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 develops the ability to present and discuss information accurately and clearly in English, adapting to purpose, recipient, and situation. Students will develop critical and analytical thinking while learning how to adapt language to the academic field. This program offers a combination of elective courses that allow students to have a head start on their future degree choice. Pathway Year General allows students to develop their English language, subject knowledge, and study skills. It will also help you learn about life in Scandinavia and how you can make the most of your time here. It prepares students for university study, both academically and socially. Pathway Year General is ideal for students with a higher English proficiency (IELTS at entry\*: IELTS 5.5) who still need to meet specific entry requirements to be eligible for their follow-up program. These requirements can vary from English proficiency level, Mathematics requirement, or the completion of 1 year of university studies.

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: Swedish upper secondary school course English 5 or equivalent, IELTS 5.5 (no part below 5.0) or equivalent.
Application code: HJ-PYGJU
Degree: This programme does not lead to a degree.
Fees: SEK 232000 including tuition and boarding fees. Read more about programme fees here
Syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2026

Pathway English 2, 20 credits

Pathway Life and Studies 1, 2.5 credits


Optional

Pathway Swedish 1, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Mathematics, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Swedish 1, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Swedish 2, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Mathematics, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

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

Culture and Society in the English Language, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Physics 1, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Physics 2, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits

Pathway Chemistry, (Spring 2027) , 7.5 credits


Course Structure

The first semester of Pathway Year General offers the possibility of enhancing your writing style and cohesiveness, participating in group discussions and presentations, analyzing academic reading and critical thinking, and understanding academic referencing and research ethics.

 

In the first semester, students will study two core courses and can choose one of the elective course options.

 

During the second semester, students will choose 4 courses from a range of elective courses that can be used on their bachelor and master programmes.

 

Programme Content

Mandatory courses Autumn semester

 

Elective courses

Elective block 1: Students have the option to study one of these courses during Semester 1:

 

Elective block 2: The elective courses in Semester 2 may have certain prerequisites. Available courses for selection are:

 

Elective courses have a limited number of places. This means students may not always get the elective courses they prefer. When we place students in electives, we make sure the courses fit the programme plan and the timetable. Students who need a specific elective to apply for a follow‑up programme at JU will be placed first. Other students will be placed according to their study plan and if there are still places available.

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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