Why study at Linköping University?

Studying at Linköping University (LiU) means student-centred learning, an interdisciplinary approach and close collaboration with the business world.
LiU is home to several world-class research environments, for instance in materials science, bioelectronics and information technology.

We want our students to take an active role in learning and aim to stimulate independent and critical thinking by nurturing problem-solving abilities.
We seek to implement an innovative educational approach grounded in real-world systems and products.

We offer over 25 international master's programmes taught in English, in various subject areas. In 2018, we will also open our first international bachelor programme. Applications are open mid-October to mid-January annually. 


Education at LiU 

Learn how we teach our students and what the learning environment is like at Linköping University.

Stories from LiU alumni and students

Why did you choose LiU?

Two of our international master's students discuss why they chose to study at Linköping University.

Life as a PhD student at Tema T

Students, teachers and researchers. These different roles are all part of the life of a PhD student. Nimmo Elmi and Johan Niskanen at Technology and Social Change know how to not give up about their dreams. At the same time they try to find balance.
Big interest for the poster session at Design Talks

A week in the life of a design student

“Save the data from one week of your life and visualise it.” This was the task given to the seven students taking the elective course “Advanced Visualization Design” as part of the new master’s programme in design. 
Norrköping

Migration to Norrköping the focus of student report

Sports and culture – how can they facilitate integration? These are some of the questions investigated by master’s students from Linköping University in the report “Norrköping- City of Immigration”.

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Waterfall Campus Norrköping

About LiU

Linköping University, LiU, offers innovative education and boundary-crossing research. The students are among the most desirable in the labour market and international rankings consistently place LiU as a leading global university.
LiU building, detail

LiU in figures

Linköping University has 27,000 students and 4,000 employees. Its income is SEK 3,800 M. More figures can be found here.

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.