What is student life like at LiU?

There is much more to do as a student than attending lectures and studying. At LiU you will meet friends for life at the same time as you can devote yourself to your interests, join student associations and have an active student life.

Welcome to Liu!

What is it like to study at LiU?

Hear our international students talk about what it is like to study in Sweden and at Linköping University. What is the quirkiest thing about Sweden and why did they choose LiU? In this video our students answer some “rapid fire questions” about life in Sweden.

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8 reasons why I love studying at LiU

Our former international student Rebecca talks about her favourite things about studying at LiU.

7 things I wish I knew before coming to LiU

Our former international student Abhijeet talks about things he wish he knew before coming to LiU.

5 things that define student life at liu

Our international student Jule talks about the things she thinks define student life at LiU.

Student City of the Year

LiU boasts a vibrant student community offering an extensive array of activities and clubs tailored for bright minds like yours. That’s why we’ve been awarded "Student City of the Year" in Sweden three times.

LiU traditions

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Campus traditions and culture

The richness of student life at Linköping University is well-known. It offers unique student traditions, life close to nature, and a broad range of activities, student clubs and societies to get involved in.

The overall – a cherished and colourful garment

It is colourful, full of patches and sometimes also tatty and dirty, but it is the favourite garment for many students. The overall is worn at the start of term, at parties where the dress code prescribes it, and at other social events.

Students painting street on Campus Valla.

Getting noticed – Märkesbacken

You probably have already seen “Märkesbacken”. It stretches from the northern end of the Corso to the C Building on Campus Valla, along Bredgatan in Norrköping and around the Örat student union building on Campus US. But what exactly is Märkesbacken?

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Your start to student life at LiU

Taking up studies in a new country can seem daunting. However for most new students at Linköping University, the reception period is an unforgettable experience.

Life in Sweden A-Z

A useful guide to life in Sweden. Learn for example about what to wear, how to ride public transportation, how the health care system works and what this "fika" is that everyone keeps mentioning.

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SOF – Sweden’s largest student-organised festival

Since 1973, a festival of student music known by its Swedish abbreviation SOF has spread happiness among students and Linköping residents.

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!

A Day in an International Student's Life

Curious about what a typical day looks like as an international student at Linköping University? In this video, our student ambassadors are taking you with them through a regular day in their life in Sweden.

Whether you're considering studying in Sweden or just curious about student life, we hope this gives you a closer look at the experience.

All you need to know about student life at LiU

Your guide to study social life at LiU

Studentlivet.se is an information platform that will facilitate as well as make information and study social activities available to all students at LiU. Here you can read about everything that happens, associations, events, housing and the future.

What is it like to be an international student?

Life at LiU

Follow our international student ambassadors as they write about their new student experiences at LiU.

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