Linköping University (LiU) is a university in Linköping, Sweden. It started in 1965 as an autonomous faculty within Stockholm University and became a standalone university college (Linköping Institute of Technology) in 1969. It is known for its interdisciplinary approach. Approximately 26,500 students were enrolled in 2009.
University Structure
It has four faculties:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences and Linköping University Hospital
Linköping Institute of Technology
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Exchange Students
Many undergraduate students come to Linköping University as exchange students. Their home universities have an exchange agreement with Linköping University either as part of an EU exchange programme, or through a bilateral scheme. Because exchange students are selected by their home universities, you should contact the international studies co-ordinator at your own university to find out whether LiU is a partner institution and how to apply.
Scholarships
For high performing students applying for a Master’s programme at Linköping University as their first choice in the application process, there will be 100 LiU International Scholarships resulting in a fee waiver of up to 50 per cent of the tuition fee. No separate scholarship application is needed, each student will be considered for a scholarship during the process of application evaluation.
Contact
Linköping University
SE-581 83 LINKÖPING
Tel: +46 13 28 10 00
Fax: +46 13 14 94 03