Start date: Autumn 2026
City: Jönköping
Credits: 60 credits
Degree: This programme does not lead to a degree.
Application period: 2025-12-01 – 2026-05-02
## Overview This program is designed for international students who want to improve their English language skills in combination with an introduction to the Swedish language and become acquainted with Scandinavian society and culture. Pathway Year English provides knowledge about higher education and how to communicate in an academic environment. During the programme, students will have the opportunity to participate in group discussions, share their own experiences, develop critical thinking, research ethics, and gain a more profound knowledge of living conditions, social issues, and cultural features in different parts of the world. Pathway Year English has a lower English level entry requirement (IELTS entry: 5.0 or equivalent \*). It is ideal for students who need more time to reach their proficiency and communicate effectively in an academic environment.

The programme is conducted at Jönköping University Enterprise
Credits: 60 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: IELTS 5.0 (no part below 4.5) or equivalent.
Application code: HJ-PYEJU
Degree: This programme does not lead to a degree.
Fees: SEK 219000 including tuition and boarding fees. Read more about programme fees here
Preliminary syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2026

Pathway English 1, 20 credits

Pathway Life and Studies 1, 2.5 credits

Pathway Swedish 1, 7.5 credits


Spring 2027

Pathway English 2, 20 credits

Pathway Life and Studies 2, 2.5 credits


Optional

Pathway Swedish 2, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Study Skills, Intercultural Competence and Advanced Literacies, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Mathematics, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits


Course Structure

During the first semester, students take 3 core courses.

Students have two core courses in the second semester and can choose one course from the elective courses’ options.

 

Programme Content

 

Elective Courses

Students have the opportunity to study an elective course during the second semester:

Upon completion of the programme you will have recieved:

  • direct entry to a degree programme at Jönköping University (if applied for a follow-up programme together with your Pathway application)
  • 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.

You can submit your application online. Choose one of the following options, and the link below will take you to the application form.

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