Jönköping University

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Jönköping University is a private university college located in Jönköping, established in 1977 as Högskolan i Jönköping. It has grown into a modern, internationally oriented institution with around 14,700 students and over 800 employees. The university offers approximately 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, focusing on areas such as entrepreneurship, engineering, health care, social work, education, and communication. Known for its strong collaboration with industry and society, it prepares students for global careers through practical and research-based learning. The university has earned recognition in global rankings, including placement in the 601–800 range in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and 168th in the Young University Rankings. Academically, it is organized into key schools such as the School of Education and Communication, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping International Business School, and Jönköping School of Engineering. It has the authority to award bachelor’s, master’s, and certain doctoral degrees, particularly in industrial product development fields. Guided by its vision “People First,” the university emphasizes sustainability, education quality, research, internationalization, and collaboration, placing students, staff, and the community at the center of its mission.