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Latest update: 31 March 2025
Congratulations on having been admitted to the Design Master’s Programme. We are delighted that you will be joining us at Linköping University (LiU)!
This exciting programme will develop your understanding of and skills within design, but also your skills and confidence in presenting such work. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the programme. Please scroll down for contact info.
If you are following the Visual Media Design track, your home studio will be in Norrköping. During your first year of study however, several parallel courses will be given in Linköping.
If you are following the Sustainable Design or the Service Design track your home studio will be in Linköping.
Please note that there is a free bus service connecting our campuses in Norrköping and Linköping, with a travel time of approximately 40 mins.
Depending on the chosen track, students will be looking for accommodation either in Linköping or Norrköping. Students looking for housing in Norrköping will need a letter of support from the University.
Welcome Week August 2025
New master’s students to the Faculty of Science and Engineering will be formally welcomed at Campus Valla in Linköping. 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.
Tuesday 26 August
- 9:15 -12:00: General info about the MSc Design with your Programme Contact Person for Design Stefan Holmlid.
- 13:15 -17:00: On Transformative Service
Location: Design Studio/3E:482, B Building
Wednesday 27 August
- 10:15 - 13:00: Mandatory roll call, mentor meet-up, information sessions and introduction activities.
Location: C4, C building, Campus Valla
You must attend in person on campus to confirm your place on the programme. If failing to attend, you will lose your place.
Find out more about mandatory roll calls here
Thursday 28 August
- 9:15 -12:00: On Sustainable Futures
Location: Desi, A Building - 13:15 - 16:30: Welcome to LiU: Presentation and fair
Location: To be announced later
Friday 29 August
- 9.15 - 12:00:On Visual Media
Location: KO22, Norrköping - 13:15 - 15:00: Faculty information
Location: C4, C building, Campus Valla
Semester schedule
The programme starts on Wednesday 27 August 2025. Please see the Semester schedule to find study and examination periods for autumn 2025 and upcoming semesters.
