Jönköping University
Jönköping University (JU), formerly Högskolan i Jönköping, is a private Swedish university college located in Jönköping, Sweden. The university has approximately 832 employees and 10,992 students.
Jönköping University | |
Former names | Högskolan i Jönköping |
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| Type | Private university college |
| Established | 1977 |
| Accreditation | |
| Endowment | $100 million |
| President | Agneta Marell |
Academic staff | 832 full time (academic staff, researchers and employed research students) |
| Students | 10 992 registered, 7846 FTE |
| 177 | |
| Location | , Sweden 57.779°N 14.162°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Professors | 50 full professors |
| Colors | Gray, black and purple |
| Nickname | JU |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www.ju.se |
Jönköping University is a young professional-oriented university 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 in the 201–250 range in the Young University Rankings by Times Higher Education. Globally, it is ranked 601-800 in the world, and 12th in Sweden.