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Linköping University: Computer Science, Materials & Salaried PhD Guide

Linköping University (LiU - Linköpings universitet) is one of Sweden's top comprehensive research universities, celebrated for pioneering computer science in Scandinavia and world-leading research at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE). LiU is home to Sweden's National Supercomputer Centre (NSC) and the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems Program (WASP).

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Completed Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen of 180 ECTS) in relevant subject from an internationally accredited university.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Master's degree (minimum 240 ECTS, including 60 ECTS at master's level and an independent thesis) with competitive selection based on research excellence.
Language proficiency
English 6 / English B (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum 20 in writing).
Research statement / Proposal
Doctoral applications require a detailed 3,000-word research proposal aligned with the specific advertised research vacancy.
Application fee
SEK 900 application fee paid via the national UniversityAdmissions.se portal (EU/EEA students exempt).
Required documentation
Bachelor's diploma, transcript of records with course syllabus descriptions, proof of English, passport copy, and curriculum vitae.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition is 100% free for citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. For non-EU/EEA students, master's tuition ranges from SEK 125,000 to SEK 165,000 per academic year. All doctoral positions in Sweden are salaried employee contracts (starting at approximately SEK 33,500 per month with full healthcare and social benefits; zero tuition).

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Linköping University:

Dr. Magnus Berggren

Professor of Organic Electronics & Director of Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) · Organic Bioelectronics, Electronic Plants, Ion Pumps, Printed Supercapacitors

Dr. Patrick Doherty

Professor of Computer Science & Head of Artificial Intelligence Division · Autonomous Drones, Automated Reasoning, Knowledge Representation, UAV Sensor Fusion

Dr. Igor Abrikosov

Professor of Theoretical Physics & Materials Design · Density Functional Theory, High-Pressure Physics, Materials Under Extreme Conditions, Quantum Calculations

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Linköping University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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