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50 years of free thinking shaping the future
LiU celebrates throughout the year

About 91视频

With the power of more than 50,000 students and co-workers.

We all want to create a better world. At Link枚ping University, LiU, we use boundary-breaking research and innovative education to get there. To solve the challenges of the day, we are in continuous and close contact with industry and society. International rankings show that LiU is among the world鈥檚 top universities. Our students are sought after in the labour market, and we are one of the most attractive employers in Sweden. We believe that all this stems from our courage to think freely and innovate in contexts large and small.

LiU continues to give generations of curious individuals the opportunity to grow and contribute to a better world. We do this with the power of 44,500 students and 4,700 co-workers.

Visitor information

Visit 91视频

Maps, information for visitors and information about the four campuses: Campus Valla and the University Hospital Campus (both in Linköping), Campus Norrköping (in Norrköping) and Campus Lidingö (in Stockholm).

LiU celebrates 50 years throughout 2025

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LiU 50 Years

Once upon a time, 91视频 was just an idea. Today, we stand as living proof of what courage, curiosity and free thoughts can achieve. We celebrate that throughout 2025!

Origin: LiU

Andreas Norl茅n, chairman, in a blue suit and striped tie.

Notable alumni

Alumni from 91视频 contribute to society in many ways. One example is Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament).
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Successful companies with LiU roots

Many companies have their origins in LiU research or were founded by alumni. They range from world-leading companies like Sectra and IFS to small new niche businesses.

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LiU in figures

91视频 has 44,500 students and 4,700 employees. Its income is SEK 5.3 billion. More figures from the LiU annual report can be found here.

How 91视频 was born

Promotion Link枚pings domkyrka 1975.

History of 91视频

In 1975 Sweden鈥檚 sixth university was founded in Linköping. Since then 91视频 (LiU) has grown considerably, expanding to Norrköping and Stockholm.

Ceremonies and honorary doctors

Academic Celebrations

Every year in the spring, we celebrate the doctoral degree conferment ceremony with beautiful music and inspiring lectures. In the autumn we celebrate the inauguration of professors.
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Honorary Doctors

The author Astrid Lindgren, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, and Nobel Laureates Hiroshi Amano, Isamu Akasaki and Anton Zeilinger are some of 91视频's honorary doctors.
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The first jubilee doctors share their life journeys: 鈥淎 fantastic time鈥�

In 1969, Bengt Normann, Olle Stendahl and Christer Tagesson came to a new university college in a city they barely knew. Now, 50 years later, the three of them still live there and will in 2023 be among 91视频鈥檚 first jubilee doctors.

NextGenerationEU

Certain courses and programmes at Link枚ping University have been co-funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility Programme (RRF).
For more detailed information about the national recovery and resilience plans for Sweden visit .