How to Meet Jönköping University as a Prospective Student

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Jönköping University (JU) offers several ways to connect with the university before you apply: in-person education fairs, virtual events and webinars, and on-campus visits. The official website's "Meet us" section lists upcoming in-person events, virtual events and webinars, with a "Show all events" link to browse the full calendar. If you are considering applying, start with the event list on ju.se and pick the format that fits your location and schedule.

What the website lists

The "Meet us" section on ju.se is the main entry point for prospective-student contact. According to the site, it covers:

  • In-person events — education fairs where you can speak with JU representatives directly.
  • Virtual events and webinars — online sessions you can join remotely.
  • A full events calendar — the "Show all events" link opens the complete list beyond the featured items.

The site also points prospective students to programme information, admission requirements, and the support available to help them succeed, so an event visit can be combined with checking programme pages beforehand.

Example events on the calendar

The site's featured listings show what these events look like in practice. Upcoming examples include:

Date Event Location
21 Oct A2 International Education Fair Ankara, Türkiye
22 Oct International Education Fair Turkey – IEFT Ankara, Türkiye
23 Oct A2 International Education Fair Izmir, Türkiye

These are in-person fairs in Türkiye, which shows that JU's recruitment events travel beyond Sweden. The calendar is the reliable place to confirm dates, cities and formats, since listings change over time.

How to use the events to decide

  1. Check the event list first. Open the "Meet us" section on ju.se and use "Show all events" to see everything scheduled, not just the featured items.
  2. Match the format to your situation. If you are in or near a fair city, an in-person event lets you ask questions face to face. If not, a webinar or virtual event gives you access without travel.
  3. Prepare before you attend. Review the programmes open for application and the admission requirements on the site, then bring specific questions about entry requirements and support services.
  4. Verify details. Confirm the date, time and location on the event listing itself before making plans, since the calendar is the authoritative source.

What you can learn at these events

JU describes itself as an international university in the heart of Sweden, known for student entrepreneurship, strong research and successful collaborations. The site reports 16,000 students, 100 countries represented, and 320 partner universities — context that helps you judge the international environment before you attend.

Recent news on the site also gives a sense of the student experience: Jönköping was named Student City of the Year 2026 by the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS), and applications to JU degree programmes rose 29 per cent for spring 2027 compared with the previous period. These are useful conversation points at a fair or webinar, but treat them as background rather than a substitute for checking your specific programme's requirements.

Common sticking points

  • Only looking at featured events. The three Türkiye fairs are examples, not the whole calendar; use "Show all events" so you don't miss a virtual session or a fair closer to you.
  • Attending without preparation. Events are most useful when you already know which programmes interest you and what admission requirements apply, so review those pages first.
  • Assuming event details are fixed. Dates and venues can change; confirm on the individual listing before travelling.

For anyone weighing an application, the practical next step is simple: open the "Meet us" section on ju.se, browse the full event list, and register for the in-person or online session that fits your plans.