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INFORMATIONNEW STUDENTSAUTUMN 2026

Congratulations on being admitted to JU!

Below you’ll find important information for newly admitted international students, including checklists for before and after arrival, plus other useful resources.

Make sure to also take a look at the After Admission pages - they're relevant for all new students.

Finally, select your programme below to get started!

Pathway Intensive English Summer

Compulsory Introduction Meeting and Roll Call:

Date: Monday, 13 July at 09:00
Location: Campus Gränna room V125

Online students who have not arrived in Sweden yet can join via Zoom (link available closer to start)

If you are unable to attend the mandatory Roll Call, contact us: pathway@ju.se

Checklist Pathway AUTUMN 2026

BEFORE ARRIVAL

Make sure you announce your arrival to Accommodation Office before 20 July 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 Opens in new window..

 

If you have not received information or have questions about accommodation, please contact Accommodation@ju.se

Before arriving in Sweden, it is important to ensure that you have adequate insurance. Read more about insurances for international students at JU.

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. To be able to login to Canvas you also need to activate MFA.

JU user account and registration

After admission, you were given instructions on how to create a JU user account to access your invoice (fee-paying students) and/or the accommodation application.

One week before the courses start, you will be able to fully activate your JU user account and complete the registration for your courses. You need to register and activate your user account External link, opens in new window. to study at JU.

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.

 

JU Card Routine for Pathway Students

  • You will receive your temporary access card to Campus Gränna at the Pick-up service.
  • You will receive an email at your student mail informing you when the JU-card is ready for pick-up.
  • On 26 August you will together with your class mates and staff, visit Service Center to pick up your JU-card. IMPORTANT! Make sure to bring your temporary access card and passport in order to receive your JU-card!

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 External link, opens in new window., or Google Play External link, opens in new window..

The Student Web is your resource for finding schedules, academic calendar, course syllabuses, etc.

Course Syllabus Opens in new window. - see the student web

Academic Calendar Opens in new window. with important dates

Students with disabilities have the right to equal possibilities to conduct academic studies as students without disabilities. Hence, Jönköping University facilitate educational support for students with disabilities. For more information and to submit your request for support, visit Support for Students with Disabilities Opens in new window..

INTRODUCTION WEEK

As a student you need an account to pay for printouts/copies. To pay for your printouts you need a PayPal account or a credit card (i.e. Visa/Mastercard. Maestro are not accepted). Visit IT's Printing page Opens in new window. to learn more.

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 Pathway tuition and your membership will be activated shortly after roll call. Learn more about the Student Union External link, opens in new window. and their app hitract External link, opens in new window..

If you need help with general study related questions, certificates, directions, etc. There are staff at Service Center Opens in new window. (main campus, Jönköping) who can help guide you.

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:

Schedule

Schedule available in the JU Mobile App; App Store External link, opens in new window. or Google Play External link, opens in new window..

Welcome Letter

Welcome Letter from the University Director pdf, 640.3 kB, opens in new window.

Information about your programme

Academic Toolbox

Academic Language Center at JU Opens in new window.

Some key tools to succeed in your studies External link, opens in new window.

Jönköping Student Union

Welcome Letter from the Student Union (coming soon)

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.

JU Facebook External link, opens in new window.

JU YouTube External link, opens in new window.

Pathway Programmes Facebook External link, opens in new window.

New Student Jönköping University Facebook External link, opens in new window.

Jönköping Student Union Facebook External link, opens in new window.

Contact us

International Office: study@ju.se

Pathway Programmes: pathway@ju.se

Accommodation Office: accommodation@ju.se

Important information

Student Health Care at JU Opens in new window.

Information about insurance for international students Opens in new window. at Jönköping University

Information about educational support Opens in new window. for students with disabilities and the academic resource center Opens in new window. at JU.