University Overview

University Overview Established in 1977, Linnéuniversitetet (Linnaeus University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Växjö (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kronoberg County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kalmar. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Linnéuniversitetet (LNU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Linnéuniversitetet (LNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 42 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

What kinds of programmes does JU offer?

They offer a range of international bachelor’s and master’s programmes, as well as pathway programmes and summer programmes.

Pathway programmes

They offer pathway programmes at three levels to improve your English proficiency in order to meet the entry requirements for studies at Jönköping University.

Bachelor’s programmes in:

  • Management
  • Entrepreneurship and sustainable business
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Graphic design and web development
  • Prosthetics and orthotics
  • Industrial engineering and management
  • Engineering

Master’s programmes in:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital business
  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Media communications
  • Occupational therapy
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Informatics
  • Industrial design
  • Product development
  • Child studies
  • Building information management (BIM)

JU Summer School

JU Summer School consists of two courses offered in English, which welcome students from around the world interested in the areas of engineering, management, health and welfare. The courses have a special focus on internationalisation and sustainability.

What’s the alumni network like?

The alumni networks span the globe. Jönköping International Business School and the School of Engineering also maintain their own alumni networks.

What are the connections to local industry like?

We believe that one of the most important parts of your learning journey is to get the opportunity to try out your future profession via direct contact with Swedish and international businesses. This will give you valuable real-life experiences and cultural knowledge, making you more employable. You’ll also get the chance to establish contacts with future employers, as well as build a network of contacts in the business world. Many programmes at JU offer the opportunity to collaborate with companies in various ways – from student projects and customised courses, to internships and industrial placements. Nearby Science Park, a business incubator partly financed by JU, creates an environment for innovative students to try out and commercialise their ideas.