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Miguel from GermanyCould you tell us a little bit about yourself and your educational background?"My name is Miguel. I’m 26 years old, and I’m excited to say that I am currently studying Sustainable Energy Engineering at Lund University in Sweden. This Master’s programme is the perfect fit after earning my Bachelor’s degree in Energy and Environmental Technology in Düsseldorf, Germany. During my B

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tahet/what-miguel-says-about-masters-sustainable-energy-engineering - 2025-12-20

Sweden consistently ranks among the top countries globally in areas such as equality, democracy, transparency, and quality of life. These values are deeply embedded in Swedish society and influence both workplaces and public institutions. Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy with a strong democratic tradition, free and fair elections, and legally guaranteed civil liberties and political rights. The

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/working-sweden-quality-life-democracy-and-equal-rights - 2025-12-20

Hannah from the UKWhy did you choose Lund University? "What drew me to Lund initially was the programme that I am now studying. However, the city and Swedish culture made me settle on the university. Lund seemed very similar to the city where I studied for my B.A. with an even greater focus on environmental sustainability, which is important to me. I didn’t get a chance to visit Lund before moving

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sahek/what-hannah-says-about-masters-human-ecology-culture-power-and-sustainability - 2025-12-20

Welcome to Lund University (LU for short)! We're delighted to welcome students from all over the world to Lund. We know there's a lot to organise when you arrive, so we've put together some top tasks and important information to help you settle in. Also be sure to check out the digital Orientation Guide in Canvas.Shortcuts to page content:Arrival and registrationPractical information for everyday

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/new-students - 2025-12-19

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/lund-student-city - 2025-12-20

This page gives you an overview of the costs of a semester abroad and tips on how to budget effectively. Going on a semester abroad can vary in cost depending on the destination. Some locations may entail extra expenses, while others do not. To get a better overview of your expenses, create a budget for yourself and explore whether you can apply for scholarships and grants to boost your travel fun

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/international-opportunities/exchange-studies-one-lund-universitys-partner-universities/costs-semester-abroad - 2025-12-20

The risk of experiencing financial difficulties due to medical care costs is relatively small in Sweden. This is revealed in a recent report from the World Health Organization, where researchers from Lund University have investigated the extent to which Swedish households are financially affected by using the health care system. “The Swedish health care system protects residents from catastrophic

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/who-report-healthcare-sweden-among-most-affordable-europe - 2025-12-19

New research results now published from Lund University’s MASAI trial are even better than the initial findings from last year: AI-supported breast screening detected 29 per cent more cases of cancer compared with traditional screening. More invasive cancers were also clearly detected at an early stage using AI. Now the final part of the research study will focus on breast cancer missed by screeni

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-supported-breast-cancer-screening-new-results-suggest-even-higher-accuracy - 2025-12-20

Alexander from AustriaWhat is the programme like?“We are a very culturally diverse class of students who all share a passion for strategy and innovation. So, on top of building know-how in strategy consulting and strengthening our teamworking skills, group projects offer a unique opportunity to experience first-hand what it means to collaborate cross-culturally. The programme is filled with advanc

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-eagis/what-alexander-says-about-masters-international-strategic-management - 2025-12-19

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 - 2025-12-19

A new trend among the food-conscious is to adopt a gluten-free diet. However, according to LU researchers studying coeliac disease (gluten intolerance), the trend is not solely a good thing as it may blur the line between illness and health. “The fact that patients with coeliac disease now have more food products to choose from is, of course, a good thing. What is less good is that some people cut

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/gluten-riddle-searching-triggers-coeliac-disease - 2025-12-19

The African Union’s organisation for development cooperation (AUDA-NEPAD) sent a delegation to Lund in May to strengthen and further develop cooperation concerning education for African professionals. For the second year in succession, there is a contract education course on innovation policy and innovation leadership through the Department of Economic History. In May, the African participants had

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-cooperation-sustainable-development-africa - 2025-12-20

Osteoarthritis treatment conducted digitally via an app costs around 25% of what conventional care costs, according to a study from Lund University in Sweden published in the research journal PLOS ONE. The researchers have previously shown that osteoarthritis patients were able to halve their pain in just 6 months, using an app to track simple, daily exercises. “The osteoarthritis treatment in the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/major-savings-possible-app-based-osteoarthritis-treatment - 2025-12-19

Student social clubs The thirteen student nations are large, student-only social clubs that are unique to Sweden. Each nation has its own special atmosphere. Getting involved with the nations is a great way to make friends and enjoy student life. The student nations are large, welcoming social clubs that form the heart of students' extracurricular life in Lund. They offer a wide range of activitie

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/student-nations - 2025-12-20

Diana from Armenia  About the programme and the teaching style Why did you choose Lund University? "First, I shortlisted several universities that have the programmatic direction I was looking for. Like other students applying to Swedish universities, I had the chance to select 4 Master's programmes while applying (Editors note: one Master's programme, with the option of adding up to three back-up

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-samkv/what-diana-says-about-masters-media-and-communication-studies - 2025-12-20

Harvard professor Nathan Nunn, creative economist, is the 2020 recipient of the Jan Söderberg Family Prize in Economics and Management. Professor Nunn will receive the Prize on SEK 1 million in Lund, Sweden, and give a lecture on his research on 25 March. Experimental economics and development economics are hot topics, as was seen with the Nobel laurates of 2019. This year’s recipient of the Jan S

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/prize-pioneering-knowledge-africas-development - 2025-12-19

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 - 2025-12-19

Two world-leading American researchers known respectively for their research within medical humanities, and the sensory nervous system and perception of pain and temperature have been named honorary doctors at the Faculty of Medicine. The honorary doctorates will be conferred on 26 May 2023. Ever since David Julius’ discovery of the temperature and pain receptor TRPV1, he has contributed crucial d

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honorary-doctors-named-faculty-medicine - 2025-12-20

Dian from IndonesiaAbout the programme and the teaching style How did you find out about this programme and why did you choose it? "I have always been interested in studying in a Scandinavian country because of the sustainable lifestyle in those countries. Additionally, I wanted to challenge myself and make the most out of the experience, because Sweden is quite the opposite of my home country, In

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-eagei/what-dian-says-about-masters-entrepreneurship-and-innovation - 2025-12-20

Arati from NepalWhat is your educational background?"I have Bachelor’s in Architecture from my previous university in Nepal. Following that, I worked for four years in the field of architecture and interior design. After this period in my life, I wanted to pursue further education to learn more about design trends and practices."Why did you choose Lund University?"While I was in Nepal, I came acro

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-taide/what-arati-says-about-masters-industrial-design - 2025-12-20