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Bachelor in International Economics

Jönköping University (Jönköping International Business School) · Jönköping, Sweden

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOGrades-basedTuition-freeMaths requirementTaught in English
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryGrades-based
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28No tuition fee

About the course

A three-year, 180-credit programme taught in English, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Economics. The first year covers core business subjects (organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability and entrepreneurship); years two and three specialise in economics, including mathematics, international trade, regional economics, financial markets and econometrics, with an elective semester for study abroad or an internship.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Jönköping University accepts the Leaving Certificate for general entry. Nationally, University Admissions in Sweden asks for at least six subjects, with at least two at Higher Level. JU does not accept predicted grades, so you need your final Leaving Cert results.
  • Specific requirements are Mathematics 3b or 3c, Civics 1b (or 1a1+1a2) and English 6. JU’s guidance for Ireland says Ordinary Level Maths meets Mathematics 3b, and Ordinary Level Social studies, Economics, Sociology, History or Geography meets Civics 1b. JU does not state a minimum grade, so confirm with admissions.
  • English: JU says Ordinary Level English meets English 6. University Admissions also accepts Ordinary Level grade O6 (or D) or better.

How to apply

  1. Check you are eligibleMake sure your Leaving Cert includes Maths, English and one of Social studies, Economics, Sociology, History or Geography. You need final results, not predicted grades.
  2. Apply between 16 Oct 2026 and 15 Jan 2027Apply at universityadmissions.se and choose HJ-KU103. If you miss this round, JU Direct Application is open until 2 May 2027.
  3. Upload documents by 1 Feb 2027Upload your Leaving Cert results and a copy of your passport or ID card as proof of EU citizenship. For JU Direct, supporting documents are due by 15 May 2027; check the portal for any extra documents it asks for.
  4. Get your result and acceptuniversityadmissions.se results come out on 8 April 2027. Accept your place, then plan your move to Jönköping for the August start.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Autumn 2027 intake, application code HJ-KU103. Through universityadmissions.se, apply from 16 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. Documents are due by 1 February 2027 and results come out on 8 April 2027. JU also runs its own JU Direct Application for international students (EU and non-EU), open from 16 October 2026 to 2 May 2027, with supporting documents due by 15 May 2027..

Costs

  • No tuition fee and no application fee for EU/EEA citizens, including Irish citizens. The fee of SEK 345,000 for the programme (SEK 57,500 per semester) applies only to non-EU/EEA students. You must upload a copy of your passport or ID card as proof of EU citizenship.
The Leaving Cert results come out in late August, after these application deadlines, and JU does not accept predicted grades. Most Irish students can therefore only apply once they have their results, for example after a gap year.

At a glance

CountrySweden
CityJönköping
LanguageEnglish
Apply viauniversityadmissions.se or JU Direct Application (university portal)
PlacesNot published
EntryGrades-based
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Checked against the official Jönköping University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.