DATES:
Fall: August - December
Spring: January - May
PROGRAM FEE:
Paid to Mason:
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$125 Application Fee
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$350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition
Paid to Jönköping University :
-- Housing (~$2500)
Not Included in Cost:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$140)
-- Personal Expenses
Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.
NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, program fees are subject to change.
ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.
CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.
Students may enroll in a variety of courses including:
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International Management
-- International Economics & Policy
-- Marketing Management
HOUSING:
Jönköping University is located in the city centre. The accommodation alternatives that are offered to international students are all located within 25 minutes travel by public transport from the university.
Under certain circumstances students will be offered accommodation alternatives different from those listed in the accommodation and arrival application. This is due to housing shortages in Jönköping.
All new international students are guaranteed accommodation, provided that they apply for accommodation correctly and announce their arrival in time. Students will be presented with accommodation upon arrival; unfortunately the accommodation coordinator will be unable to provide this information in advance.
Contact
Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1

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Jönköping University is characterized by focused profiles, an international dimension in all activities, an entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration with surrounding society.
In 2008, students from 83 different countries studied at Jönköping. One of the leading universities in Sweden in the scope of its international exchange, Jönköping University has approximately 350 partner universities worldwide.

Jönköping campus
The modern campus with all four schools is situated right in Jönköping city centre, close to everything the town has to offer. Jönköping is one of the 10 largest cities in Sweden and one of the most beautiful. It is located at the juncture of three sprawling lakes.
The University offers exchange students several courses and study programmes taught in English on all three levels: Bachelor, Master and Doctoral.

Campus building
International students at Jönköping have the opportunity to join the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), which is one of the biggest student associations in Europe. ESN is involved with over 390 higher education institutions across 36 countries. The focus of ESN is for international exchange students. They assist with the transition to a new culture and also provide many opportunities for exchange students to participate in cultural and social activities, such as trips within the country you're studying, film nights, language projects, international food festivals and much more. ESN also provides a mentor system at many of their European universities. Joining the ESN is a great way for exchange students to enhance their exchange and broaden their cultural experience.
VISA INFORMATION:
Once accepted into a program, it will be your responsibility to apply for a student visa and/or residence permit (if required, based on your citizenship). You will receive details on this with your acceptance letter. Do not apply for a visa until after you have been officially accepted. Visit the Embassy of Sweden's website for further information.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Jönköping Visitor's Guide
Erasmus Student Network - Jönköping
U.S. State Department Travel Information
Jönköping Facebook Page
Follow Jönköping on Twitter @jonkopinguni
HOW TO APPLY:
Consult the How to Apply section first and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for a direct exchange program. Next, attend a Direct Exchange program information session. Do this prior to starting an application to ensure that you understand how to choose the right program and what is expected of you during the application process.
Check the course offerings at the school you are interested in applying to and check to ensure that they match your course requirements. See “Choosing Courses Abroad” section below.
Once you’ve selected an appropriate program that offers courses that match your major, complete the online application and pay the $125 application fee. Please note that all supplemental documents are also required by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application forms and instructions specific to your program.
CHOOSING COURSES ABROAD:
There is no list of pre-approved classes for you to take on a direct exchange program. It is your responsibility to select courses and get them approved for transfer credit. Please refer to the “Departments and Courses” link on the left-hand side of this page for a list of course options on this program. You must then complete a Petition for Transfer of Credits Form to ensure that your courses will transfer back to Mason. Download a petition form here.
Download petition form instructions for Jonkoping here.
You can fill out the petition form prior to acceptance into a specific study abroad program and in fact, you should begin this process when you first consider applying. Identify courses at the host institution that are similar to those at Mason that you need to take. This will increase your chances of receiving transfer credit approval from the Departmental Advisors who must sign your petition form. Follow complete instructions from the link above and contact your program officer if you have questions.
**Note: Make sure you find plenty of primary AND alternate course options before deciding on a specific program. Schedules are subject to change and registration in your preferred classes is not guaranteed, so you should have sufficient alternate course options. Also, please keep in mind that you must enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester.
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

