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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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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Lund University has one of the oldest and largest research library networks in Sweden, with 24 libraries on campus and around 200 librarians. Students studying in a reading room at the University Library (UB). In addition to the 24 libraries, the electronic library collection includes around:700,000 e-books50,000 e-journals and 200 databases.A goldmine for students and researchers!Lund University

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There are many opportunities to collaborate with Lund University, at different levels. This page provides guidance on different types of collaboration initiatives and relevant contacts. Opportunities include collaboration in the areas of:education and trainingresearchscholarships and donationsofficial visits, and events and conferences. Collaboration in education and trainingAt Lund University, we

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Information for admitted students As a student at Lund University, you have several opportunities to learn Swedish. These include regular Swedish language courses as well as more informal learning opportunities. If you want to learn Swedish before or during your studies at Lund, there are courses, language cafés and resources to help you. Photo: Johan Bävman. Getting started before you arriveIf yo

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The Career Hub job portalCareer Hub is the job portal that we promote to our students, with positions offered by a number of companies and organisations that are interested in recruiting Lund University students and graduates.Advertise a vacancyAs an employer, you can easily post job opportunities in Career Hub, includinginternships/traineeshipsthesis projectscasual, part-time jobs andfull-time jo

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Our collaboration with partners in the public sector, industry and society strengthens our ability to tackle major challenges. Together, we are making progress in areas such as democracy, digitalisation, sustainability and health. We achieve long-term results by combining the academic knowledge of the University with the expertise of different stakeholders. This applies to a wide range of areas, f

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We enter into long-term agreements with key partners. Together, we work to achieve common goals. This enables us to create value and make a difference in many areas of society. Strategic collaboration agreements are formal agreements between the University and external stakeholders. These agreements exist at both university and faculty level.University-wide agreementsOur strategic collaboration ag

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Consortia within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) EIT KICs are large-scale EU initiatives that promote long-term collaboration between academia, industry and society. Their purpose is to stimulate innovation and economic growth in Europe in a variety of thematic areas. Lund University is a member of the following KICs:EIT FoodEIT ClimateThese collaborations allow us to act

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Environmental and sustainability challenges Nature-based future solutions Biodiversity and ecosystems Climate research Middle East Nanoscience Sustainable production We have a responsibility to leave our planet in a state that ensures a good life for future generations. Our research contributes to a better understanding of the problems around us, but also to solving current and future environmenta

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New advances in medicine, life and health Proactive ageing Cancer Diabetes Epidemiology Neuroscience Stem cells The combination of cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research is essential in order to generate new knowledge on how we can prevent diseases, live healthier, improve diagnostics and develop innovative treatments. The aim is to contribute to higher quality of life and better health. The

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Advanced technologies that are changing our lives as we know it Light and materials Natural and artificial cognition Nanoscience E-Science The development of advanced technological solutions is moving fast and is needed in all areas of life. New technologies are essential for society, for treatment of diseases and for the development of efficient, clean and secure energy. High-tech research facili

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Minor Field Studies (MFS) is a grant programme funded by Sida, offering students the opportunity to conduct field studies in countries where Sweden has active strategies for development cooperation. Shortcuts to page content:About the grantHow to applyAfter you have sent in your applicationIf you are awarded a grant Contact information Maria Nilsson External RelationsMFS [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se

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As a student at Lund University, you can apply for a travel grant from the Crafoord Foundation irrespective of which faculty you are studying at. The planned length of your stay determines which of two grants you can apply for. Shortcuts to page content:About the grantHow to applyAfter you have sent in your application  Contact information External Relations Crafoord travel grant team Email: crafo

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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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Challenges in sustainable community building and democracy Human rights Middle East We want to contribute to a culture of open debate and a stronger democracy. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we can address global social problems, promote human rights and contribute to social sustainability. Lund University conducts research that creates a deeper understanding of today's major societal is

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