Research at Linköping university

Linköping University is a strong national hub for life science, combining leading research in biomedicine, biotechnology, and medical technology with close collaboration with healthcare and industry.

Strong partnership with Region Östergötland

The university excels in areas such as regenerative medicine, precision medicine, bioelectronics, and visualization, supported by advanced infrastructures like the Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV). Strong partnerships with Region Östergötland ensure rapid translation of research into clinical practice, while a vibrant innovation ecosystem fosters new solutions for health, diagnostics, and medical devices.

Education

Linköping University has about 45,000 students across four campuses, including ca 20 000 distance and off-site learners. The university offers 135 degree programs — 32 of which are international — and about 700 standalone courses. With exchange agreements with 400 universities in 50 countries, LiU hosts around 1,700 international students annually and awards about 2,600 bachelor’s and 3,100 master’s degrees each year. Linköping University is the only university in Sweden to offer an English taught civil engineering programme with an international profile and inbuilt studies abroad. Since many years Linköping University ranks number one in Sweden on both having the highest percentage of students successfully entering the job market upon graduation and doing it quickly.

Research and doctoral education

Linköping University has 364 professors and 1,300 doctoral students. Each year, an average of 28 licentiates and 161 doctoral degrees are awarded. This reflects the university’s strong research environment and active doctoral training.

Departments relevant to Life Science

Department of Medical Technology

Department of Medical Technology (IMT) is since 1972 a national center for research, doctoral training, and undergraduate teaching in medical technology, in close cooperation with the medical technology industry and medical clinics.

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV)

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) acts as a core life science hub by bridging molecular biology and clinical application in fields like genetics, neurobiology, and regenerative medicine. They focus on translating fundamental biological discoveries into innovative therapies and diagnostics through integrated collaboration between academic research and the healthcare sector.

Department of Computer Science

Department of Computer Science (IDA) develops AI and data analysis methods for biomedicine, bio informatics, and health data. They collaborate inter disciplinarily with medicine and biotechnology to understand biological systems and improve care and treatment.

Department of Health, Medicine and Care

Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) con ducts research on human health, disease, and healthcare, with a focus on medical biology, clinical research, and the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods.

Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) conducts research on biological, chemical, and physical processes, focusing on biomaterials, molecular biology, biophysics, and the interface between materials science and biotechnology.

Department of Science and Technology

Department of Science and Technology (ITN) is active in life science research through the development of sensors, medical technology, and organic electronics for health monitoring, diagnostics, and biological analysis, in close collaboration with medicine and engineering.

Department of Management and Engineering (IEI)

Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) conducts leading research and doctoral training in healthcare logistics and additive manufacturing (3D printing). The department combines engineering, management, and sustainability perspectives, and collaborates closely with healthcare providers, industry partners, and public organizations to develop inno vative solutions that enhance efficiency and resource use in healthcare and manufacturing systems.