Why study at Linköping University?
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Studying at Linköping University (LiU) means student-centred learning, an interdisciplinary approach and close collaboration with the business world.

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.

LiU is home to several world-class research environments, for instance in materials science, bioelectronics and information technology. We provide a safe and eco-friendly environment, excellent study facilities and a fantastic student experience.

We offer 26 international master's programmes taught entirely in English, in various subject areas. In 2018, we also opened our first international bachelor programme.

We also host around 1,000 exchange students per year from our partner universities, we offer single-subject courses, an intense qualifying course in Swedish for students who aim to study at university level in Swedish and our doctoral students are paid employees at LiU.

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

Still curious? Learn more about Linköping University
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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.
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LiU in figures

Linköping University has 32,000 students and 4,000 employees. Its income is SEK 4 billion. 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.