Exchange Student at School of Engineering
Hello new exchange students attending Jönköping University!
Welcome to Sweden! Let's get started on your exchange journey.
We are constantly updating this site with new information, links and videos, so make sure to check back often. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Jönköping University in January!
Exchange student at School of Engineering:
Online Welcome Meeting with the International Office on Monday 10 January 2022 at 11:00-12:45 via Zoom.
Join the online welcome meeting via the link below:
https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/67199608196
External link, opens in new window.
Checklist
Exchange Student at School of Engineering
Before Arrival
Announce Arrival for Accommodation
By now, you should have already applied for student housing through our Accommodation Office. Make sure you announce your arrival to Accommodation Office between December 1-15 to confirm your application. Note: if you do not announce your arrival, you will lose your guaranteed accommodation.
Keep in mind that there is a severe housing shortage, so students are strongly urged to follow through with the student housing application. More details about announcing your arrival, pick-up weekend, and contact info here: https://ju.se/en/study-at-ju/accommodation-and-arrival/arrival-and-pickup.html
Travelling to Sweden during Covid-19
For the latest information regarding travelling to Sweden during Covid-19, please check the FAQ for students where further information is available and useful links are provided.
Check your insurance
Before arriving in Sweden, it is important to ensure that you have adequate insurance. Read more.
Watch the IT Introduction Video
Please watch the film below about creating an user account, getting an e-mail address, finding your courses and more at Jönköping University.
Register and activate your JU user account
The online registration for exchange students at School of Engineering will be open from 3 January 2022. You will receive an email on 3 January with instructions on how to register for your courses and activate your JU user account. Please note that the registration is mandatory.
The login process consists of the following steps:
Step 1: Visit www.ju.se/registration
(Please note that you will not be able to log in via the link above until Monday 3 January)
Step 2: To retrieve the one-time password, fill in in the username.
Username - the one used for the online application system Intapps and the housing application
Please note that you will not be able to log in via the link above until Monday 3 January!
Order the JU Card
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 info can be found at ju.se/ju-card
Download our App: JU Mobile
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, or Google Play.
Visit the Student Web
The Student Web is your resource for finding schedules, academic calendar, course syllabuses, etc.
See the schedule for your courses at ju.se/schedule
Course Syllabus - see the student web
Academic Calendar with important dates
Introduction Week
Introduction Week Schedule – compulsory to attend
Incoming exchange students at School of Engineering
Welcome to the introduction week, 10-14 January 2022!
Monday 10 January
10.00-10.45 Speed networking - get to know each other!
Lucie Weissova and Heidi Woodhouse Schmit
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/61020364972
11.00-12.45 Welcome meeting
Lucie Weissova and Sofia Tsivos, International Office
Additional participants are the Student Union, Student Associations and the Accommodation Office.
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/67199608196
Tuesday 11 January
09.30-10.30 Preparation of your studies at Jönköping University
Lucie Weissova and Sofia Tsivos, International Office
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/67517604523
11.00-12.30 Course confirmation meeting - exchange students at School of Engineering
Sofia Tsivos and Josefine Andersson, International Office
Information and zoom link will be sent to students via email before the meeting.
Wednesday 12 January
09.30-10.30 Gateway to the Swedish culture and traditions
Johan Larsson, Lecturer Business Administration
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/66614986359
11.00-12.30 Academic integrity at Jönköping University
Roger Sandberg, Lecturer Law
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/64231551682
Thursday 13 January
10.00-10.40 The Swedish Health Care System and your well-being at Jönköping University. Info from Chaplaincy
Victoria Wendel and Linnea Stenestad, Student Health Care
Emelie Wettermark, Chaplaincy
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/67928063412
11.15-12.15 Your personal injury insurances at Jönköping University. Education support at Jönköping University
Andrea Vigorena Wagner, International Office
Special educational support for students with functional diversity and disabilities. Emma Pavlov, Coordinator for pedagogical support
Equal opportunities at JU. Andreas Friberg, Coordinator for Equal Opportunities for students
The Academic Resource Center is open to all students who would like to develop their skills in all types of written assignments, in all subjects, and at all levels. Camilla Norén, Lecturer
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/67928063412
13.30-14.30 Sustainable in action - CANCELLED!!
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!
Please join the session on 20 January instead:
Thursday 20 January 13:30-14:30
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/65904717086
Guénola Nonet, Assistant Professor Business Administration
SSA (Students for Sustainable Action)
Friday 14 January
10.00-11.00 Surviving outside your comfort zone
Mia Verhoeff Friman, Lecturer Media and Communications
Join online via Zoom: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/64193498845
Get a Paypal account for printouts and copies
As a student you need a Paypal account to pay for printouts/copies. After setting up an account, students receive an account credit of 50 SEK. Read more here.
Join the Student Union
At JU, it is compulsory for all students to become members of Jönköping Student Union. 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 fee is included in the tuition for tuition-fee paying students, however, all other students are required to pay the membership fee separately. The Student Union is located in the Students’ House. Learn more here: http://www.jonkopingsstudentkar.se/english/about-us.html
Documents for Signature
Generally, we sign documents (Learning Agreement, Certificate of Arrival etc.) during the introduction week in January. Please make sure to fill in the information requested on the documents before you submit them to us for signature!
You can submit the documents to us for signature via our case management system (http://educationsupport.ju.se), please choose case type: incoming exchange.
If you do not have a digital copy of the documents, it is possible to scan them on the printers located on the JU campus and then upload them to the case management system.
Information to include in the documents:
Erasmus code: S JONKOPI 01
Contact person:
-Naomi Redford (Jönköping International Business School, School of Health and Welfare)
-Sofia Tsivos (School of Education and Communication, School of Engineering)
E-mail: incoming.student@ju.se
Telephone: +46 36 10 10 00
Address: Jönköping University, Box 1026, 55111 Jönköping, Sweden
If for some reason you need our signature before the introduction week in January, we will assist you via the case management system (http://educationsupport.ju.se), please choose case type: incoming exchange.
Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
If you are an Erasmus student and your home university uses online learning agreements (OLA), please note that the email account inserted for the receiving institution, Jönköping University, should be: incoming.student@ju.se
You can find more detailed information regarding online learning agreements on this page
Service Center
If you need help with general study related questions, certificates, directions, etc. There are staff at Service Center who can help guide you. More info here: http://ju.se/student/en/service/service-center
Latecomers - inform us
It is compulsory to attend the Introduction Week, however if for some reason you are unable to arrive in time there, please contact the International Office (choose "Incoming Exchange" as the case type). Also remember to contact the Accommodation Office about your late arrival: accommodation@ju.se.
Welcome Letter
Welcome Letter from the Dean of School of Engineering
Pdf, 1.5 MB, opens in new window.
Student Guide
International Student Guide 2021/2022 External link, opens in new window.
Course Schedule
Find your schedule here (preliminary)
Academic Calendar
Dates for Spring Semester 2022
Academic Toolbox
Some key tools to succeed in your studies
Jönköping Student Union
Check our website for social activities and happenings External link, opens in new window.
Stay updated in Social Media
New student at Jönköping University
Contact us
International Office
International Office can be reached through the case form http://educationsupport.ju.se. Choose case type: "Incoming Exchange" and write us your message and we will come back to you. Please note that our answer may take longer than usual during the holiday period 23 December – 9 January due to limited staff.
International Office can also be reached Monday - Friday 12:00 - 13:00 online drop-in via Zoom External link, opens in new window.. Please note that drop-in hours online via Zoom is closed during the period 23 December - 9 January. Online drop-in via Zoom will be back again starting from 10 January: Monday-Friday 12:00-13:00.
Accommodation Office
The Accommodation Office can be reached through accommodation@ju.se. All questions regarding pick-up service and accommodation must be sent directly to the Accommodation Office.