Lund University

Lund University or Lunds universitet (LU) - public higher education institution in Sweden. LU began its activity in 1666. The university has an urban campus in Lund.

University ranking. Lund University is the second best educational institution in Sweden. Lund University is one of the oldest and most renowned universities of Sweden. Lund University is quite famous as it ranks high in the top 5% of the best universities of the world. It is renowned for the following programs: «Arts and Humanities», «Engineering and Technology», «Life Sciences and Medicine», «Natural Science», «Social Sciences and Management», «Physics», «Chemistry», «Economics & Business». The university is one of the best when it comes to the quality of education, ranking in the top 100 in international rankings. LU is popular among the employers as they gladly hire its graduates.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process is based on the certificate of previous education provided by the applicant and academic performance. The university shares the popular system in Sweden that divides the academic year into semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 13,000 USD. LU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 13,000 USD per year of study. The prospective students would be happy to know that the university also offers online programs. On the official website of the university (http://www.lu.se) you can read more about the programs and associated tuition fees.

The composition of the university. Lund University is among the largest universities that educates more then 28 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. It is worth mentioning that every 5 student of the university came from abroad. More than 3 thousand teachers are employed by the university. The amount of foreign specialists is very considerable. The university offers its students and the academic staff to participate in the international exchange programs. You can find the university on Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, which might tell you more about the day to day life of LU.

Infrastructure of LU. There is a library on the campus. Lund University is a part of the following groups European University Association (EUA), League of European Research Universities (LERU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), Utrecht Network, Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), Universitas 21.

Lund University - Official 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 5 USD 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.

Bachelor - Lund University

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

Master - Lund University

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

Description of Lund University

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.