Lund University is the number one choice for international students in Sweden, with one third of all students choosing Lund University programmes. International students appreciate the university thanks to its choice of over 100 international degree programmes, as well as exchange and Ph.D. studies, and strong rankings performance. In the QS World University Rankings® 2018, Lund University was ranked 78th in the world. It also performed well for Geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017.
Student life
The University’s campus is located in the charming, medieval university town of Lund, which is considered by many to be the best student city in Sweden because of its unique combination of traditional student organisations, academic societies and student unions. This vast number of student groups ensures that there are plenty of events and activities all year round. Lund University also has campuses located in Helsingborg and Malmö.
In Lund, students can experience the rich history and cultural heritage of a Swedish medieval university town and, at the same time, be a part of the dynamic and international atmosphere created by Lund University students and staff. Moreover, Lund is only 10 minutes away from Sweden’s third largest city and 35 minutes from the international airport in Copenhagen, making it a great hub for travel throughout Sweden and Europe.
International students
Lund University is known for developing a global class environment where students gain cultural perspectives and have the opportunity to network with people from around the world. In order to reach this goal, the institution focuses upon providing an open and informal study experience and creating a truly international campus by attracting students of 130 different nationalities. Currently, Lund University has 42,000 students, 15% of which are international students.
Financial aid
The Lund University Global Scholarship is the University’s main scholarship and is open to international students who are citizens of non-EU/EEA countries. This is a merit-based scholarship and students can apply for this after they have applied for studies with the University.
National scholarships such as the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship are another type of financial aid. It should also be mentioned that the University also accepts US, UK and Canadian student loans.
Employability
Proving its dedication to high-quality education, the University was ranked as a top 100 university for graduate employability in the Global Employability University Ranking 2016.
Students in Lund are given excellent opportunities for business interaction, as the city, with its unique, world-class environment for technology, knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship, hosts an impressive breadth of global companies.
Studying at Lund University
Lund University offers over 100 Master's programmes, six Bachelor’s programmes in English and 700 courses suitable for exchange students, covering the following subjects:
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