Other names:
Linköping University
Contact: +46 13 28 10 00
Linköpings Universitet (LIU)
Linköpings Universitet, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden, Linkoping
Description:
Cooperation across subject and faculty borders, student-centered learning and an entrepreneurial spirit of education is the hallmark of Linköping University, a research based university known for excellence in education and a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, ECIU. With 28,000 undergraduates and 1,300 doctoral students, LiU is one of Sweden's major academic institutions, 150 km southwest of Stockholm. We know that our students leave with a competitive edge.
88% of students recommend
540 reviews
55 4-star reviews of Linköpings Universitet
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Due to the fact that I have more peace and so I could focus 100 percent on my studies than if I lived on a campus area.
Personal comments:
The housing offered by this university can be very good if the student is lucky enough to get it in one of its new buildings. Otherwise I have heard colleagues complaining. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Platå on thurdays (free entrance for students) Flaman on wednesdays - jazz nights This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Human Resources Management course is not to be missed. Process View on Management-Strategy and Internationalization from a Scandinavian Perspective is also very good.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Swedish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Overall it was everything OK as everybody can and is always willing to communicate in English. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Sweden´s cost of living is one of the highest in Europe. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Eating home prepared food will save you a lot of money. Eating out is many times a luxury. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known the real level organization efficiency. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Get your priorities straight. You have a lot of assignments to do for every course. FINAL COMMENTS
To sum up, I would advise you to take advantage of the quality courses and definitely you should not miss out in seeing the North Pole. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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