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Linköping University

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Overview

Linköpings Universitet (Linköping University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Linköping, Ostergotland County, Sweden. This institution also has a branch campus in Norrkoping. Founded in 1975, Linköpings Universitet (LiU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet. LiU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 51-year-old Swedish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 40-49%. This places it among an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. LiU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Linköping University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Linköping University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Linköping University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Linköping University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name (English) Linköping University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym LiU
Founded 1975 Origins date back to 1969
Motto Studenter
Student
Colours Blue and yellow
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Location

Address
Linköping
581 83 Ostergotland County
Sweden
Linköping University's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Linköping University Phone Number (13) 281 000
Linköping University Fax Number (13) 149 403
Other locations Norrkoping

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Website

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Linköping University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Linköping University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Linköpings Universitet's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Linköping University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Linköping University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Linköping University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Linköping University's academic range and degree level offering.



Linköpings Universitet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Linköping University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Linköping University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Linköping University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Linköping University.



Linköping University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Linköping University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Linköping University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Linköping University Admission Info


Linköping University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Linköping University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Linköping University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Linköping University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Linköping University's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Linköping University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Linköping University has more than 2200 international students.


Linköping University's Admission Office Admission Office

Linkoping University
Linkoping 581 83
(13) 281 000


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Linköping University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Linköping University Size and Profile


Linköping University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Linköping University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Linköping University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Linköping University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Linköping University's Control Type Control Type

Linköping University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Linköping University's Entity Type Entity Type

Linköping University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Linköping University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Linköping University's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Linköping University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Linköping University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Linköping University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Linköping University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Linköping University Facilities


Linköping University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Linköping University's Library


Linköping University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Linköping University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Linköping University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Linköping University Services


Linköping University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Linköping University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Linköping University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Linköping University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Linköping University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Linköping University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Linköpings Universitet consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Linköpings Universitet
  • Faculty of Arts and Sciences
  • Faculty of Health Sciences and Linköping University Hospital
  • Linköping Institute of Technology
  • Faculty of Educational Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Linköping University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Linköpings Universitet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Wikipedia

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linköping University public or private?

Linköping University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Linköping University profit or non-profit?

Linköping University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Linköping University in terms of enrollment?

Linköping University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Linköping University in terms of academic staff?

Linköping University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Linköping University a coeducational institution?

Linköping University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Linköping University use?

Linköping University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is Linköping University affiliated with?

None.

Does Linköping University admit international students?

Yes. Linköping University has more than 2200 international students.

What is Linköping University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Linköping University's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Linköping University LiU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Linköping University LiU located?

Linköping University is located in Linköping, Ostergotland County, Sweden. Address: .

Is Linköping University LiU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Linköping University is accredited by Utbildningsdepartementet (since 1975).

Does Linköping University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Linköping University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Linköping University have a university library?

Yes

Does Linköping University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Linköping University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Linköping University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Linköping University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Linköping University offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Linköping University have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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