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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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/faith-and-spirituality - 2026-04-15

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply/application-steps - 2026-04-16

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 - 2026-04-16

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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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/category/arts-culture-and-science-news-and-features - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-16

Thousands of people could be spared from a hip fracture each year if a new method to identify the risk of osteoporotic fractures were to be introduced in healthcare. This is the view of the researchers at Lund University in Sweden who are behind a new 3D-simulation method. The results were recently published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Osteoporosis causes 120,000 bone fractures in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-method-offers-hope-fewer-fractures - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a cardiac arrest. This has been shown in a large international multicentre study led by researchers at Lund University that has been published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Worldwide, around four million people each year suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. “This will transform c

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-reveals-prognosis-after-cardiac-arrest - 2026-04-16

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 - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

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 - 2026-04-15

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/housing/lu-accommodation - 2026-04-16

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/visit-lund-university - 2026-04-15

Scholarships for students applying for studies at Lund University Lund University Global ScholarshipThe Lund University Global Scholarship is an academic excellence award targeting top students from all countries outside the EU/EEA. Students who have made a complete application for a Master's programme, or, in exceptional cases, for one of a few selected Bachelor's programmes, are invited to apply

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards - 2026-04-15

The information on this page is intended for people affected by the war in Ukraine who are considering applying to or continuing their studies at Lund University. We have summarised the main points with references to sources where you can find more information. Applying for studiesMaster's and Bachelor's studiesAs an applicant from Ukraine, you need to follow Lund University’s regular application

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-information-those-affected-war-ukraine - 2026-04-15