Lund University

Lund University or Lunds universitet (LU) - public higher education institution in Sweden.

Lund University - Description

Lund University was founded in 1666 and for a number of years has been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 42 000 students and more than 7 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund is Sweden’s most attractive study destination. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. The compact university campus encourages networking and creates the conditions for scientific breakthroughs and innovations. The University has a clear international profile, with partner universities in over 70 countries. Funding of more than SEK 5 billion a year goes to research at eight faculties, which gives us one of Sweden’s strongest and broadest ranges of research activity. Over 30 of our research fields are world-leading, according to independent evaluations. Lund University, Sweden was founded in 1666 is today ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. We offer 100 Master’s degree programmes and 5 Bachelor's programmes taught in English, in Development Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Geography & Ecosystems Science and in Fine Arts. We also offer Swedish language programmes. Lund University has over 680 partner universities in over 50 countries enabling student exchange at undergraduate level.  As the most popular choice for international students coming to Sweden (both for degree seeking and exchange students) Lund is a global meeting place for students and staff. At Lund University students experience an open and informal study environment designed to stimulate critical thinking and freedom of mind.  Group work is a key part of academic life, encouraging students to work in teams and network across cultures -  simulating and preparing you for the dynamics of the international job market. Lund University has 30 world-leading research environments and is a research intensive university belonging to the League of European Universities (LERU) and the international Universitas 21. Located in southern Sweden, Lund is a cobble-stoned, medieval town and just 40 minutes by train from Copenhagen, Denmark. Read more about our Bachelor's programmes Lund University, Sweden was founded in 1666 is today ranked among the world’s top 100 universities.  We offer 100 Master’s degree programmes taught in English across a range of subject areas, including Architecture & Design, Economics & Management, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Sustainability, Fine & Performing Arts, Humanities, Languages, Film & Theology, International Studies, Development & Welfare Studies, Law, Medicine - Biomedicine and Public Health, Psychology & Sociology, Public Relations, Service Management and Science. As the most popular choice for international students coming to Sweden and as a major hub for international research collaboration, Lund is a global meeting place for students and staff. At Lund University, students experience an open and informal study environment designed to stimulate critical thinking and freedom of mind. Group work is a key part of academic life, encouraging students to work in teams and network across cultures --  preparing you for the dynamics of the international job market. Lund University has 30 world-leading research environments and is a research intensive university belonging to the League of European Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21. Located in southern Sweden, Lund is a cobble-stoned medieval town, just 40 minutes by train from Copenhagen, Denmark. Further information: Read more about our Master's programmes Lund University was founded in 1666. Today, the University is ranked as one of the world’s top 100 and is Sweden’s most international higher education institution. The University has 47 000students and 7 200 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund is Sweden’s most attractive study destination. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. A degree from Lund University is a hallmark of quality both in Sweden and abroad. The compact university campus encourages networking and creates the conditions for scientific breakthroughs and innovations. Lund is in a period of rapid development. We are intensifying our work to provide answers to the major questions and challenges facing mankind. ESS and the MAX IV Laboratory are under construction in the city, and these research facilities will change our view of the world and the world’s view of us.