Jonkoping University

Jonkoping University is one of best <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-100-universities-in-the-world-articlepage-2677">study abroad universities for Indian students</a> looking forward to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden">study in Sweden</a>. What makes this university stand out among vast number of institutions are mentioned below-

ParticularsDetailsAcademicsWorld-class courses taught by renowned faculty members in leading fields such as International Business, Health & Welfare, Engineering, Education, Communications, etc.DiversityIs home to more than 1,980 students, who represent over 100 nations around the globeAffordabilityIn comparison to the other top universities, the university is affordable as the annual tuition fee is around 10 L per academic yearScholarshipsGenerous scholarships for Indian students on both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Jonkoping Uni is competitive university to get into as its acceptance rate is around 42%. So, getting into it is bit challenging. With help of above figure, it can be concluded that only 42 out of 100 students get admission in university. But students must not get discouraged and fulfil all Jonkoping University admission requirements such as academic qualifications, standardized test scores, English language requirements and relevant documents, to increase their chances of getting admission to university. Also, students must apply to university within deadlines to get enrolled as student.  

Overall student enrollment at Jonkoping University is 15,209+. Out of this, international student enrollment is 2,700+ from 100+ countries in the word. Out of this figure, there are 60% of women enrolled at this university. While there are 155 doctoral students out of which also 60% were women.

Also, there are 8,535 full-time equivalent students (commissions not included).

  

Yes Jonkoping University has various famous alumni in which many have also gained global recognition for work in various sectors such as politics, academics, sports, writers, etc. Some of famous alumni of Jonkoping University are mentioned below- 

Alumni Name  

Profession/Designation  

Image  

Stefan Larsson  

An American Fashion Industry Executive  

  

Aset Armanly Irgaliyev  

A Kazakh Politician and Diplomat  

He's currently serving as the Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan  

  

Adnan Dibrani  

A Swedish Politician  

 

Most Jonkoping University graduates get placed in industries such as Business Development, Operations, Engineering, Education, Information Technology, etc as per the data of university's alumni. Mentioned below is graphical representation of top industries in which graduates work-

Note: In the above pie chart, Others include Human Resources, Community & Social Services, Finance, Consulting, and Project Management.

Yes, the Jonkoping University permits international students to work while studying. Overseas students can work in Sweden without a work permit for the period of your study permit.

Know more about <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/part-time-work-options-in-sweden-for-indian-students-articlepage-1026">part-time jobs in Sweden for international students</a>.

Yes, Jonkoping Uni charges an application fee for admissions. Note that the Jonkoping University application fee is SEK 900 for international students. Students can pay this amount through bank or credit card. Also, since the fee is non refundable, students do not receive any money even if they withdraw the application.

 

Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major Jonkoping University eligibility criteria for international students. It accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:

English Proficiency Exam

Minimum Score Requirements

IELTS

6.5 score

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/toefl"> TOEFL</a>

Overall score of 90 or higher

(with no less than 20 in writing)

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/ielts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTE</a> Academic

Overall score of 62 or higher

(with no less than 61 in writing)

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/duolingo">Duolingo English Test</a>

Overall score of 125 or higher

For Indian students, Jonkoping Uni offers scholarship named WeMakeScholars JU Loan-Scholarship  (in partnership with WeMakeScholars). Note that disbursement amount of this scholarship is 30% tuition fee discount.

To get scholarship, Indian students must meet criteria mentioned below-

• Be admitted as a full-time student to a Bachelor or master-level programme at JU
• Be an Indian national
• Have achieved a <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-is-gpa-articlepage-365">GPA</a> equivalent to 60% in their last educational qualification
• Be approved for an educational loan via WeMakeScholars.

Studying at Jonkoping University Sweden can be considered bit expensive for Indian students as annual tuition cost is around INR 12 L - 20 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/courses/ms-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MS</a> (20 courses)INR 12 L - 18 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/courses/msc-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MSc</a> (17 courses)INR 12 L - 18 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/courses/mba-pgdm-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MBA/PGDM</a> (16 courses)INR 12 L - 18 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/courses/bba-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BBA</a> (5 courses)INR 10 L - 15 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/courses/bjmc-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BJMC</a> (1 course)INR 15 L

For international students, Jonkoping University MBA fees is INR 12 L - 18 L per academic year. Note that duration of this MBA course is 1 - 2 years. Although it is expensive to study this course, ROI is quite impressive as graduates secure top placements. Given below are annual fee details of some top Jonkoping Uni courses-

• Jonkoping University MS fees: INR 12 L - 18 L
• Jonkoping University BBA fees: INR 10 L - 15 L

Jonkoping University cost of living for Indian students includes accommodation & dining, transportation, personal expenses, etc. For Indian students, this amount is approx SEK 10,000 - SEK 13,000 per month.

Listed below is the breakdown of expenses:

Particulars 

Monthly Cost of Living 

Accommodation 

SEK 5,000 - SEK 8,500 

Food 

SEK 2,400 

Phone 

SEK 250 

Bus tickets 

SEK 610 

Laundry and hygiene 

SEK 500 

Leisure 

SEK 2,000 

 

At Jonkoping University, Indian students can choose from 80+ UG and PG degree programs offered in leading disciplines of study. According to historical data of university's alumni, some most popular Jonkoping University courses are mentioned below-

 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the most popular course offered at Jonkoping University's Business School. With the help of this course, students get to develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills by getting to work in teams. Given below are the details of the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">Jonkoping University MBA</a>:

ParticularsDetailsAnnual Tuition CostINR 12 L - 18 LDuration1 - 2 yearsAccreditation

European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) - Since 2015

Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Specializations

International Financial Analysis

International Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Global Management

Engineering Management

Applied Economics & Data Analysis

Digital Business

International Marketing

Strategic Entrepreneurship

Getting admission at Jonkoping University Sweden for MBA is competitive affair, but not impossible. Indian students must fulfill admission requirements mentioned below to increase their chances of pursuing Jonkoping University MBA course-

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in one (or a combination) of the following areas: Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Management, or equivalent;
• Proof of English language proficiency; and
• <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/gre-vs-gmat-which-exam-should-you-take-articlepage-1203#:~:text=The GRE exam evaluates the, Assessment, Quantitative and Verbal skills.">GMAT/GRE</a> scores.

Jonkoping University has secured the overall university rank of #13 in Sweden and #828 in world, according to Shiksha Popularity Ranking in 2026. Given below are the Jonkoping University subject rankings in Sweden as per the Shiksha in 2026-

CoursesRankBusiness & Management Studies#4Medicine & Health Sciences#10Engineering

#12

 

Jonkoping Uni is one of best global business schools and students from all over world desire to study here. According to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sweden/universities/jonkoping-university/reviews">JU student reviews</a>, attending school is very good experience. Students get to study top programs taught by experienced faculty members. Social life at university is also very good. Students can join many clubs, participate in extra activities and events throughout their time at school.