Jönköping University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Jönköping University

Jönköping

Sweden

Founded in 1977, Jönköping University (JU) is a progressive institution located in southern Sweden, just outside of the city of Jönköping. JU is best known for its strong emphasis on collaboration between students, industry, and faculty resulting in real-world projects that graduate students are proud to showcase. JU has been commended for its standout student support programs and use of innovative technologies to facilitate learning, which differ from other regional universities’ more traditional methods.

Overall Score:

53.51

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

9644

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

28932

Location

Jönköping is a city of nearly 130,000 people located in southern Sweden. It has a major airport and is conveniently located near major transportation hubs for ease of travel. Visitors will find several attractions to the city, including the main street of Storgatan which is lined with historic buildings and interesting shops.

Overall Scores

Academics

62.47

Happiness

71.1

Costs

26.97

Overall Grade

53.51

1. Academics

Rank:

700

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

13

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

7

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

62.47

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

96.2

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

14

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

68.74

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

71.1

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

15.9

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

23.2

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

28932

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

26.97

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

53.51

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C