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Linköping University

Linköping, SwedenReviewed 22 October 2026

Linköping's Computer Science master's combines advanced computing with specialisation and a thesis.

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Linköping's Computer Science master's combines advanced computing with specialisation and a thesis. Most specialisations are in Linköping; Visualization and Computer Graphics uses Campus Norrköping for part of the programme.

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  1. MSc Computer Science — 120 credits, two years full-time; Linköping, with the stated Norrköping specialisation exception
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  • A relevant computing bachelor's, or a bachelor's with a computing minor and at least 60 ECTS of the specified computing subjects.
  • Also required: 24 ECTS of relevant mathematics including discrete mathematics, linear algebra and calculus.
  • Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection.

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Language requirements

  • English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum component 5.5, or accepted equivalent.

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Study intakes

  • Autumn 2027; on-campus, full-time.

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Application deadlines

  • Application: 15 January 2027.
  • Documents/application fee: 1 February 2027.

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International tuition

  • The 2027 offering quotes SEK 332,000 tuition for the 120-credit programme, paid in semester instalments.
  • The applicable application fee is SEK 900.
  • Course literature, housing and living expenses are not included; additional credits outside the programme can incur extra tuition.

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Scholarships & funding

  • LiU International Scholarships normally reduce tuition by 50% for selected fee-paying master's entrants admitted to their first-ranked LiU choice.
  • Current minimum standards include GPA 3.5/4 or equivalent.
  • The 2027 invitation window is expected in early April; exact dates and annual awards remain to be announced.

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What can international students study at Linköping University?

Selected programme options include MSc Computer Science — 120 credits, two years full-time; Linköping, with the stated Norrköping specialisation exception. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Linköping University?

A relevant computing bachelor's, or a bachelor's with a computing minor and at least 60 ECTS of the specified computing subjects. Also required: 24 ECTS of relevant mathematics including discrete mathematics, linear algebra and calculus. Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection. English 6/level 2: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum component 5.5, or accepted equivalent.

How much are international tuition fees at Linköping University?

The 2027 offering quotes SEK 332,000 tuition for the 120-credit programme, paid in semester instalments. The applicable application fee is SEK 900. Course literature, housing and living expenses are not included; additional credits outside the programme can incur extra tuition. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Linköping University?

Application: 15 January 2027. Documents/application fee: 1 February 2027. Autumn 2027; on-campus, full-time. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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