You made it in!

Congratulations to our new students! What's next?

Programme admitted web pages

Choose your programme

Swedish language course

Why not take the opportunity to learn some Swedish while studying a degree programme? LiU offer beginner’s courses in Swedish open to international degree students and exchange students.

Not studying a degree programme? Or need to know about distance education?

Before arrival for exchange studies

Information that will help you prepare for your move to Sweden for your exchange studies at Linköping University.

Distance education

Do you want to plan when and where to study and where to live? Study while working? LiU offers several international courses and programmes via distance education.

Admitted to a course

Have you been admitted to a single-subject course at Linköping University? Learn more about preparing to study with us.

Coronavirus & incoming LiU studentsShow/Hide content

As a consequence of the national and local restrictions that are in force to prevent the spread of infection, the central crisis management group at Linköping University has decided to introduce several measures.

Corona virus restrictions at LiU

FAQ for incoming students

Fika with us (LiU Podcast): Students talk about dealing with the pandemic while studying at LiU

Important dates & deadlines 2021Show/Hide content

Admission dates

9 April Notification of Selection Results published for master's programmes. 

16 April Notification of Selection Results published for the bachelor's programme.

23 April LiU International Scholarship recipients announced.

1 June Deadline to pay your tuition fees.

9 July Notification of Selection Results for second admission round admission.

Welcome period

LiU Arrival Days

  • 3 August
  • 16-17 August
  • 23-24 August

Free shuttle service and extended business hours are provided on the dates above. 

Digital welcome broadcast

For Autumn 2021, your welcome information will be recorded and produced in a digital format in advance due to the coronavirus pandemic.

20 August Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Faculty of Educational Science

25 AugustFaculty of Engineering and Science and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Further details: Welcome to LiU

Autumn semester: August/September

Mandatory roll call & first day of class
You must attend roll-call. See your programme admitted web page for details.

New Student's Day (Kalas)
Digital event

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Scholarships

There are several options to receive a scholarship for your studies at LiU if you are a fee-paying student. The application period for LiU's International Scholarships has closed and scholarship recipients will be published on this page on 23 April.
Webinar

Meet us online

Are you curious about what it is like to study at LiU? Join us for a free webinar. We offer webinars for both prospective and admitted degree students.

Upcoming webinars for admitted students

Faculty specific webinars

Admitted to Social Sciences and Humanities programmes
13 April 04:00 PM

Admitted to Engineering & IT programmes
14 April 02:00 PM

Admitted to Biomedical Sciences
21 April 02:00 PM 

Admitted to BSc in Biomedicine
21 April 04:00 PM 

Please note: The advertised times are Central European Time (CET) - aka Swedish time!

Arrival & welcome period informationShow/Hide content

What happens now? Well, let the fun and learning begin! Welcome to LiU & Sweden!

Welcome activities

Let our staff, our students and the whole region welcome you to your new life at LiU! There are so many events, tours, activities, the famous welcome party Kalas. Make sure to check out the event calendar.

New Students' Day

The Kalas event is the peak finale of all the welcome activities LiU offers new students. Experience the event, meet new friends, and visit many exciting companies and student clubs and societies!

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.
Charlotte Perhammar

Welcome to LiU!

As vice-chancellor, I am truly delighted when throngs of students with different backgrounds, expectations and hopes are teeming on campus. Studying at university may be the best time of one’s life. You make lifetime friends and acquire knowledge that brings development and growth. 

The corona pandemic has affected our teaching, and more of it is conducted using remote methods. This is a challenge for both students and teachers, but we have at the same time learnt a great deal. The teaching is different, not poorer, and the way in which we experience human contact comes in new forms. So, independently of how the pandemic has developed when you read these words, I know that all of our educational programmes and courses are of high quality and can help you on the pathway to an exciting future. 

I hope to meet you among the teeming students on campus. 

Jan-Ingvar Jönsson, Vice-Chancellor   

Starting your studies at LiU Show/Hide content

Registering for your studies

This is a checklist you can use in August that will guide you through registration and administrative set up for your studies at LiU.

Your academic studies at LiU

If you have been admitted to full-time studies at LiU, you will have to study at least 40 hours per week. Studying in a foreign country will mean that there are expectations that you may not be used to. Make sure you understand what is expected in Sweden and at LiU by watching this film.

What do I need to organise? Relocating to LiU & Sweden Show/Hide content

Once you have been admitted to Linköping University (LiU), there are many things to prepare for before departure whether you are relocating from overseas, across the border or from another province in Sweden.

Checklist

Fee-paying students need to: 

  • Double check if you are eligible for a scholarship.
  • Pay your tuition fees.
  • Apply for a residence permit or visa.

All students need to:

  • Organise your own accommodation.
  • Double check what insurance you need.
  • Have sufficient means! Prepare your personal finances for full-time studies.
  • Plan your travel to LiU and know how to get to your campus.

Preparations in a nutshell

A short video outlining what steps you may need to consider for your preparations. 

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What does it cost to study at LiU?

Citizens from countries outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland must pay application and tuition fees for higher education in Sweden. Exemptions might apply.

Student Accommodation

Learn how you can find housing in Sweden. Join the queues today to increase your accommodation options for future studies.

Residence Permits and Visas

Are you allowed to enter and reside in Sweden? Make sure you confirm your rights or obligations in time for processing requirements at the Swedish Migration Agency.

Insurance

Are you correctly insured? ​Check what student insurance is offered by LiU and what you need to arrange yourself for health, home, and travel.​

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.

Family and schools

If you are bringing your family with you to study at LiU there are some key things you need to know and certain steps you need to take to help your family have a smooth arrival.

Student blogs & social mediaShow/Hide content

Are you getting nervous?

Check out our students' blogs to find out how our students adjusted to their new lives in Sweden and studying at LiU.

Congratulations and thank you for making it to the bottom of this very resource rich web page! Perhaps you are nervous? Or super pumped about starting at LiU! Check out the blogs of students who have gone before you.