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Linkoping University [LIU] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Linkoping University, one of the largest universities to study in Sweden, is home to around 32000 students out of which 2400 are international. Students can choose from around 120 UG and PG courses offered by Linkoping University in the field of Arts, Humanities, Management, Economics, Engineering, and Computer Science, Medicine, Health science, Natural Science, and Education.The University also offers 28 international programs taught entirely in English.

Candidates have to go through a selective admission policy based on entrance exam scores, past academic record and along with an IELTS score of 6.5. Some points to be considered before applying to the Linkoping University are as follows:

The university accepts international applications through the central online portal- universityadmissions.se
The deadline to apply for the 2023 session is closed, students can apply from October 16 for the 2023 academic year.
English 6/B is required for most of the PG courses.
Students who know Swedish have an advantage when looking for work-study programs.
Distance mode of education and work is currently in place till June 2023 due to the spread of the Coronavirus.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Portal
Application Fee	900 SEK
Acceptance Rate	40% to 50%
Intake Season	Autumn/ Spring
Academic calendar	Semester-based Calendar
Work while you study	Available
Financial Aid	Grants, scholarships, student employment, loans
Admissions	https://liu.se/en/education/application-and-admission

Linkoping University Application Deadlines

The application for admission to Linkoping University usually opens for the autumn semester on March 1 and for the spring semester on September 1. The application deadline for 2022 is closed for most of the courses. Below is the mentioned deadlines for 2023:

Application	Deadlines
Application Opens	16 October 2023
Submission By	15 January 2024
Documentation & Admission Fee	1 February 2024

Linkoping University International Student Admissions

Students looking for admission in Swedish University are required to have specific eligibility criteria and follow certain guidelines. Linköping University offers around 27 PG and 1 UG programs for international students.

Students need to go through the application page and fulfill the prerequisites required for admission.

Application Portal: universityadmissions.se
Application Fee: 900 SEK

Basic Admission Requirements

International students get admission by student exchange program. Applicants must go through the following steps to complete a successful application:

Choose a suitable program.
Create an account on the university’s admission page for submitting the application.
Pay the application fee.
Submit relevant documents required for particular choice of program

Documents required include:

Official transcripts
Certificates, mark sheets and diplomas from bachelor studies
English language test score
Copy of Passport or other ID

English Proficiency Test Scores

Applicants must demonstrate their ability in English for both Bachelor and Master programs. For applicants who have not obtained Swedish education, can appear any of these globally accepted tests to demonstrate English skills:

Test	Score
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL (Paper-based)	4.5 in written test Total 575
TOEFL (Internet-based)	20 in written test Total 90

Visa Process for International Students

Applicants may need a Swedish residency permit for studying more than 3 months in Sweden. Students are advised to apply well in advance to ensure that request is processed in due course. As soon as applicants are admitted to the University, they must begin to arrange the paperwork to ensure that all are in order on time to arrive.

Pay the first installment of their tuition fees to process the application.
Apply online via Swedish Migration Agency’s website(applications take 3 months to process)
Applicants are called for an interview at the Swedish embassy.
Documents required to be carried at the time of interview:
- A valid passport
- Proof of admission in full-time studies
- Proof of financial support
- Healthcare insurance policy
- Invitation or proof of acceptance from the university.
- Show intention to leave the country within the last day before the visa expires.
- Passport format photograph
- English Language Test Score
- Any other documents that the embassy asks for.

The Swedish Residence Permit cannot be issued to students from outside the EU / EEA participating in the Distance Programs.

Linköping University Undergraduate Admissions

Linköping University offers 29+ undergraduate courses. The basic admission process for all the courses is similar. In order to be eligible for admission in undergraduate programs at the University, applicants must possess a basic secondary education from a recognized institution in their home country.

Application Portal: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: SEK 900
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Certificates/ diplomas from previous study
- English proficiency test scores
- Copy of passport

In addition to the general criteria listed above, most courses and study programs have different entry requirements.

Linköping University Graduate Admissions

Linköping University offers 27+ graduate courses open to all the applicants for admission. The basic admission process for all the courses is the same. However, most courses and study programs have different entry requirements which you can find below:

Application: Online Application
Application Fee: 900 SEK

Popular courses and their specific requirements:

Requirements	Computer Science	Business Administration- Strategy and Management in International Organizations	Science for Sustainable Development	Gender Studies	Mechanical Engineering
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letter of Intent	Not required	Required	Required	Required	Not required
Proof of English Language	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Academic Requirements	UG in computer science, IT, software engineering, computer engineering	UG equivalent to Swedish Kandidatexamen within Business Administration or Economics	UG in natural sciences, social sciences or equivalent	UG equivalent to Swedish Kandidatexamen within Gender Studies	UG in mechanical engineering;
ECT	24 in Mathematics	60 in Business Administration	-	20 ECTS credits	30 in Mathematics
English	Corresponding to Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)	Corresponding to Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)	Corresponding to Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)	-	Corresponding to Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)

The University has an average selective admission rate of 40 to 50%. The selection of students is based on academic merit and letter of intent. Every applicant must submit a letter of intent describing the reason for the choice of program and summarizing the bachelor’s studies or any academic activity related to the program of choice.

FAQs

Ques. Is Work-Study an option while studying at Linköping University?

Ans: Students from Nordic, EU, and EEA countries are allowed to work in Sweden during the academic year. Linköping University takes 40 hours a week and classes are arranged throughout the day so working while studying is difficult and part-time employment is limited.

Ques. What is the GPA requirement for international applicants to apply to the Linkoping University?

Ans: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is must for international applicants to apply to Linkoping University.

Ques. What are the language requirements for studying at Linkoping University as an exchange student?

Ans: To study at Linkoping University, students must have Swedish language proficiency for courses conducted in Swedish, while for the courses in English language applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through IELTS or TOEFL.

Ques. When should the admitted students arrive at the Linkoping University?

Ans: The autumn semester normally takes place from mid-August to mid-January; and spring semester from mid-January to early or mid-June. In time for orientation programs or at the latest for a class start, exchange students should arrive at Linköping University.

Ques. When is it recommended for Exchange Students to obtain a visa/Residence Permit to study at Linkoping University?

Ans: Exchange Students looking for admission at Linkoping University must apply for a residency permit at the Swedish Embassy or consulate of their country in case they are not citizens of the Nordic countries or the EU / EEA and intend to study for over three months. The permit or visa must be obtained before they arrive in Sweden.

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Experience as an International Student

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Because of the program, it's offering. Very few universities are offering this program, especially at affordable fees. I had been interested in data science and was looking for relevant programs. Then I checked the course structure of this program while searching for one. I liked it. Then I tried to find the requirements and it was too easy to apply. So I did.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

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Mohammad Taz uddin

Linkoping University( Current Student )M.S Electronics EngineeringAugust 9, 2019

7.5 /10

Be a Good Engineer

Overview:

I applied for 3 University but in my view, link_ping is a very good studying system and especially for engineering students and I had a lot of senior people they studied in link_ping University they after complete they got a very good job right now they are in a very good position. I hope I will fulfill my dream.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 5/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Aisiri M

Linkoping UniversityM.S Sustainability Engineering and ManagementJanuary 13, 2023

7.8 /10

Sustainability Engineering and Management in Linköping University

Overview:

The degree was a unique mix of engineering + mba This is highly beneficial and almost a necessity in Sustainability these days. The research activities in Linköping around Bio energy and sustainability is extremely developed and internationally acclaimed.

Scholarship:

I got selected as an RA in the 2nd year which paid 30,000 - 40,000 SEK/year

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 9/10

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Gaurav Uppoor Kalkur

Linkoping UniversityM.S Mechanical EngineeringJanuary 13, 2023

7.5 /10

Studying in Spectacular Sweden!! A million dollar experience ?

Overview:

Firstly, the world ranking mattered a lot. The weather, culture, study format were all a bit different and special. These were some of the factors that drove me to take up the offer.