Linköping, Sweden
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
University: Linköping University (LiU)
Student body: 32,000 students (1,300 graduate students)
International students at university: 2,400 international students
Website:
Academic units:
The College’s agreement enables students to study in these two schools.
Course load: IU students are expected to take 15 credits. Approximately 30 ECTS credits equal 15 credits of courses, and students are required to take 30 ECTS credits for residence permit requirements.
Course catalog: View course catalog - Select “Programmes & Courses”
Exchange courses: https://liu.se/en/article/exchange-courses
Language of instruction: English and Swedish
Grades + Transcripts: LiU uses different types of grading systems depending on the course: https://liu.se/en/article/study-information
LiU will provide transcripts upon request.
At the student’s request, IU departments will review courses to determine how they will apply to your degree. Please note that IU does not accept Pass/Fail.
Academic calendar:
Fall semester:
August 23, 2021 – Jan 23, 2022 (Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
August 30, 2021 – Jan 15, 2022 (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
[Academic Year: August – mid-June]
Early Assessment:
LiU’s fall semester ends in January. A number of courses at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences offer the possibility of returning home before Christmas and finishing the courses online (home examinations, group work, reports, etc.).
Student visa information: U.S. students will need to apply for a residence permit via the Swedish Migration Board. Students of other nationalities may need to apply for a visa. Information about how to apply for a residence permit/visa after being admitted to LiU is found here:
https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-and-researching-in-Sweden/Higher-education/Residence-permit-for-higher-education.html
Air travel: Exchange students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing their own round-trip international airline tickets for dates appropriate for the term at the host university. Exchange students should only purchase tickets once LiU has confirmed the dates of arrival. Students who are nominated for the exchange are eligible to apply for a travel grant from OIA.
Nearest international airport: Linköping City Airport (LPI) or Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm https://liu.se/en/article/how-to-get-to-campus
Housing: Student housing is a short distance off campus, with individual or shared rooms with a shared kitchen and living space.
Pre-departure orientation: The College OIA staff will provide an orientation the prior semester to help students prepare for their programs.
Departure preparation + arrival details: Visit https://liu.se/en/article/before-arrival to learn more about packing information and departure details.
See https://liu.se/en/article/upon-arrival for official Arrival Days where the International Office team can welcome you at the airport. See also LiU’s Welcome Activities https://liu.se/en/article/welcome-activities
The optional Peer Student program pairs you up with a Swedish LiU student.
Estimated costs per semester:
Student eligibility requirements:
For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).
Deadline for student applications to OIA:
Application process:
Questions can be directed to the College Office of International Affairs at collOIA@indiana.edu.
Coronavirus updates:
https://insidan.liu.se/HR-Personal/coronavirus?l=en&sc=true
https://liu.se/en/article/coronavirus-information-new-students