Are you admitted to a programme or course, or nominated for an exchange? If you're moving to Sweden to study, you're an incoming student. You'll be covered by either Student IN or FAS+, and will also have separate personal injury insurance during school hours. Shortcuts to page content:Student IN or FAS+ insurancePersonal injury insurance during school hoursInsurance summary  Contact informationQu

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Our researchers meet society's challenges in IT and communications. Together with the industry, they are building the information technology of the future through new innovations, methods and knowledge. The development of and demand for 6G technology, robots and self-driving cars is advancing rapidly. In these areas, technological breakthroughs are crucial if we are to meet the needs of the indust

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Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes at Lund University offer more than just a high-quality education. They also provide excellent opportunities to build a global network of professional and academic contacts – invaluable for your future career. Bachelor's degree studiesChoose from 10 Bachelor's programmes taught in English. You will find them on the page below along with key information about

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The cultural hub of student life in Lund The AF building – the home of the Academic Society. The Academic Society ('Akademiska Föreningen' or AF) is a non-profit student organisation run by and for students, with the purpose of gathering and broadening the cultural aspects of student life at Lund University. AF provides the premises and the support functions that allow connected organisations, irr

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Introducing Álvaro Hi! My name is Álvaro and I'm the student ambassador for the Master's programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering. I am happy to answer any questions you might have about the programme, courses, student life, and life in Lund and Sweden via the Unibuddy Platform, where you can chat with me (see below). Please note that I cannot answer questions about the application process, sch

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As an assistant professor/associate senior lecturer, you will be able to focus long-term on the challenging research questions you are passionate about. After developing your qualifications over a number of years, you will have the opportunity to be promoted to a permanent position as a senior lecturer and potentially professor. Illustration of examples of possible academic career paths at Lund Un

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Security threats and risks in today's society are increasingly difficult to predict and can change rapidly. Our researchers meet society's growing need for preparedness and risk analyses. The Centre for Preparedness and Resilience is a collaboration on total defence issues between seven of the university's nine faculties. Research and education in total defenceThe Centre at Campus Helsingborg aims

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Sweden consistently ranks among the top countries globally in areas such as equality, democracy, transparency, and quality of life. These values are deeply embedded in Swedish society and influence both workplaces and public institutions. Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy with a strong democratic tradition, free and fair elections, and legally guaranteed civil liberties and political rights. The

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Politics and student rights, social events, job fairs and projects The student unions handle politics and student rights and are very active in contributing to the way in which the University is run. Through the student unions, students are represented in decision- and policy-making boards that concern education at every level within Lund University. The unions also arrange social activities, welc

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Your student account is automatically closed after you have completed your studies at Lund University. The account gives you access to email, documents, and other digital services. Make sure to save any important information well in advance. How long you keep your student accountYou keep your student account for two semesters after your last registration in Ladok. Registration includes:First-time

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If you want a new or changed name in Lund University's systems, the process depends on whether you have a Swedish personal identity number or not. Lund University's systems display the name registered in the national study administration system Ladok.When you update your name in Ladok, the change will automatically appear in Lund University's systems. Once your name is updated in Ladok, the change

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When you are admitted to Lund University, a student account is created for you automatically. To start using it, you need to activate the account. This page explains how to do that – step by step. You can activate your account once your admission has been registered in Ladok, the university’s study administration system.You will receive an email with your account details and instructions once your

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Watch on YouTube: Welcome messages and top tips for new studentsArriving in Lund on Arrival DayMost international students arrive in Lund on Arrival Day, about two weeks before the start of the semester. To make your arrival as smooth and welcoming as possible, we have arranged for our international mentors to meet you at Copenhagen Airport and at the railway station in Lund to take you to the Arr

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Arrival Day is the start of the Orientation Weeks for all new international students at Lund University. During the Orientation Weeks, you will have the chance to learn more about Sweden and Lund, and to make new friends. We cannot wait to meet you! Attending Orientation Weeks is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend that you do so in order to take part in the many services that are only availa

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LU Accommodation provides student services at Lund University and offers housing for international students. LU Accommodation manages a limited number of rooms and flats in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. LU Accommodation is mainly a service for international degree-seeking students with a housing guarantee as well as international exchange students. They are not able to offer accommodation to EU stu

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Lund University has a selection of stand-alone courses and one full degree programme available through distance learning. One of the advantages of distance learning is that you can study the course or programme from wherever you are in the world. Distance learning programmesFollow the links below to read more about each programme.Master's in Geographical Information Systems programmeThis two-year

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Students who are starting their studies at Lund University and who do not have a housing guarantee with LU Accommodation are responsible for finding their own accommodation. Students without a guarantee are encouraged to apply for housing through external accommodation agencies such as the ones listed below. Accommodation agencies for studentsIf you are looking for long-term accommodation and can'

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A summary of study opportunities for international students Lund University offers a wide range of study opportunities for international students, from degree programmes to professional education courses. Photo: Johan Persson. Courses or programmes?A programme refers to a full degree programme which consists of several courses. A course is a stand-alone, single-subject module which may either be s

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In general, all students wishing to study Bachelor's or Master's level programmes and courses at a Swedish university must apply online, using the national University Admissions in Sweden website called universityadmissions.se. A three-minute video guiding you through the important application steps you need to take when applying for Master's studies at Lund University.   A three-minute video that

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How to apply for a residence permitOnce you have been offered a place on a Lund University programme or course and paid the first instalment of your tuition fee (if you are a non-EU/EEA student), the next step is to apply for a residence permit. It is important that you do this as soon as possible, as the process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Please note that when accepted

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