Why study at Linköping University?

We rank highly

LiU has been named as one of the world’s 200 best universities in education, materials science, sociology and electrical and electronic engineering, according to this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Good prospects

A degree from LiU makes you a highly sought after employee.  An impressive 88% of our students are employed within 18 months of graduating. 

Research that makes a difference

What makes Linköping University special is the lack of boundaries between different subjects and faculties, which has resulted in world-leading research environments and companies

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Linköping University (LiU) offers 29 international programmes, in various subject areas. Most of our master's programmes are two years long and count for 120 credits (ECTS). We currently offer one international bachelor programme taught in English.

We also offer single-subject master's and bachelor level courses, exchange studies and even doctoral studies in English as well. For students who wish to learn to be able to study at university in Swedish, there is a Swedish qualifying course available.

Single-subject courses

Linköping University offers courses at both undergraduate and master’s levels in a variety of study fields. 

Exchange studies

Studying abroad is not just new knowledge, but a life-changing experience. Join us as an exchange student for a taste of Swedish life on one of LiU's beautiful campuses in East Sweden.
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Doctoral studies at Linköping University

If you want to gain a profound understanding of a particular field, doctoral studies at Linköping University could be for you. You learn scientific methodology, sound research ethics and how to work independently and systematically.

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Campus cities and our region

Linköping University's three main campuses are located in the cities of Linköping and Norrköping which are both located in the region of Östergötland. Find out what our campus cities and the region have to offer.

Study Information

Learn about the Swedish academic culture, grading systems, examinations and more.
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Living costs

You must be able to cover your personal living expenses while studying in Sweden. Check out our student budget, tips to keep your living costs down and information about working while studying.

Student life

There is a lot more to do as a student than attending lectures and studying. Here you can find out about your life as a student including leisure and sports, our campus cities and student associations at LiU.

LiU Podcast: Fika with us

The podcast "Fika with us" is made by students at Linköping University (LiU) for students who are considering Sweden and LiU for their studies abroad.

Fika with us - and learn more about degree students at LiU

Equal Opportunities

We carry out extensive work to promote equal rights, opportunities and obligations to counteract all forms of discrimination, harassment, victimisation and exclusion. This work is known by the term Equal Opportunities.

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She works to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Emily Rodriguez came to Linköping from the US in 2011. She earned a master’s in environmental science and left to work in Rome, New York and Brussels before returning to LiU. She’s back here now, working on her doctoral thesis.
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Amazing master's experiences in the Amazon

For two weeks, a group of master’s students from Linköping University travelled to the rainforest of the Amazon to conduct field studies. It turned out to be an overwhelming and inspirational experience.
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Alumnus Sofie Lärkhammar: I will never forget the education at LiU

As business development specialist for the Finnish gas company Gasum, Sofie Lärkhammar has had an exciting – and important – start to her professional life. From her education at LiU she has some unforgettable memories.

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