Jönköping University
Jönköping University | |
Former names | Högskolan i Jönköping |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university college |
| Established | 1977 |
| Accreditation | |
| Endowment | $100 million |
| President | Måns Svensson |
Academic staff | 805 full time (academic staff, researchers and employed research students) |
| Students | 14 718 registered, 8307 FTE |
| 191 | |
| Location | , 57°46′44″N 14°09′43″E / 57.779°N 14.162°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Professors | 52 full professors |
| Colors | Gray, black and purple |
| Nickname | JU |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www.ju.se |
Jönköping University (JU), formerly Högskolan i Jönköping, is a private Swedish university college located in Jönköping, Sweden. The college has approximately 805 employees and 14,718 students.
Jönköping University is a young professional-oriented college characterized by a high degree of internationalization and extensive collaboration with surrounding society and business. JU was established in 1977 as Högskolan i Jönköping and offers today 80 programs and specializations at undergraduate and graduate level. Focus areas within research are entrepreneurship, technical expertise spanning small, medium-sized to large companies, health care, social work, education and communication. The institution prepares students for working in an international context.
Jönköping University is ranked 168th in the 2024 Young University Rankings by Times Higher Education. In THE's World University Rankings 2024, it is ranked 601-800 globally, and 11th in Sweden.