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Linköping University

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Overview

Founded in 1975, the Linköpings Universitet (Linköping University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Linköping (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ostergotland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Norrkoping. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Linköpings Universitet (LiU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Linköpings Universitet (LiU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-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 range is 40-49% making this Swedish higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LiU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University 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

University 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
Mascot
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University Location

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

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Linköpings Universitet 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 Linköpings Universitet's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Linköpings Universitet 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 Linköpings Universitet.



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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Linköping University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Linköping University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 40-49% 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 Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Linköping University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Linköping University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Linköping University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Linköping University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Linköping University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Linköping University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


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


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


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Linköping University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Linköping University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Linköpings Universitet 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Linköping University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Linköpings Universitet's Facebook page review

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Linköpings Universitet's X page review

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Linköpings Universitet's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Linköpings Universitet's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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