Depending on which school and programme you are studying at Jönköping University, there are different eligibilities.
There are two selections held each year, one for the Fall semester and one for the Spring semester. The deadline for each selection can be found here.
Fall and Spring Selections are identical, meaning that exchange places for Fall semester and Spring semester will be allocated.
In Fall selection bachelor and master students (in two year programmes) have the possibility to apply as long as they fulfil the requirements for achieved credits.
Bachelor students: At least 52,5 hp from year 1 + A1 year 2.
Master students: At least 15 hp from A1 year 1.
Spring selection is open for Sustainable Enterprise Development and Civilekonom programme.
The selection is based on the following (JIBS)
The selection is based on credits completed in Ladok, grade point average and study abroad points. Points are given for the three parts and the total determines a student’s rank in the priority group.
Human Resource Programme and Global Studies Programme Work - (apply for studying abroad semester 4) studies abroad semester 5.
Media and Communication Programme - (apply for studying abroad semester 2) studies abroad semester 4.
Teacher Education varies from one teacher education program to another.
Selection 3:
Media and Communication Programme - (apply for studying abroad semester 3) studies abroad semester 4.
Eligibility (HLK)
Selection criteria (HLK)
1. Priority Groups:
a. Program students at HLK seeking in the context of the program structure and have not earlier studied abroad, except students within programs where international investment - placement may have been included.
b. Program students at HLK previously engaged in regular exchanges with HLK's partner universities of at least 13 weeks.
Please read the HLK guidelines for further info.
There are two selections held each year. Information about deadlines and selections.
When you are applying you must have at least 80% of the possible number of points within your programme. These must be approved and reported to Ladok prior to the selection for exchange studies at the School of Engineering.
New information about eligilibity will be published later. The information will include details about the exchange possibilities for each programme.
Master programmes starting from fall 2017 and after, have their appointed exchange semester during semester 3. Note that the Industrial placement course (IPC) takes place during semester 3 and is only included at certain Partner universities. It may also be possible to do the final project work semester abroad. Master students can not go on exchange after the programme.
Points are given for the three parts and the total determines a student’s rank in the priority group.
Priority Groups (JTH)
Students are divided into different priority groups in the competition. See above. Additional factors affect the priority group. If a student has already accepted a place in the selection but then wants to find one for a second exchange semester, priority will go to those who have not had a place before. Also, a student who declines an offered place will be moved into a lower priority group at the next application period, unless there are special circumstances.
Continuation Requirements (JTH)
In order to begin the second or third year, a minimum number of credits from the programme’s earlier year must be completed to be able to go on exchange studies.
Have a look at the Partner Universities overview. There you can find which semester is most suitable for studies abroad in your programme and where you have a possibility to go. Read document carefully. Some of the partner universities are accepting exchange students only during spring semester or only during autumn semester when the suitable courses are provided. You can also see when you should apply. The shortened version you can find below:
Programme | Best period of exchange | When to apply |
Biomedical Laboratory Science (lab) | Semester 5 | Semester 3 |
Dental Hygiene | Semester 6 | Semester 4 |
Nursing | Semester 4 or 5 | Semester 2 or 3 |
Occupational Therapy | Semester 4 or 5, placement semester 6 | Semester 2, or 3, 4 |
Prosthetics & Orthotics | Semester 5 | Semester 3 |
Radiology Nursing | Semester 6 | Semester 4 |
Social Work | Semester 4, placement semester 5 | Semester 2, 3 |
Do you want to get more of Exchange Studies experience? Then Minor Field Studies can be interesting programme for you. This programme is open for all students in semester 6. You apply one year in advance. More information can be found at PingPong page: MFS-studier HHJ.
Still not sure if you should apply? Read more about why you should study abroad here.
You can also read travel stories from students that have been studying abroad!
Information for international students regarding tuition fees at Jönköping University in connection with the exchange studies.