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https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply/application-steps - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/residence-permits - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Half of all patients who survive a cardiac arrest experience problems with cognitive functions such as memory and attention. This has been shown by a major international study led from Lund University. Surprisingly, however, a control group comprising heart attack patients had largely the same level of problems. This

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/cognitive-problems-are-common-after-cardiac-arrest - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/faqs-application-and-admission - 2026-04-19

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/glasgow-climate-summit-what-it-about-and-why-does-it-matter - 2026-04-19

When in life we gain weight can have a significant impact on our health many years later. In a study involving over 600,000 people, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated how changes in weight between the ages of 17 and 60 are linked to the risk of dying from various diseases. The results show a clear pattern: weight gain early in adulthood has the greatest impact. It has long

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/early-weight-gain-can-have-lifelong-consequences - 2026-04-20

Mikael Akke, Göran Jönsson, Sara Linse and Mathieu Gisselbrecht of Lund University in Sweden have been awarded considerable grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Over a five-year period, they will conduct major projects on allosteric signalling, more effective immunotherapy, secretive helper proteins and quantum entanglement. Mikael Akke, professor of biophysical chemistry, receive

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/four-lund-researchers-receive-sek-120-million-wallenberg-foundation - 2026-04-19

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-closed-monday-12-october - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/profile-areas/nature-based-future-solutions - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/category/arts-culture-and-science-news-and-features - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/bachelors-and-masters-studies/scholarships-and-awards/external-scholarships - 2026-04-19

LU researchers Lea Fünfschilling and Carmelo D’Agostino have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant each, for their research on innovation and knowledge dynamics and automated vehicles respectively. The ERC Starting Grant is aimed at researchers in the early stages of their career, and scientific excellence is the only selection criterion. This year, more than 4,000 researchers in Europe applied for t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/two-lu-researchers-receive-erc-starting-grants - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The more sugar we eat, the less vitamins and minerals we consume, new findings from Lund University in Sweden show. However, the researchers behind the study do not believe that their results alone are enough to make changes to current dietary recommendations. High sugar intake has been associated with numerous diseas

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/more-sugar-less-vitamins-we-eat-study-shows - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/research-collaboration/kic-knowledge-and-innovation-communities - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/facts-and-figures - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A risk assessment system developed by researchers at Lund University in Sweden shows which patients, with a certain type of streptococcal bacteria in the blood, need to be examined for a heart valve infection – a serious condition requiring prolonged medical treatment. “Our assessment system can help reduce unnecessar

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-method-helps-rule-out-heart-valve-infection - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/bachelors-and-masters-studies/entry-requirements/country-specific-requirements - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/sexual-health-and-identity - 2026-04-19

We should not be afraid to joke about one another’s ethnic background. Used with sensitivity, such jokes can instead help to challenge the stereotypical image of immigrants, according to Lund University sociologist Henriette Frees Esholdt, who has studied humour at a multi-ethnic workplace in Denmark. Henriette Frees Esholdt’s study was carried out in a large organisation in the hospitality sector

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/role-humour-multicultural-workplaces - 2026-04-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/exchange-application-and-acceptance/enclosure-instructions - 2026-04-19