Africa
Much of what you need to submit – and how – is based on where you completed your studies. We have listed the most common countries, their high school documents, and equivalent Swedish high school courses, but if your country or schooling is not on the list, contact us for more information about your country or visit the University Admissions website External link, opens in new window..
Specific Minimum Course Requirements for the JU Bachelor Programmes:
International Economics, International Management, Marketing Management, and Sustainable Enterprise Development:
English 6, Mathematics 3b, Civics 1b
Graphic Design and Web Development (fmr New Media Design):
English 6, Mathematics 2a
Sustainable Supply Chain Management:
English 6, Mathematics 3b
Prosthetics and Orthotics:
English 6, Mathematics 3c, Physics 2, Chemistry 1
Civics/Social Studies Requirement (other eligibility)
Applicants who do not meet the Civics/Social Studies requirements through their high school studies, can fulfill the requirements by:
At least 5 years work experience
To verify this, one or more work certificates must be submitted that shows:
- You have worked for at least five years
- Start- and end date of your employment(s)
- The extent of work expressed in total hours, total days, or percentages of a 1-year full time equivalent
- The certificate(s) must be dated and signed by the employer (for example by a manager or by Human Resources)
At least 30 ECTS completed in higher education in the area of Social Sciences
To verify this, transcript(s) from a recognized higher education institution must be submitted that shows:
- Which courses were taken
- The grades of each course approved
- The transcript(s) must be dated, signed and issued by the school
Countries/school systems (in alphabetical order)
If you do not meet the English 6 requirement from your high school studies, you will need to submit results from an accepted English test. See the list of accepted tests and the minimum results at Language Requirements Opens in new window..
Algeria
Meeting the general entry requirements
Diplôme du baccalauréat
Relevé des notes
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (with minimum grade 10 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent course |
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Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in Baccalauréat from Lettres |
Mathematics 3c | Mathematics in Baccalauréat from Sciences expérimentales/Technique mathématiques/Sciences de la nature et de la vie/Sciences exactes |
Mathematics 5 | Mathematics in Baccalauréat from Mathématiques |
Civics 1b | Geographie, Histoire/Geographie in Baccalauréat |
Physics 1a | Physics from Sciences expérimentales/Technique mathématiques/Sciences de la nature et de la vie/Sciences exactes |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Cameroon GCE
Meeting the general entry requirements
Ordinary level (minimum grade C) + Advanced level (minimum grade E)
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
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English 6 | English at O-level or A-level |
Mathematics 3b | Mathematics O-level |
Mathematics 5 | Mathematics A-level |
Civics 1b | |
Physics 2 | Physics A-level |
Chemistry 2 | Chemistry A-level |
Submitting the documents
Results from O-levels and A-levels should be issued by the Cameroon GCE Board in a sealed envelope and sent to our Admissions Office by post or by e-mail directly from the GCE Board to admissions.office@ju.se. See the postal address in the How to Apply-Guide Opens in new window..
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Chad
Meeting the general entry requirements
Baccalaureat
Releve de Notes
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (minimum grade 10 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
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Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in Baccalaureat |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in in Baccalaureat |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Egypt
Meeting the general entry requirements
General Secondary School Completion Exam
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
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Mathematics 2a | Math 1 |
Mathematics 3c | Mathematics from Natural sciences or Math 2 |
Mathematics 4 | Mathematics from Mathematical studies or advanced level |
Civics 1b | Social studies, History and Geography (both), Sociology, or Economics in SSLE, EUEEC |
Physics 1a | Physics from Natural sciences |
Chemistry 1 | Chemistry in the final school document |
Submitting the documents
The documents can be uploaded as scans of the originally issued documents.
Ethiopia
Meeting the general entry requirements
Secondary School Leaving Examination (SSLE), from 2021
Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate (EUEEC, UEEC, UEE), 2011-2020
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (with a grade of 35% or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
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English 6 | English in SSLE, EUEEC |
Mathematics 4 | Mathematics in SSLE, EUEEC |
Civics 1b | Social studies, History and Geography (both), Sociology, or Economics in SSLE, EUEEC |
Physics 1a | Physics at SSLE, EUEEC |
Chemistry 1 | Chemistry in SSLE, EUEEC |
Submitting the documents
The documents can be uploaded as scans of the originally issued documents.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Gambia
Meeting the general entry requirements
Senior School Certificate issued by either the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) at least 5 different subjects including English and Mathematics.
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent WASSCE course |
---|---|
English 6 | English in WASSCE |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in WASSCE |
Mathematics 4 | Further Mathematics in WASSCE |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in WASSCE |
Physics 1a | Physics in WASSCE |
Submitting the documents
You need to submit the officially issued certificate. Printouts or result slips are not sufficient.
In addition to a copy of your certificate, you are also required to submit a scratch card for verification. You can do this by uploading a scan of the card or a document that includes the serial number and PIN.
If you have further studies at a polytechnic or other college/university in Gambia, you can upload your officially issued transcript to your application.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Ghana
Meeting the general entry requirements
Senior School Certificate issued by either the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), at least 5 different subjects including English and Mathematics.
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent WASSCE course |
---|---|
English 6 | English in WASSCE |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in WASSCE |
Mathematics 4 | Further Mathematics in WASSCE |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in WASSCE |
Submitting the documents
You need to submit the officially issued certificate. Printouts or result slips are not sufficient.
In addition to a copy of your certificate, you are also required to submit a scratch card for verification. You can do this by uploading a scan of the card or a document that includes the serial number and PIN.
If you have further studies at a polytechnic or other college/university in Ghana, you can upload your officially issued transcript to your application.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Kenya
Meeting the general entry requirements
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), minimum grade D
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
---|---|
English 6 | English in KCSE |
Mathematics 3b | Mathematics in KCSE |
Civics 1b | Economics or Siasa in KCSE |
Submitting the documents
You should upload your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education to your application, but you must also contact the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and ask them to send a "Statement of Examination Results" directly to Jönköping University by post or from their official e-mail to admissions.office@ju.se. See the postal address in the How to Apply-Guide Opens in new window..
This also applies if you have lost your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or it has not yet been issued.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Liberia
Meeting the general entry requirements
Senior High School Certificate issued by either the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), at least 6 different subjects including English and Mathematics.
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent WASSCE course |
---|---|
English 6 | English in WASSCE |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in WASSCE |
Mathematics 4 | Further Mathematics in WASSCE |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in WASSCE |
Submitting the documents
You need to submit the officially issued certificate. Printouts or result slips are not sufficient.
In addition to a copy of your certificate, you are also required to submit a scratch card for verification. You can do this by uploading a scan of the card or a document that includes the serial number and PIN.
If you have further studies at a polytechnic or other college/university in Liberia, you can upload your officially issued transcript to your application.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Malawi
Meeting the general entry requirements
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (minimum grade 8 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
---|---|
English 6 | English in MSCE |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in MSCE |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in MSCE |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Mozambique
Meeting the general entry requirements
Certidão/Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (minimum grade 10 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
---|---|
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in final Certificate |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in final Certificate |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Morocco
Meeting the general entry requirements
Attestation du baccalauréat
Relevé des notes du baccalauréat (candidats officiels)
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (with minimum grade of 10 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent required (from 2008) |
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Mathematics 2a | Mathematics from Sciences économiques et de gestion |
Mathematics 3c | Mathematics in baccalauréat from Série Sciences expérimentales |
Mathematics 5 | Mathematics in baccalauréat from Série Sciences mathématiques |
Civics 1b | Histoire/géographie in the baccalauréat |
Physics 1a | Physics in baccalauréat from Série Sciences expérimentales |
Submitting the documents
The documents can be uploaded as scans of the originally issued documents.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Namibia
Meeting the general entry requirements
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at least 5 different subjects including English.
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent NSSC course |
---|---|
English 6 | English in NSSC |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in NSSC |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in NSSC |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued final certificate.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Nigeria
Meeting the general entry requirements
Senior School Certificate issued by either the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO), at least 5 different subjects including English and Mathematics.
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent WASSCE course |
---|---|
English 6 | English in WASSCE |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in WASSCE |
Mathematics 4 | Further Mathematics in WASSCE |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in WASSCE |
Physics 1a | Physics in WASSCE |
Submitting the documents
You need to submit the officially issued certificate. Printouts or result slips are not sufficient.
In addition to a copy of your certificate, you are also required to submit a scratch card for verification. You can do this by uploading a scan of the card or a document that includes the serial number and PIN.
If you have further studies at a polytechnic or other college/university, your transcript must be sent directly from the issuing school to Jönköping University by post in sealed envelope or from official Registrar's Office e-mail to admissions.office@ju.se. See the postal address in the How to Apply-Guide Opens in new window..
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Rwanda 2011 and later
Meeting the general entry requirements
Rwanda Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades for the final 3 years
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (with minimum grade E or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent course |
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English 6 | English in final Certificate |
Mathematics 3b | Subsidiary Mathematics for 3 years |
Mathematics 4 | Mathematics (core) in final Certificate or studied all 3 years |
Civics 1b | General Studies and Communication Skills during the final year or Economics and Geography in final Certificate |
Physics 2 | Physics in final Certificate |
Chemistry 2 | Chemistry in final Certificate |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
South Africa
Meeting the general entry requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (with minimum grade 2 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent course |
---|---|
English 6 | English Home Language / English First Additional Language |
Mathematics 3b | Mathematics |
Mathematics 5 | Advanced Mathematics |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies |
Physics 1a | Physical Sciences |
Chemistry 2 | Physical Sciences + Life Sciences |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Sudan
Meeting the general entry requirements
Sudan Secondary School Certificate.
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses with a minimum grade of 50:
Swedish course | Equivalent course |
---|---|
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in the final certificate |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in the final certificate |
Submitting the documents
You need to submit the officially issued certificate.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Tanzania
Meeting the general entry requirements
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE), 2 Principal Pass
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE), 4 subjects
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
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English 6 | CSEE |
Mathematics 3b | CSEE |
Mathematics 5 | ACSEE |
Civics 1b | Economics, Siasa, Business, or Social Studies in CSEE |
Physics 2 | ACSEE |
Chemistry 2 | ACSEE |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Tunisia
Meeting the general entry requirements
Diplôme du baccalauréat
Relevé des notes du baccalauréat
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (with minimum grade E or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent course |
---|---|
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in Baccalauréat from Lettres |
Mathematics 3b | Mathematics in Baccalauréat from Economie et gestion, Sport |
Mathematics 4 | Mathematics in Baccalauréat from Sciences expérimentales, Sciences techniques, Sciences de l’informatique, and Sciences mathématiques |
Civics 1b | General Studies and Communication Skills during the final year or Economics and Geography in final Certificate |
Physics 1a | Physics from Sciences expérimentales, Sciences techniques, Sciences de l’informatique, and Sciences mathématiques |
Physics 2 | Physics in Baccalauréat from Sciences expérimentales |
Chemistry 1 | Sciences physiques in Baccalauréat from Sciences mathématiques, Sciences techniques, andSciences de l’informatique |
Chemistry 2 | Sciences physiques in Baccalauréat from Sciences expérimentales |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Uganda
Meeting the general entry requirements
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 6 subjects, grade 8 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), 2 principal pass, grade E
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
---|---|
English 6 | English in UCE (8 or better) |
Mathematics 3b | Mathematics in UCE (8 or better) |
Mathematics 5 | Mathematics in UACE (E or better) |
Civics 1b | Social studies, Economics, Business in UCE (8 or better) |
Physics 2 | Physics in UACE (E or better) |
Chemistry 2 | Chemistry in UACE (E or better) |
Submitting the documents
If you have not yet received the official certificates issued by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), please do the following:
- upload your Results Slips (UCE and UACE)
- contact UNEB and ask them to send a verification letter confirming your results
The verification letter should be sent directly from UNEB by post in a sealed envelope to the Admissions Office (see address below). The UNEB can also send it by e-mail to admissions.office@ju.se. See the postal address in the How to Apply-Guide Opens in new window..
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Zambia
Meeting the general entry requirements
Zambian School Certificate (at least 5 passing subjects)
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses (minimum grade 8 or better):
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
---|---|
English 6 | English in final Certificate |
Mathematics 2a | Mathematics in final Certificate |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies in final Certificate |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.
Zimbabwe
Meeting the general entry requirements
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level
Meeting the specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are Swedish courses that you must have the equivalent of from your previous studies.
You can meet the specific entry requirement for the following Swedish courses with these high school courses:
Swedish course | Equivalent required |
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English 6 | O-level |
Mathematics 2a | O-level |
Mathematics 5 | A-level |
Civics 1b | Economics, Business, or Social Studies at O-level |
Physics 2 | A-level |
Chemistry 2 | A-level |
Submitting the documents
The document can be uploaded as scan of the originally issued document.
Conditional admission
Students in the final year of upper secondary school are not eligible for conditonal admission.