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On this page, you will find a selection of the University's public activities. These include music, museums, discovery centres and botanical gardens. Botanical GardenThe Botanical Garden cultivates thousands of plant species on eight hectares of land in central Lund. The Garden operates a wide variety of activities in the areas of botany, horticulture, plant preservation and environmental awarenes

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Lund University in numbers Explore Lund University in numbers, with key figures on our education, research, staff and finances. Shortcuts to page content:EducationResearchStaffFinancesLund University has:9 faculties plus several interdisciplinary research institutes, centres and facilities4 campuses in southern Sweden – in the cities of Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö, and in Ljungbyhed (Lund Universi

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An overview of the University structure Click on the image to enlarge (new tab).Find a text version of the information in the image below: Overview of Lund University's organisational structure (text version) The Electoral College, Vice-Chancellor/University Management, Internal Audit, and the University's Holding Companies and Foundations report directly to the University Board:Electoral College

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An education from Lund University is internationally recognised. We are ranked as a world top 100 university. DegreesThe higher education system in Sweden is divided into three cycles. You will find the degree types listed below and the credits they are worth.First cycle degrees (Undergraduate degrees):Higher Education Diploma: 120 ECTS creditsBachelor's Degree: 180 ECTS creditsProfessional Degree

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The management of Lund University consists of:The Vice-ChancellorThe Deputy Vice-ChancellorThe Pro Vice-ChancellorsThe University DirectorThe Vice-ChancellorThe vice-chancellor is appointed by the Swedish Government for a maximum of six years after a proposal from the University Board and is the University's highest executive and principal representative. The vice-chancellor's responsibilities inc

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The University Board is the highest decision-making body of the University. Its role is to "supervise all matters concerning the higher education institution" and it is "responsible for the performance of its duties", according to the Higher Education Act, Chapter 2, Section 2. The University Board consists ofthe Vice-Chancelloreight community representatives appointed by the Swedish Government, o

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Start your academic career with us and make a difference World-class research, outstanding research staff and specialised research environments at Lund University create excellent conditions for doctoral students. As a doctoral student at Lund University, you will be well prepared for a successful career as an independent researcher. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to publish yo

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Lund University offers different options for students interested in studying the Swedish language. Study Abroad Swedish Course PackageThe Study Abroad Swedish Course Package is designed for those who are interested in developing a profound knowledge of the Swedish language and who are seeking a unique Scandinavian 'study abroad' experience. We offer a full-time, two-semester package (Levels 1–8).T

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The links below open in a new tab:Webmail for employeesWebmail for studentsWeb calendar for students

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The official academic year at Lund University is divided into two semesters (autumn and spring), each lasting 20 weeks. Semester dates at Lund UniversityThe academic year 2025/2026Autumn semester 2025: Monday 1 September 2025 – Sunday 18 January 2026Spring semester 2026:  Monday 19 January 2026 – Sunday 7 June 2026​The exact duration of the semesters may vary slightly from faculty to faculty and a

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Studied in Lund? Welcome to our Alumni Network! The Alumni Network is a free professional and social network for all those who have studied or worked at Lund University. It is a great resource for you in your career and it helps you to stay in touch with Lund University, while also making new contacts. Currently, about 50,000 members around the world are a part of our Alumni Network. We encourage

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All students should check the country-specific requirements before making an application Check country-specific requirements before you applyThere are specific requirements for students from most countries wanting to study at a university in Sweden. It is very important that you check these before applying to a programme or course at a Swedish university. Some of the requirements relate to academi

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The University's contact informationThe University switchboard is normally open from 08:00 to 16:30 on weekdays. However, there are some exceptions.Telephone (switchboard)+46 (0)46 222 00 00 Postal addressLund UniversityBox 117, SE-221 00Lund, SwedenVisit Lund University – how to get hereStudying at Lund UniversityInternational Master's or Bachelor's degree studiesIf you have any questions about i

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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

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The LU Card is your personal access card at Lund University. You use it to enter university buildings, borrow library books, and print documents. It may also be used for attendance registration, depending on your course. What you can use the LU Card forAs an ID card within the universityTo access buildings and rooms needed for your studiesAs a library card at Lund University librariesAs a printing

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Reading listsUniversity programmes and courses often have long reading lists. These lists contain information about the books you need to buy and are available to you at the start of the programme or course. Books can be quite expensive, and can add up to several thousand Swedish kronor per semester. You can save a lot of money by buying second-hand books or borrowing them from the library.Do not

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What's the difference between a department and a faculty? What is Ladok? On this page, you will find descriptions of a selection of terms that you may encounter during your studies at Lund University (Swedish terms in brackets). Below, you can find common words and phrases related to: Studies Student life Roles Studies Academic quarter (akademisk kvart) The academic quarter is a concept of time us

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As a student at Lund University, you will receive a personal student account with a username and password. This account gives you access to essential digital services, including the student email, the learning platform Canvas, Wi-Fi on campus, the University Library’s online services and licensed software. How to activate your student accountYou must activate your student account yourself. You wil

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For help with everyday questions and issues as a student Welcome all international students!All incoming international students are welcome to contact the International Desk for help with practical matters. Anything from where to buy a bike, how to find your department or how to get involved in student life is welcome.The International Desk can also provide you with a manually signed transcript of

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Studying abroad can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but it can also be a complex one. We offer a wide range of services, resources and tools to help you with your studies and everyday student life at Lund University. Quick links to key systemsAll of the systems below require you to log in with your student account.Canvas – learning platformBlackboard – learning platform (law students)Lad

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