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The official academic year at Lund University is divided into two semesters (autumn and spring), each lasting 20 weeks. Semester dates at Lund UniversityThe academic year 2026/2027Spring semester 2026:  Monday 19 January 2026 – Sunday 7 June 2026Autumn semester 2026: Monday 31 August 2026 – Sunday 17 January 2027​The exact duration of the semesters may vary slightly from faculty to faculty and als

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Spirituality in SwedenSweden is a very secular nation in practice, but the many church buildings throughout the country bear witness to a long historical presence of the Christian faith. More than half of the population in Sweden are members of the Church of Sweden (Svenska Kyrkan), which is Lutheran. However, only a small proportion of its members regularly attend Sunday services. There are also

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As an international student, you might need to apply for a residence permit before coming to Sweden. Read this page carefully to find out what applies to you. Citizens of an EU/EEA countryIn general, citizens of an EU/EEA country do not need a residence permit to study in Sweden. This applies regardless of the form of study – degree/course studies, exchange studies, or mobility studies.Citizens of

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For Bachelor's and Master's programmes taught in English Have you found a programme or programmes you'd like to apply for? Or have you applied and are waiting for the admission results? Wherever you are in the process, you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions below. The FAQs below cover general aspects of the application and admission processes, with links to more detailed infor

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Biodiversity loss and the climate crisis are closely linked. A warmer climate impacts wildlife, entire ecosystems and people, while biodiversity loss exacerbates the effects of climate change. Innovative research can limit the negative effects of these intertwined crises. Researchers at Lund University are investigating the complex links between biodiversity loss and climate change. They are also

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In addition to the scholarships that Lund University offers, there may be external scholarship and funding opportunities for you as an international student applying to Lund University. The list below includes some examples of scholarship and funding organisations around the world that may be able to help finance your studies. Note that these organisations are not managed by Lund University. Pleas

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Arts and culture, which stimulate self-reflection, questioning and innovation, help us to achieve a better understanding of society and ourselves. They also give us the opportunity to entertain hopes and visions and imagine possible futures, which in turn provides the opportunity to improve our world and the human condition. To meet our complex societal challenges, we need all disciplines as well

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Lund University actively participates in several KIC collaborations initiated by the EU to strengthen Europe's innovation capacity. Here, academia, industry and public actors collaborate to create solutions to global challenges and contribute to economic growth in Europe. The work is driven by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an EU body that promotes innovation.KIC collab

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Lund University in numbers Explore Lund University in numbers, with key figures on our education, research, staff and finances. Shortcuts to page content:EducationResearchStaffFinancesLund University has:9 faculties plus several interdisciplinary research institutes, centres and facilities4 campuses in southern Sweden – in the cities of Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö, and in Ljungbyhed (Lund Universi

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All students should check the country-specific requirements before making an application Check country-specific requirements before you applyThere are specific requirements for students from most countries wanting to study at a university in Sweden. It is very important that you check these before applying to a programme or course at a Swedish university. Some of the requirements relate to academi

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When applying to Lund University as an exchange student, it is important that you submit the correct supporting documents with your application, otherwise, your application will take longer to process. Please note that there are documents that all students are required to submit as well as Faculty-specific requirements. The file format should be .pdf or .doc/.docx, please do not upload .pages file

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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 and Helsingborg. 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 students u

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The concept of sexual health encompasses many perspectives, such as pleasure, consent, safety and identity, but also physical health in terms of the absence of sexually transmitted diseases. At the Student Health Centre, we understand that sexual health is fundamental to the general health and well-being of students. Shortcuts to page content:What is sexual health?Sexually transmitted infections a

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Lund University is primarily based in the city of Lund, close to Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, in the southern part of the country. Malmö and Helsingborg are its other campus cities. The region is also very close to Copenhagen, Denmark. The main campus buildings are centrally located in Lund, just a 5- to 10-minute walk from the railway station.Travelling to Lund from abroadThere are several

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World-class research requires high-quality facilities, databases, laboratories, collections, and biobanks. We host six national research infrastructures and participate in numerous national and international ones. MAX IVAt MAX IV, of the world’s brightest and most powerful lights is created. It allows scientists to understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before

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Minimum English language requirementsMost Lund University degree programmes and courses require what is called English Level 6 (advanced level) language proficiency, which is most often demonstrated in one of the following ways:IELTS (Academic) total score 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)TOEFL internet-based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90Through previous upper

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Nominated exchange students can apply for so-called 'Special Area Study' (SAS) courses in a wide range of subjects across eight out of nine faculties at Lund University. These courses are a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about subjects outside your major. The course offerings include courses mostly focusing on one discipline as well as interdisciplinary courses tackling contemporary s

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