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

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?

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 welcome party Kalas. Make sure to check out the event calendar.

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.

Picture of students during a lunch activity.

Sweden’s best reception for new students?

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.

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.

Lucia celebrations – a unique tradition with ancient roots

One of the most exotic Swedish traditions is Lucia, celebrated on 13 December.

Your guide to study social life at LiU

Studentlivet.se is an information platform that will facilitate and 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.

Your guide to study social life at LiU

Life on campus

Campus Valla

Campus Valla is Linköping University's oldest and largest campus with students from many programmes and research in many fields. On campus you can find several cafés, restaurants and shops.

University Hospital Campus

The University Hospital Campus (Campus US) is located within walking distance of Linköping town centre. This is where you find education and research in medicine, healthcare and public health.

Campus Norrköping

Campus Norrköping is located in Norrköpings old industrial precinct alongside the Motala River. Old buildings have been filled with new contents, and the waterway adds a special atmosphere. The town center is only a short walk away.