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About Linköping University

With the power of more than 40,000 students and co-workers.

We all want to create a better world. At Linköping University, LiU, we use boundary-breaking research and innovative education to get there. To solve the challenges of the day, we are in continuous and close contact with industry and society. International rankings show that LiU is among the world’s top universities. Our students are sought after in the labour market, and we are one of the most attractive employers in Sweden. We believe that all this stems from our courage to think freely and innovate in contexts large and small.

LiU continues to give generations of curious individuals the opportunity to grow and contribute to a better world. We do this with the power of 40,400 students and 4,500 co-workers.

Visitor information

Visit Linköping University

Maps, information for visitors and information about the four campuses: Campus Valla and the University Hospital Campus (both in Linköping), Campus Norrköping (in Norrköping) and Campus Lidingö (in Stockholm).

Origin: LiU

Andreas Norlén, chairman, in a blue suit and striped tie.

Notable alumni

Alumni from Linköping University contribute to society in many ways. One example is Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament).
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Successful companies with LiU roots

Many companies have their origins in LiU research or were founded by alumni. They range from world-leading companies like Sectra and IFS to small new niche businesses.

Figures for Linköping University

LiU in figures

Linköping University has 40,400 students and 4,500 employees. Its income is SEK 4.9 billion. More figures from the LiU annual report can be found here.

How Linköping University was born

Promotion Linköpings domkyrka 1975.

History of Linköping University

In 1975 Sweden’s sixth university was founded in Linköping. Since then Linköping University (LiU) has grown considerably, expanding to Norrköping and Stockholm.

Ceremonies and honorary doctors

Academic Celebrations

Every year in the spring, we celebrate the doctoral degree conferment ceremony with beautiful music and inspiring lectures. In the autumn we celebrate the inauguration of professors.
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Honorary Doctors

The author Astrid Lindgren, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, Volvo Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg and Nobel Laureates Dr Hiroshi Amano and Dr Isamu Akasaki are some of Linköping University's honorary doctors.
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The first jubilee doctors share their life journeys: “A fantastic time”

In 1969, Bengt Normann, Olle Stendahl and Christer Tagesson came to a new university college in a city they barely knew. Now, 50 years later, the three of them still live there and will in 2023 be among Linköping University’s first jubilee doctors.

NextGenerationEU

Certain courses and programmes at Linköping University have been co-funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility Programme (RRF).
For more detailed information about the national recovery and resilience plans for Sweden visit (Regeringskansliet, Sveriges återhämtningsplan).