Linköping University

What is Linköping University (LiU) best known for?

Linköping University is best known for its:

• Dedication to innovation in education and research.
• Cross-disciplinary approach to education and research
• Close collaboration with the surrounding society.

Still a young university, LiU ranks among the top 2 percent in the world in the three most important international rankings. Our students appreciate the international atmosphere on campus as well as the easy access to committed teachers who are experts in their field. As a student here, you’ll feel comfortable having an open dialogue with your professors. There is a vibrant student community with an extensive array of activities and clubs. That is probably why Linköping has been awarded “Student City of the Year” in Sweden three times. LiU graduates are particularly popular with employers, with an independent study showing that they are amongst the first in the country to gain employment after graduation.

Read more about teaching and learning at Linköping University.

What kind of programmes does Linköping University offer?

We offer some 30 English taught master’s programmes within:

• Engineering (aeronautics, computer science, electronics, industrial, machine learning, mechanical)
• Environmental studies (sustainability engineering, sustainable development, ecology and sustainable development)
• Natural science (chemistry, life science, protein science)
• Education (adult learning, outdoor education)
• Social sciences and humanities (ageing, ethics and policy, computational social science, business administration, urban planning, migration studies)

In addition, we offer one bachelor’s programmes in biomedicine.

All programmes include an independent degree project.

Read more about degree studies at LiU. 

What’s the alumni network like?

LiU awards 5,500 degrees every year, and our alumni lives in over 100 countries.

Prominent LiU alumni include:

• Marie Ekström Trägårdh, Executive Vice President of Sectra
• Nashwa Eassa, Physics researcher and founder of the organisation Sudanese Women in Science
• Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament)
• Carl-Henric Svanberg, commission chair to the AI Commission to the Swedish Government, former CEO of Ericsson, former chairman Volvo and BP.
• Zhihua Zhong, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

What are ties to local industry like?

One of the foundations on which Linköping University’s success is built is collaboration with the society around us. It connects our education to the labour market, strengthens the relevance of our research, and makes it possible for the knowledge gained to benefit society and nurture positive social development.

Internationally known companies with head offices or facilities in the region include Saab, Ericsson, Autoliv, Siemens, Holmen Paper and BT Industries. This and other are often present at career fairs.

Read more about how LiU contributes to society.