Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Sarah
From: Kedge Bordeaux
To: JIBS
2025 • Full year
Transport is quite expensive when you are over 20 (595 SEK). Life in Sweden is more expensive than in France. In terms of food there is less choice and…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
3 min walk from Coop (small supermarket) and 10/15 min by bus from the school and the town centre with bars
How can someone find this place?
Résidence website
Would you recommend it?
I really liked the fact of living alone, the building and the rooms are modern, you don't have an oven in your room but you have shared kitchens on your floor. Laudry and Dryer are available in the residence. The accommodation is a little expensive for the size of the room but if I had to do it again, given that I didn't want to be in a shared apartment, I would choose the same option.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
All the bars and clubs are in the center. The best bar is O'Learys, they offer student prices on drinks, bowling and karaoke -50% on Wednesdays, good atmosphere to go watch the matches thanks to their big screens, you can also eat there. The university nightclub, AKA, open mainly on Wednesdays, quite nice at first but you have to arrive before 10 p.m. to avoid paying, and the sound is always the same but the atmosphere is good nonetheless. The best nightclub is Life, the place is beautiful, the music is nicer than AKA, but not many parties there. The Murphy offers free billiards and darts every night of the week (Friday not included).
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend the subject, Supply Chain, which I found very interesting, and the Swedish course.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really nice, beautiful view of the lake, the classes are pleasant. There are often associations in the hall, to introduce students. Registration is quite simple but the service center is not open very late (9am-3pm/3:30pm). Yes I Will have taken the same uni.
Best trips to do?
trips offered by the university (Lapland, Norway, Iceland). Many flexibus departures to many cities at low prices. 5 hours from Stockholm and Copenhagen 1 hour 40 minutes from Gothenburg.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
Transport is quite expensive when you are over 20 (595 SEK). Life in Sweden is more expensive than in France. In terms of food there is less choice and diversity of products than in France and it is more expensive. We feel very safe there, there are a lot of police officers in the city and at night when leaving the club too. In terms of weather, in spring/summer the sun rises early and sets very late (e.g. in May it rises at 3am and sets at 11pm) and in winter/autumn the opposite (e.g. it rises at 8:30am and sets at 4pm). It's still a small town so the number of activities, restaurants and bars is quite limited. The city tour is quite quickly done.
Paul
From: Jönköping University
To: Jönköping University
2024 • Full year
Let's say that there are two type of cost : necessary to live (food, rent) & unnecessary to live (parties, sport, activities ...) The necessary-to-live cost…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
450€
Where was it located?
Jönköping City
How can someone find this place?
Website
Would you recommend it?
I would try something else because life in Jönköping is really calm I was living alone So, not having animation at home is quite depressive
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Alcohol is horribly expensive Parties stop at 2am There are like 3 or 4 places if you want to party
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All of the classes are quite the same in term of difficulty You don't have a lot of classes hours per week but you have to learn by heart the lessons, which require time I'm not a big fan of tis method but it's subjective
Do you have some tips?
The campus is cool Registration was easy
Best trips to do?
At least, there is one good thing about Jonkoping that we can't deny is travel oppportunities Sweden is a beautiful country, really far from what we use to experience Landscapes, human/nature relationship, unique activities Moreover, there are a lot of flight from sweden to European countries which cost peanut The University also organize trips which have great feedbacks but I didn't make them
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
Let's say that there are two type of cost : necessary to live (food, rent) & unnecessary to live (parties, sport, activities ...) The necessary-to-live cost are quit reasonable but the other costs are really expensive If you want to work, you have to get a "personnummer" (have a check on this one) and you have to speak swedish During winter, it's cold, nights are getting longer and longer, it can be quite depressive
Good luck, it's not easy Jonkoping
Pauline
From: Kedge Business School
To: jönköping university
2025 • Full year
What you need to know is that there are not many activities to do in the city, we quickly toured the activities when we have been there for a while, but there…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
In linsen, 10 min from the school
How can someone find this place?
school website
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was a nice accommodation, But they are for people who want to be in a roommate because I think there is no apartment alone, the apartment is big and we have a balcony so it's cool on the other hand we don't have a common space so we don't meet many people from the residence
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Life is the best club because there are only 2 nightclubs, the bar I go to all the time is the view it's by the lake it's nice and then there are not a lot of events to leave the kick off at the beginning of the semester
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
The supply chain course is really interesting and the business to business marketing course also not bad we even have a challenge to do pretty cool
Do you have some tips?
The campus is a little special because it's full of different buildings from all the schools and we have classes everywhere after there are cafes on campus it's pretty cool otherwise JIBS the interior of the school is nice and the H building is also very big, as for registration it was quite easy we quickly received information to create an account all that so it was, the university is good but the city in it is even not great so I think I would not choose this city
Best trips to do?
On the other hand, the trips are incredible, there is an association that works with a travel agency and so we offer you a lot of trips to do, the best is by far that of Lapland I lived an incredible experience, it seems a little expensive but it's worth it because the trip was magnificent, we can also go to Norway or Iceland which is really to do also for what is about travel so if you have the budget you can enjoy but be careful you have to register quickly it leaves quickly especially Lapland
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
What you need to know is that there are not many activities to do in the city, we quickly toured the activities when we have been there for a while, but there is a nice bar with a bowling alley in it and arcade games I spent a lot of time there and there is a lot of discount it is the O'learys bar, then there is a good steakhouse in front of the bar it is the grill I think, there is also a bar with darts at the bottom next to the grill, in the same place there is a cinema even if the movies are in Swedish, which is quite cool is also when the weather is nice there is a beach at the end of the lake and you can sit there have barbecues or even play volleyball so all this is really nice
What you need to know is that you really have to make friends at school so as not to be alone and bored, so you really have to go out often go for a walk near the lake go to the bar all that otherwise the days are long because we have practically no classes, be careful also if you come in January because the sun sets at 2 p.m. and it's really special you have the impression that your day is over when not at all but it demotivates a little
Melchior
From: Kedge
To: Jonkoping International Business School
2024 • Full year
The avantage of this exchange is that you can really enjoy 6 months to travel and do thing outside the city. But only Staying in Jonkoping can be a bit…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
10min from school, 20 min from the center (really small center)
How can someone find this place?
Mail send by the school
Would you recommend it?
The avantage of this exchange is that you can really enjoy 6 months to travel and do thing outside the city. But only Staying in Jonkoping can be a bit complicated for the mental health
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
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Which classes do you recommend… or not?
X
Do you have some tips?
Registration was easy, i would pick it again for the liberty the univerosty give us. The campus is quite nice, I would say the issue would be the city, which is really small
Best trips to do?
Organize à lots of trips around the country, Poland, Lapland (organized by the uni), Budapest, try to go around as much as you can
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
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Lise
From: Kedge Business School
To: Jibs (Jönköping International Business School)
2023 • Other
The campus is pretty nice, there's a coffee shop, a library and a lot a rooms to study in. Registration was relatively easy. I wouldn't pick that university…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
Around 400€/month
Where was it located?
In Jönköping, close the the university
How can someone find this place?
It's student accommodation for the students of Jönköping University, information are provided by the University
Would you recommend it?
It's nice if you pick student accommodation in which you have roommates because it's a perfect way to socialise and make friends with the other international students
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I did not go that often, clubs close a bit early, but at least they are quite safe
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I liked all the sustainability related courses, it should be more popular, it's very important
Do you have some tips?
The campus is pretty nice, there's a coffee shop, a library and a lot a rooms to study in. Registration was relatively easy. I wouldn't pick that university again, because I have ADHD and the classes at Jibs were a nightmare for my brain : huge courses with so many students, almost no practice, mostly theorical, very few classes per week and a lot to read on your own. I would recommend for someone who's very organised and independent, but if you struggle with mental health and/or socialisation I wouldn't recommend. It's very easy to isolate yourself when there is so few classes with too many people, I know many people who share the same feelings as me on that matter. However, it is a different experience for everyone, it depends on their study method and personality!
Best trips to do?
The school organised many trips, the best is the one in Finnish Lapland, in the polar circle. There's many activities and the possibility to see northern lights, best trip I ever did, 10/10!!!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
It's in the north, so half of the year it's mostly night, and the other half of the year it's mostly daylight, it's important to know that people ALL go out when it's start getting sunny again, so don't be surprised if you barely see anyone in the streets during the winter!
Bring snow boots and try to socialise early!!
Léonie
From: Jönköping University
To: Jönköping university
2024 • Full year
The appartement was really nice, I shared it with one my friend. We were in the city center. Next to the school...
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
In the center
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
The appartement was really nice, I shared it with one my friend. We were in the city center. Next to the school.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Akademian, Life, ID, Bongo, shooters,…
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Don’t know, we were in a specific program
Do you have some tips?
I would recommend this uni !! That was an amazing experience. So much students.
Best trips to do?
The uni offers different travel opportunities. I went to Lapland with them.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
That’s a nice city with different activities to do. It’s really peaceful.
Guillaume
From: Kedge Business School
To: Jönköping International Business School
2024 • Full year
bus to göteborg or stockholm and then plenty of places to go. Copenhagen, Riga, Krakaw..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
~400€/month
Where was it located?
Raslatt, 15min of bus for city center and school
How can someone find this place?
https://ju.se/en/study-at-ju/accommodation-and-arrival/housing-options/apartment/raslatt.html
Would you recommend it?
Big rooms, nice environment, i recommend it
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Parties are nice but finish at 3am, akademien jlui is overrated
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Classes were a bit annoying for all the semesters
Do you have some tips?
Really nice Campus and infrastructures
Best trips to do?
bus to göteborg or stockholm and then plenty of places to go. Copenhagen, Riga, Krakaw
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Jonkoping?
Transports! Restaurants and sports
