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Below is a list of the terms of office of all the vice-chancellors of Lund University since the introduction of multiple-year terms of office in 1877. Lund University's first vice-chancellor was appointed in connection with the University’s inauguration in the spring semester of 1668. The first vice-chancellor was Professor of Theology Olof Bagger. In the autumn semester of the same year vice-chan
Many international students find that the teaching style and learning environment are different from what they are used to. This page summarises what to expect. Learning experienceHere's what you can expect from the teaching and learning environment. An informal and collaborative environment Students experience an open, informal study environment with teachers and students usually on a first-name
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/your-academic-experience/teaching-style-and-learning-environment - 2026-10-11
Here you will find information about how the University handles your personal data in the form of images and videos, and who you can contact if you have any questions or complaints about being photographed or filmed in a professional capacity on behalf of the University. Images and videos produced on behalf of the University are made available to staff for use in materials describing our activitie
Get new perspectives or deepen your knowledge and earn more credits. X-courses are short, flexible and credit-earning, and you can take them in parallel with your programme. By studying x-courses, you can supplement your education with new perspectives and knowledge. The courses are specially designed to suit those who are already studying by being:shortflexibleoffered on campus, online or in a hy
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/x-courses - 2026-10-11
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 - 2026-10-11
Here you’ll find key information about the nomination and application procedures for university-wide exchange agreements for the academic year 2026/2027. This Fact Sheet includes information on: Nomination and Application ProceduresCourse and Study RequirementsStudent AccommodationPreparations to ComeAdditional InformationKey Facts and VisionFind all relevant information about exchange studies on
Information for admitted and nominated students As an international student in Sweden, you're entitled to use the Swedish healthcare system. Healthcare staff usually speak good English. Before you come to Sweden, there are a few things you should be aware of and consider. Read this page carefully. No vaccination requirementsThere are no vaccination requirements for entering Sweden or travelling wi
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/healthcare-when-studying-sweden - 2026-10-11
Lund University has formal agreements with the following education consultants that have been appointed to act as representatives of Lund University in the country of their office location. The below list of representatives is approved to provide counselling and admission application services with the purpose of recruiting students to Lund University.ChinaShanghai Nordic Consulting LTD (Studyadvis
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies/city-near-you/international-representatives - 2026-10-11
Are you admitted to a programme or course, or nominated for an exchange? If you're moving to Sweden to study, you're an incoming student. You'll be covered by either Student IN or FAS+, and will also have separate personal injury insurance during school hours. Shortcuts to page content:Student IN or FAS+ insurancePersonal injury insurance during school hoursInsurance summary Contact informationQu
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/insurance-incoming-students - 2026-10-11
Our researchers meet society's challenges in IT and communications. Together with the industry, they are building the information technology of the future through new innovations, methods and knowledge. The development of and demand for 6G technology, robots and self-driving cars is advancing rapidly. In these areas, technological breakthroughs are crucial if we are to meet the needs of the indust
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/information-technology - 2026-10-11
The cultural hub of student life in Lund The Academic Society ('Akademiska Föreningen' or AF) is a non-profit student organisation run by and for students, with the purpose of gathering and broadening the cultural aspects of student life at Lund University. AF provides the premises and the support functions that allow connected organisations, irrespective of their size, to go through with initiati
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/academic-society-af - 2026-10-11
Politics and student rights, social events, job fairs and projects The student unions handle politics and student rights and are very active in contributing to the way in which the University is run. Through the student unions, students are represented in decision- and policy-making boards that concern education at every level within Lund University. The unions also arrange social activities, welc
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/student-unions - 2026-10-11
Your student account is automatically closed after you have completed your studies at Lund University. The account gives you access to email, documents, and other digital services. Make sure to save any important information well in advance. How long you keep your student accountYou keep your student account for two semesters after your last registration in Ladok. Registration includes:First-time
If you want a new or changed name in Lund University's systems, the process depends on whether you have a Swedish personal identity number or not. Lund University's systems display the name registered in the national study administration system Ladok.When you update your name in Ladok, the change will automatically appear in Lund University's systems. Once your name is updated in Ladok, the change
When you are admitted to Lund University, a student account is created for you automatically. To start using it, you need to activate the account. This page explains how to do that – step by step. You can activate your account once your admission has been registered in Ladok, the university’s study administration system.You will receive an email with your account details and instructions once your
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 - 2026-10-12
The Lund University Programme for Global Excellence is the University’s largest international recruitment initiative to date, highlighting our commitment to world-leading research in strategically prioritised research areas. It comprises the Lund Global Visiting Professors' Programme and the Lund Global Research Fellows Programme. Global Visiting Professors' ProgrammeGlobal Research Fellows Progra
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lund-university-programme-global-excellence-2025 - 2026-10-12
Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science Current position: Professor of Plant Ecology (2000)Current university or institution: Department of Plant Sciences and Centre for Global Wood Security, University of CambridgeCountry: United Kingdom Why did you choose Lund University? I work on biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability issues, and already have collaborations with the F
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/david-edwards - 2026-10-12
Global Research Fellow at the IIIEE Previous position: Carbon Management SpecialistPrevious university or institution: Samsung Electronics Country: South KoreaHaein Cho's LinkedIn profile Why did you choose Lund University?IIIEE’s integrative and solution-oriented approach to sustainability, which recognizes it as a systemic, interdisciplinary challenge requiring collaboration across policy, indu
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/haein-cho - 2026-10-12
Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science Current position: ProfessorCurrent university or institution: Department of Mathematics, Virginia TechCountry: USA Why did you choose Lund University?I chose to apply for the visiting professorship because I was drawn by the excellent research reputation of Lund University. I have been visiting Sweden since 2019, and in particular Uppsala University an
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/yingda-cheng - 2026-10-12
