About
Linköping University is a public research university based in Linköping, Sweden. Originally established in 1969, it was granted full university status in 1975 and is one of Sweden's largest academic institutions.
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 85 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
=310
154
44.5
2026
THE
201–250
—
56.4
2026
ARWU
301-400
—
2025
US News
=302
2
58.8
2026
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Key Facts
15,130
Students
14.5 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
18%
Int'l Students
54 : 46
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
76-100
Metallurgical Engineering
=84
Materials Sciences
=92
Materials Science
93
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
101-150
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
101-150
Telecommunication Engineering
101-150
Materials Science & Engineering
101-150
Veterinary Sciences
101-150
Nursing
101-150
Sociology
101-150
Nursing
=112
Condensed Matter Physics
126–150
Psychology
=145
Computer Science
151–175
Computer Science
Subject Rankings
ARWU
34 subjectsQS
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | =84 | 74.5 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-240 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =305 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =92 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 93 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =112 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =145 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 165 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Economics and Business | =181 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 184 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 194 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =223 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 268 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 283 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =286 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =367 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =376 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =412 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =420 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Physics | =424 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =605 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =740 | 58.8 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 151–175 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |