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University ranking lists use different methods to measure quality of universities and other institutions of higher education. Listed below are the rankings that are of relevance to Linköping University.

University rankings have had a major impact in recent years. The international rankings most relevant to Linköping University (LiU) are:

  • Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU)
  • QS World University Rankings
  • Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings

Below, we have also included LiU’s position on a selection of ARWU’s subject specific rankings.

News on LiU in rankings

Inside Wadströms Exploranation Laboratory

LiU takes a big leap in global sustainability ranking

Linköping University climbs almost 200 places to reach position 156 in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability2026. The ranking measures how higher education institutions around the world contribute to sustainability.
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LiU new on World Reputation Rankings list

For the first time, Linköping University has made it onto the British Times Higher Education magazine’s World Reputation Rankings list.
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LiU climbs in global ranking list

Linköping University rises to the 201–250 band when British Times Higher Education releases its annual ranking of world universities.

LiU in three university ranking lists

Academic Ranking of World Universities

ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
2026: LiU's place: 301–400

Academic Ranking of World Universities – Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
In ranking 2026, LiU can be found among the top 200 in the following subjects:

  • Metallurgical Engineering (76–100)
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (101–150)
  • Telecommunication Engineering (101–150)
  • Materials Science & Engineering (101–150)
  • Veterinary Sciences (101–150)
  • Nursing (101–150)
  • Sociology (101–150)
  • Energy Science & Engineering (151–200)
  • Artificial Intelligence (151–200)

QS World University Rankings

QS Quacquarelli Symonds
2027: LiU's place: 308

QS World University Rankings by Subject

QS Quacquarelli Symonds
LiU can be found among the top 100:
2027: Materials Science: LiU's place: 84

More about LiU at QS World University Rankings

THE World University Rankings 

Times Higher Education
2027: LiU's place: 201–250

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Page responsible: Linköping University Library, biblioteket@liu.se