Linkoping University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #298 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #117 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #20 of 1,022 | For Product and Industrial Design |
| Top100 | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Enrollment
- 22,441
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- liu.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent, and knowledge of Swedish and English |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 22,441 |
We've calculated the 41% acceptance rate for Linkoping University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Linkoping University is a world-class research university with 77,478 scientific papers published and 2,506,972 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Linkoping University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 632 | 6141 |
| 1994 | 683 | 6811 |
| 1995 | 813 | 7867 |
| 1996 | 807 | 8799 |
| 1997 | 866 | 10034 |
| 1998 | 962 | 11179 |
| 1999 | 1109 | 13081 |
| 2000 | 995 | 14317 |
| 2001 | 1034 | 16496 |
| 2002 | 1654 | 21467 |
| 2003 | 1491 | 23580 |
| 2004 | 1489 | 25659 |
| 2005 | 1560 | 30939 |
| 2006 | 1694 | 35676 |
| 2007 | 1654 | 38064 |
| 2008 | 1719 | 43320 |
| 2009 | 2008 | 47282 |
| 2010 | 2108 | 53961 |
| 2011 | 2469 | 61458 |
| 2012 | 2597 | 69788 |
| 2013 | 2835 | 78582 |
| 2014 | 3105 | 89791 |
| 2015 | 3129 | 96775 |
| 2016 | 3275 | 103876 |
| 2017 | 3125 | 113993 |
| 2018 | 3276 | 127968 |
| 2019 | 3752 | 146465 |
| 2020 | 3933 | 175637 |
| 2021 | 3781 | 201110 |
| 2022 | 3832 | 198719 |
| 2023 | 4083 | 211316 |
| 2024 | 3543 | 208730 |
| 2025 | 2838 | 182022 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Linkoping University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (SEK) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 120,000 |
| Master's Degree | 140,000 |
| PhD Program | Free |
The currency used is Swedish Krona (SEK).
Linkoping University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Linkoping University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Biology, Chemistry, Commercial Law, French, German, Human Resources, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences |
|---|---|
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Air Transport, Asian Studies, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Continuing Education, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Design, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Parks and Recreation, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics, Teacher Training, Transport Management |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Adult Education, Education, Ethics |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Gender Studies, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Physics, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Special Education, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Zoology |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, French, German, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Sciences, Software Engineering, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Transport and Communications |
| Doktorsexamen | Behavioural Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Engineering, Information Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Social Welfare |
Linkoping University alumni
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Anders Tegnell
- Enrolled in Linkoping University
- Graduated with Doctor of Medicine
- Occupations
- physiciancivil servantepidemiologist
- Biography
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Nils Anders Tegnell is a Swedish civil servant and physician specialising in infectious disease. From 2013 until his resignation in March 2022 he was Sweden's state epidemiologist.
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Andreas Norlén
- Occupations
- university teacherjuristpolitician
- Biography
-
Per Olof Andreas Norlén is a Swedish politician who has served as Speaker of the Riksdag since 2018. A member of the Moderate Party (M), he has represented Östergötland County in the Riksdag since 2006. Norlén was previously chairman of the Committee on the Constitution from 2014 to 2018.
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Gustav Fridolin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Per Gustav Edvard Fridolin is a Swedish journalist, author, teacher and former politician who served as Minister for Education from 2014 to 2019 and as one of two spokespersons of the Green Party from 2011 to 2019.
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Carl-Henric Svanberg
- Occupations
- economistengineerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Carl-Henric Svanberg is a Swedish business executive and current chairman of Volvo. He was chairman of BP for eight years from 2010 to 2018. In December 2023, Svanberg was appointed chair to the Commission on artificial intelligence to the Swedish government.
Linkoping University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, Law, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Work, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Adult Education, Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine, Social and Community Services, Social Welfare |
| Institute : Technology | Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Institute : Tema | Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | LiU Linköping University Linköpings Universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
| Motto | Studenter Student |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | D-huset, ingång 31 Campus Valla Linköping, SE-581 83 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |