Pathway Programme

Pathway Programme Admission

Study at two leading institutions: BI Norwegian Business School and Jönköping University through our cooperative Pathway Programme.

When applying for the BI-Jönköping Pathway Programme at Jönköping University, you will also be pre-assessed for eligibility for admission to our English-language bachelor programmes at BI. You will receive confirmation of a study place at BI if you successfully complete your Pathway Programme. You will apply to BI in the spring for the bachelor programme you select.

Learn more about our bachelor programmes

Admission Requirements

Requirement from high school/upper secondary school:

High School Diploma

English Language Requirement:

Pathway Year - English Track:

Required * IELTS overall / per part 5.0 / 4.5
Required **TOEFL overall / written test TWE (Internet) 61 / 14
Required Pearson PTE Academic overall / writing 40 / 40
Required University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations First Certificate Grade: C
Required Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments (MELAB) 75

* We only accept the IELTS Academic test.
** Please note that TOEFL language certificate should not be more than two years old.

Pathway Year - General Track:

Required * IELTS overall / per part 5.5 / 5.0
Required **TOEFL overall / written test TWE (Internet) 72 / 17
Required Pearson PTE Academic overall / writing 47 / 50
Required University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations First Certificate Grade: A or B
Required Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments (MELAB) 85

* We only accept the IELTS Academic test.
** Please note that TOEFL language certificate should not be more than two years old.

All TOEFL tests must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to institutional code 8487.
Students who already meet the minimum requirements for a programme at BI Norwegian Business School are not eligible for the Pathway Programme.

When Can I Apply?

Application period:

December 1, 2023 – May 2, 2024

Start-date:

August 26, 2024

The principle for admission is first come, first served. The time between application to an acceptance letter is approximately three weeks if you fulfil the requirements for the programme and your application is complete.

How to Apply

Please refer to the Jönköping University Pathway Programme for admission requirements and application process: Admission requirements and application process

First, you apply to Jönköping University for the Pathway Programme.
Second, you will receive instructions in the spring of your Pathway Year regarding the application process to BI for your study seat at BI.

Questions regarding your application to the Pathway Programme, contact Pathwayadmissions@ju.se

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PROGRAMME fees

Application fee: SEK 900
Pathway Year - English Track (including room and board): SEK 199,000
Pathway Year - General Track (including room and board): SEK 215,000

Programme fees include the following:

Tuition English Track SEK 104,000* or Tuition General Track SEK 120,000*
Lodging at Campus Gränna SEK 95,000 (paid by all students)
Lunch and Dinner at Campus Gränna
Student Course Textbooks
Free Internet Access at Campus Gränna and at JU main campus
Free Bus Pass allowing travel in the Jönköping metropolitan area
Student Union Fee
Participation in leisure activities

*residents of EU/EEA are not required to pay the tuition fee portion of the Pathway Programme fees. Contact admissions at Jönköping University to see if you are eligible.