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In order to provide contract education, Lund University needs to collect and store personal data. The personal data is processed in accordance with the applicable legislation. You can read more about what this means on this page. Lund University processes personal data in the IT system for contract education, Mira CRM [hereinafter Mira], for the purpose of conducting contract education. As well as
On this page you will find important information about things you should be aware of before, during and after your stay abroad. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. You will also need to look for information elsewhere. Shortcuts to page content:Important preparations before departureWhile you are awayAfter your return Important preparations before departureAs an outgoing student, you m
The ceremonial highlight of the academic year Doctoral degree conferment ceremony In a solemn ceremony in Lund Cathedral, the doctoral students who completed their research studies in the past year and successfully defended their doctoral theses at Lund University have their degrees conferred. At the ceremony, degrees are also conferred on the faculties' honorary doctors. Doctors who completed the
Considered the number one city for students in Sweden, Lund offers an exciting campus environment with a vibrant student life, an international atmosphere and memorable student traditions. A unique and vibrant student lifeThe main Lund University campus is set in the charming cobble-stoned city of Lund, which dates back to 990. Today, students make up almost half of the population in the city.Ask
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As a student at Lund University, you will receive a personal student account with a username and password. This account gives you access to essential digital services, including the student email, the learning platform Canvas, Wi-Fi on campus, the University Library’s online services and licensed software. How to activate your student accountYou must activate your student account yourself. You wil
If you find yourself getting stuck in your studies, Lund University can offer various types of support. There are special courses in language and academic writing that you can study as well as an academic support centre you can turn to if you need tools to improve your study skills or further language support. University studies presume that you have good general language skills. In addition, acad
Admission to courses depends on the following:The type of agreement between your home university and Lund University (e.g. a university-wide agreement or a specific faculty or department-level exchange agreement)Whether the course is open to exchange studentsWhether you meet the specific admission requirements of the coursesPlaces available on the coursesCheck the admission requirements firstEach
Researchers in e-Science use computers and other digital technologies to study complex problems that were previously impossible to solve. Advances and discoveries in this field benefit both science and society as a whole. Since the invention of the first electronic computers, computers and digital information have been essential tools in research.Today, the use of computers, storage, and networks
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/e-science - 2026-04-19
As an SI leader, you help a group of students from a specific course to work through relevant course material. You hold an SI session each week. You can read more about the role of SI leader and how to apply here. Selected courses have SI sessionsSI leaders and SI sessions are tied to specific challenging courses that the SI leaders themselves have studied and completed. These are usually introduc
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/get-involved-student-life/become-leader-si-sessions - 2026-04-19
When you study with us, you get an internationally recognised education. Lund University is ranked among the best universities in the world for the quality of our education and research, international outlook, employability and sustainability. A world-class university with a rich traditionFounded in 1666, Lund University is one of the oldest and most comprehensive universities in northern Europe.
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Preparing for your exchangeOnce you have received your Letter of Acceptance you can start preparing to come to Lund University as an exchange student. Remember that the person that sends your Letter of Acceptance is your coordinator and key contact at Lund University.If you are coming to Lund through the Erasmus+ exchange programme, you need to create an Online Learning Agreement (OLA) in your ho
When you have completed your studies at Lund University and meet the degree requirements, you can apply for your degree certificate. Shortcuts to page content: Degree certificate and diploma supplementHow to apply for a degree certificateProcessing timeShare information about your degree (verification)How to access Ladok without a student accountIf you have questions Degree certificate and diplom
We conduct advanced research on the climate – exploring what affects it, historical patterns, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, and what we can expect in the future with a changing climate. The effects of climate change are already becoming apparent: average global temperatures are rising, ice is melting, and sea levels are rising. All aspects of life are being affected. Conditions for people and
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/climate-research - 2026-04-19
Moving to a new country brings with it many changes that can be stressful and difficult. In addition to starting your studies, there are many other challenges that take up time and energy and which affect your well-being. Shortcuts to page content:Advice for successful intercultural adjustmentHomesicknessThe difference between being alone and feeling lonelyTips to overcome lonelinessMake an appoin
Planning your exchange studiesOnce you have been nominated to go on an exchange by your home university, you will receive a link to Lund University’s online application for nominated exchange students. This is usually sent out shortly before the application period opens. Please note that you do not apply for exchange studies via University Admissions in Sweden.The academic yearThe academic year co
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/exchange-application-and-acceptance - 2026-04-19
This page contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about the IA system, i.e. the University's system for the reporting of incidents, study-related health issues and accidents. General questions about making a report Why should I report incidents, health issues or accidents? No one should suffer injury or illness as a result of their work or studies. Managing issues related to your w
A traineeship abroad provides experience that gives your degree a unique profile. If you are a student at Lund University and you wish to do a traineeship in Europe, you might be eligible to apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant. Shortcuts to page content:About the grantFinding a traineeshipHow to applyIf you are awarded a traineeship grantAfter your traineeship Applications are open The applica
Feeling low, out of sorts or sad is a normal part of life and at times it can be quite difficult to know what is causing it. In most cases it will pass, but sometimes professional help may be required. There are also many things you can do to make yourself feel better. Shortcuts to page content:Low moodWhen low mood leads to depressionWinter blues and seasonal depressionThe Student Health Centre’s
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/low-mood-and-depression - 2026-04-19
We conduct pioneering neuroscientific research. Through experimental, clinical and point-of-care research, our researchers are making discoveries that are being used to treat various brain disorders. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are examples of neurodegenerative disorders in which large groups of nerve cells in the brain are destroyed, leading to reduced motor and cognitive abilities. Current medic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/neuroscience - 2026-04-19
For just over 350 years, Lund University has educated students and created new knowledge. Below is a history of how it developed from a small provincial academy into a major international university with world-leading research. When Lund University was founded in 1666, Sweden was a great power, which eight years prior had won the province of Skåne from Denmark. Just one month after the Swedish vic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/history-lund-university - 2026-04-19
