Start date: Autumn 2026
City: Jönköping
Credits: 30 credits
Degree: This programme does not lead to a degree.
Application period: 2025-12-01 – 2026-05-02
## About the programme: Pathway Semester is designed to enable students for English-language bachelor or master programmes. It develops language proficiency, prioritizing communication in speech and writing, presentation skills and academic writing. Students get acquainted with the culture, history, and functions of Scandinavian society. This academic program will develop your confidence and critical thinking, equipping you to express yourself and achieve your goals. Pathway Semester has a higher English level entry requirement (IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent). It is ideal for students who want to develop their English language competencies and communicate in an academic environment. The focus of this program is to enable English proficiency, learn the Swedish language, familiarize with Swedish culture, and develop study skills.

The programme is conducted at Jönköping University Enterprise
Credits: 30 credits
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2026
Requirements: High School Diploma and English language skills corresponding to: Swedish upper secondary school course English 5 or equivalent, IELTS 5.5 (no part below 5.0) or equivalent.
Application code: HJ-PSAJU
Degree: This programme does not lead to a degree.
Fees: SEK 109000 including tuition and boarding fees. Read more about programme fees here
Preliminary syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2026

Pathway English 2, 20 credits

Pathway Swedish 1, 7.5 credits

Pathway Life and Studies 1, 2.5 credits


Course Structure

Pathway Semester English consists of one semester of full-time study, comprising 30 credits. All students enroll in the following courses:

Upon completion of the programme you will have recieved:

  • direct entry to a degree programme at Jönköping University (if you applied for a follow-up programme together with your Pathway Programme)
  • the English language level in reading, writing, listening and speaking necessary for enrollment in degree programmes at Jönköping University
  • support in adjusting to the demands, challenges and expectations of Swedish higher education
  • acclimatization to Swedish culture making it easier to live and study in Sweden
  • basic knowledge in the Swedish Language

 

In addition at the end of the pathway programme, you will receive a certificate of completion demonstrating skills equivalent to the Swedish high school course English 6 or Mathematics 3c. This is the most common English language level required for entering higher education in Sweden. You can read more about corresponding levels in other countries here.

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