
To pay for your printouts you need a PayPal account or a credit card (ex. Visa/Mastercard, Maestro are not accepted). More info on printing here.
Join the Student Union
At JU, it is compulsory for all students to become members of Jönköping 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 fee is included in the tuition for tuition-fee paying students, however, all other students are required to pay the membership fee separately. The Student Union is located in the Students’ House. Learn more here: http://www.jonkopingsstudentkar.se/english/about-us.html
Documents for Signature
***Please note that all Certificates of Arrival and Departure should be signed physically once you are at present at JU. Learning agreements can be signed either physical or digitally via the case system or the DLA platform of your home university***
- Signing Document drop-in: Thursday 9 January in the HLK entrance (outside of the JU-aula)
(This session is only for students who have received documents from their home university that they need to have signed. If you have not received any documents, you do not need to attend).
Please make sure to fill in the information requested on the documents before you submit them to be signed!
You can submit your Learning Agreement to be signed via our case management system, http://exchange.ju.se, please choose case type: incoming exchange or via the DLA platform of your home university.
Information to include in the documents:
Erasmus code: S JONKOPI 01
Contact person:
- Naomi Redford (Jönköping International Business School & School of Health and Welfare)
- Ida Hiben (School of Education and Communication & School of Engineering)
E-mail: incoming.student@ju.se
Telephone: +46 36 10 10 00
Address: Jönköping University, Box 1026, 55111 Jönköping, Sweden
Digital Learning Agreement (DLA)
If you are an Erasmus student and your home university uses digital learning agreements (DLA), please note that the email account inserted for the receiving institution, Jönköping University, should be: incoming.student@ju.se
You can find more detailed information regarding online learning agreements on this page
Service Center
If you need help with general study related questions, certificates, directions, etc. There are staff at Service Center 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 in time, please contact the International Office (choose "Incoming Exchange" as the case type). Also remember to contact the Accommodation Office about your late arrival: accommodation@ju.se.
Course Schedule
Find your schedule here (preliminary) External link, opens in new window.
Academic Calendar
Find the academic calendar for each school here
Academic Toolbox
Some key tools to succeed in your studies
Jönköping Student Union
Check our website for social activities and happenings External link, opens in new window.
Stay updated in Social Media
JU Instagram External link, opens in new window.
New student at Jönköping University
Contact us
International Office
International Office can be reached here http://exchange.ju.se (Choose case type: "Incoming Exchange"). Please note that our answer may take longer than usual during the holidays.
International Office can also be reached via our online drop-in, link and opening hours can be found here Opens in new window.. Please note that drop-in hours online via Zoom is closed during the holidays, more details can be found in the previous link.
Accommodation Office
The Accommodation Office can be reached through accommodation@ju.se. All questions regarding pick-up service and accommodation must be sent directly to the Accommodation Office.