We extend our warmest congratulations to you for securing a spot in our programme. As you prepare to embark on this transformative journey, here are som exciting aspects to anticipate:
Campus Valla awaits you:
- We eagerly await your arrival on Campus Valla in Linköping. Get ready to immerse yourself in an inspiring academic environment surrounded by rich student life and innovative spaces.
Empowering sustainability careers
- Are you passionate about driving positive change? Our program is tailor-made for aspiring sustainability leaders.
- Over the past decade, more than 250 students have graduated from our Science for Sustainable Development Master's program. Their success stories span across international organizations, businesses, government roles, consultancies, labs, and academia worldwide.
You are about to embark on a journey at a pivotal moment in history. In recognition of the critical role of science in shaping a sustainable future, the United Nations has declared 2024-2033 as the “International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development”. This global initiative highlights the urgent need for scientific knowledge and innovation to tackle environmental and societal challenges.
As an admitted student, you now have the opportunity to be part of this transformation. Our master's program will equip you with the expertise and tools to contribute to a more sustainable world—whether through research, policy, or industry. Your education here is more than just a degree; it’s a chance to make a real impact.
Join us and become a key player in building a safer, more prosperous future for all!
Early career opportunities
- Here's an exciting statistic: over 25 percent of our graduates receive highly relevant job offers even before officially earning their diplomas.
- Our program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact from day one.
Voices from our alumni - let's hear from those who walked this path
- Filip: "We mix the natural sciences with social sciences, environmental law, and gender studies, which gives me an amazingly comprehensive overview."
- Anna: "What I found very rewarding is that you learn about what sustainable development looks like in different parts of the world by exchanging experiences between each other."
- Lewis: "The programme gave us a significant amount of autonomy in our studies. This was excellent as it allowed each student to tie it into their own backgrounds, whilst learning from each other."
Roll call and programme start
A roll-call will take place on 18 August 13.15-15.00 on Campus Valla, Tema Building, room Temcas. Participation in the roll call is mandatory. 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.
The roll call will be followed by a brief information session where you'll have the opportunity to meet the program's management staff, gain an overview of the program structure, and ask any questions you may have. Additionally, you're invited to join a campus walk to explore LiU's facilities.
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 account as soon as possible.
Preparing for your first semester
Course Start: The first course, "Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development," begins on August 20. This course delves into the concept of sustainable development from various angles and involves contributions from teachers across different disciplines. In June, we'll send you more detailed information about this course, including a list of literature.
The first semester concludes with the course "Environmental Politics and Governance", which runs from December to January with a holiday break between December 22 and January 6. After the break, course activities will resume and continue until the end of the third week of January.
Academic rigor and enjoyment
Master's Level Studies: Our program is designed to push boundaries, ignite curiosity, and challenge your intellect through thought-provoking discussions, collaborative projects, and innovative research. Please be aware that studies at the master's level are demanding. We take education seriously, and our goal is to make your time with us as fruitful as possible.
Balancing Act: However, this commitment doesn't prevent you from enjoying your stay in Sweden and experiencing the exciting student life in Linköping.
Engaged Faculty: Our dedicated teachers collaborate closely with students to continuously enhance the quality of education.
Stay Connected: Follow our activities and news via our website (Tema M) or our Twitter account @LiU_EnvChange.
Residing in Sweden
Students who are not citizens from Sweden or the EU/EEA are required to pay their tuition fees by 15 May 2025 to commence studies at LiU. This is also the recommended deadline for applying for a resident permit from the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket). Until you are sure you can reside and study in Sweden, we advise students not to book any non-refundable travel.
Questions?
LiU will be sending out an email series to all students admitted to an international programme at LiU in the lead up to the autumn semester with details about accommodation, tuition fees, scholarships, residence permits and other important steps to consider if you are an international student. The Admitted students page is also a hub of information. Swedish students may find Antagen more relevant.
If you want to decline your offer
While we really want all of our admitted students to choose Linköping University, it can happen that you decide to pursue your education elsewhere. If this is the case it is very important that you let us know you won’t be attending the programme as soon as possible, by declining your offer at universityadmissions.se. You do this by logging into your account and following the instructions under the 'Applications' tab. This might free up your place to someone on the waiting list.
As you step into our intellectually stimulating environment, we extend our warmest greetings once again. You will receive more information at a later stage, but do not hesitate to contact the programme director Henrique Sawakuchi or the study advisor Mathias Sköld with any questions you may have about the contents of the programme. For information on practical matters, please contact LiU's International Office.
Get ready to explore, learn, and contribute to a more sustainable future!
