JÖNKÖPING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY

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1 JÖNKÖPING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY Jönköping Sweden V20/07/17 12:10 Exchanges Portfolio

2 KEY FACTS Subject Area Architectural Technology Language Students are required to have a minimum B2 language level in English, courses available for exchange students are taught in English. Academic Calendar Semester 1 Mid-August to Mid-December Semester 2 Early January to Early June Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students. Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a participating Erasmus institution.

3 CONTENT 4 The City 5 The University 7 Accommodation & Living 8 Contacts 9 Student Experiences

4 JÖNKÖPING, SWEDEN Jönköping can offer some of the best experiences in Sweden! The fresh breezes and view from Lake Vättern are breathtaking. Nature has been wonderfully generous here. The region is dotted with beautiful small lakes, rolling wooded hils, meadows, wetlands and - not least - a kilometre long beach in the town centre. In Jönköping, Gränna, Visingsö and Huskvarna you have a lot of things to discover! The nature and history of the city and Småland region is very rich and captivating. There is always something going on, and lots of people to meet. Jönköping is a great place to relax, shop and eat out. Jönköping is strategically located between Sweden s largest cities. Making a weekend shopping trip very popular among students. It s not a problem taking the bus to Gothenburg or Stockholm. Go there on the friday spend a night in a hostel and come back on satarday evening. Denmark is easily reached by train (one change, in Nässjö). Norway is more distant (via Gothenburg to Oslo and further, so plan ahead). Stockholm is 320 km north by bus or train (direct bus or train, then again via Nässjö). MORE INFO 4 jkpg.com lonelyplanet.com wikitravel.org Population 134,900 Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Time difference GMT+1

5 JÖNKÖPING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY Tekniska högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping Jönköping has a population of 130,000 and a beautiful city centre with cafés, restaurants, shopping, concert venues and gorgeous waterfront views. The university campus is located right in the heart of the city, with anything you might need at comfortable walking distance. The School of Engineering is one of Sweden s leading educators in the engineering field. Here, you will gain knowledge not just of engineering, but also of leadership, communication, economics and sustainability. Which is to say, all the things you need in a high-tech, global world. Courses have a broad technical knowledge base to equip students with engineering skills and stimulate an entrepreneurial spirit. The educational programmes are unique in that they also provide knowledge from topic areas other than technology, such as leadership, communication, business and ecology. The School of Engineering is a member of the CDIO initiative, a prestigious collaborative between leading engineering schools worldwide. Welcome to the school that educates the next generation of engineers! 5 ju.se Guide for International Students University Videos

6 Erasmus code S JONKOP1 01 No of students 10,000 Style of study Swedish education is based on the principle that students take responsibility for their studies with support from the teaching faculty. Teaching takes different forms: lectures, seminars, group work, laboratory work, independent study etc. Different forms of examination are used. A common method is the written or oral examination which includes the presentation of a paper. Group papers are normally discussed during seminars towards the end of a course. A written examination takes place at the end of each course. Grade system The grades A, B, C, D, and E are all passing grades. FX is provided when a student has not succeeded in reaching the required level for a certain element of examination or intended learning outcome. Swedish Grade ECTS Grade Descriptor A A Excellent B B Outstanding C, D and E C, D and E Pass FX and F FX and F Fail Application Times Please note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application. Going abroad in Trimester 1 Going abroad in Trimester 2 Initial Application Form Host University s Form Initial Application Form Host University s Form 20 December (current year) April May (following year) 20 December (current year) September October (following year) 6

7 ACCOMMODATION & LIVING Living Costs The average cost of living for students in Jönköping is approximately 8,000 SEK per month. However, the actual costs will vary depending on your lifestyle. Students, including exchange students, are required to pay the obligatory student union fee, which is 290 SEK approx. per semester. Rent for one month 2,900SEK - 3,900 SEK Food 177 SEK Average restaurant menu 180 SEK Coffee (regular) SEK A cinema ticket SEK Monthly ticket public transport 650 SEK More on Cost of Living in Jönköping Numbeo.com All new international students are guaranteed housing, provided that they apply for accommodation correctly and announce their arrival in time. ju.se/accommodation accommodation@ju.se Transport The railway station is located in the middle of Jönköping city centre. The train company SJ runs most of the railway lines in Sweden. For information about tickets or national arrivals and departures, please visit sj.se. Tickets can also be bought at the railway station and you are entitled to a youth discount until the day you turn 26. There are also a number of coach companies which connect most parts of Sweden. 7

8 CONTACT DETAILS If you re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University s Global Mobility team first: studyabroad@napier.ac.uk napier.ac.uk/exchanges JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY International Office P.O. Box 1026, Jönköping, Sweden Incoming.student@ju.se

9 STUD ENT EXPERIENCES Student Feedback Photos from students Always be willing to try new things! 9

10 All images sourced from the university s official website and social media accounts, except where noted otherwise. Notice something that we need to fix or update? Please us studyabroad@napier.ac.uk