Biomedical Engineering, Master's programme - Information for admitted students

Welcome to Linköping University and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Here you will find information specific to you as an admitted master’s student.

This page will be continually updated so please check back.
Latest update: 23 March 2021

Congratulations on having been admitted to our master’s programme at Linköping University (LiU). We are very much looking forward to seeing you here in August.

Introduction Days 25-27 August 2021

New master’s students to the Faculty of Science and Engineering will be formally welcomed at Campus Valla in Linköping 25-27 August. You will receive important information regarding your studies and meet your Master's Programme Contact Person. You will also meet senior students who will be your mentors during the start of the semester. They will assist you with practical issues and guide you through the various academic administration systems you need to be familiar with.

Wednesday 25 August – Mandatory roll call

Times, locations anf other details will be announced on 15 August at the latest.

You must attend in person – on campus – to confirm your place on the programme. If you are unable to attend you have to notify us in advance. Send an e-mail to master.fse@liu.se and explain why you cannot attend and when you expect to arrive. Unless you do this you will lose your place.

Thursday 26 and Friday 27 August

Introduction programme will continue. Times, locations and other details will be announced later.

Conditionally admitted students

If you are conditionally admitted you must upload your degree certificate and transcript of your last semester(s) both in original language and with an English translation to your Universityadmissions.se account by 1 November 2021.

Residing in Sweden

As soon as you have been accepted to commence studies at LiU, we recommend applicants who are citizens of non-EU/EEA countries to do the following:

1) Pay your tuition fee.
2) Apply for a resident permit from the Swedish Migration Agency.

We advise you not to book any non-refundable travel until you are sure you can reside and study in Sweden. You can find further information here.

Semester schedule

The first study period starts on Monday 30 August. This is the autumn 2021 semester schedule:

30 Aug - 15 Oct: Study period 1
25 Oct - 30 Oct: Examination period 1
1 Nov - 17 Dec: Study period 2
20 Dec - 3 Jan: Self-study
4 Jan - 8 Jan: Re-examination period
10 Jan - 15 Jan: Examination period 2

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Academic studies at LiU

Advice for applicants and admitted students, including recommendations before you arrive in Sweden, planning your studies, understanding what is expected from you, and the importance of working in groups as well as studying independently. You also learn about examination forms.

Study Counsellor Marie Carlsson and student Abhishek Raina offer helpful tips on how to plan your studies. You will learn about group work, network-building and what kind of support LiU can offer. They also describe a typical week as a student.

This 2019 webinar has tons of useful information for admitted students. Senior Lecturer Mathias Henningsson and student Aisiri Mohan cover everything from the grading system, scholarships, workload and accommodation to Swedish weather and food.

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A detailed syllabus, curriculum and information on the courses, including literature, can be found in our study information database via the link below.

Syllabus and curriculum

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For questions of an academic nature regarding programme content, specific courses etc, please contact Master's Programme Contact Person Hanna Jonasson.

For questions related to practical programme matters such as timetables and examinations, please contact Faculty Coordinators.

If you have general questions about the welcome period, accommodation, visa and insurance issues, please contact our International Office.

Visiting address: Room C:209, D Building, Campus Valla (Linköping)

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Visiting address: Room C:209, D Building, Campus Valla (Linköping)

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Studenthuset, Campus Valla

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Admitted

Newly admitted to a degree programme at LiU? Everything you need to know to prepare to move to Sweden, the important deadlines for tuition fees and residence permits, and getting set up as a new student in Sweden.

Working out - application and tuitio fees

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.

Farewell Ceremony 2019. Kårhuset kollektivet, 12 juni 2019.

@LiUInternationalStudentsReception

Get tips about welcome activities, events around campuses and services for international students at LiU.

LiU International Students Reception Facebook page