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Nominated exchange students can apply for so-called 'Special Area Study' (SAS) courses in a wide range of subjects across eight out of nine faculties at Lund University. These courses are a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about subjects outside your major. The course offerings include courses mostly focusing on one discipline as well as interdisciplinary courses tackling contemporary s
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
Do you want to know what it is like to be a student and a parent/parent-to-be at the same time? We offer support for those who want to combine studies with parenthood. Find out about course timetables, approved leave from studies and more. Lund University offers support and has rules to make it easier for parents to study. Find out what applies below.Study planningAs a student and a parent, you ma
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-rights-and-responsibilities/parenthood-and-studies - 2026-04-17
We conduct experimental and clinical diabetes research. Our aim is to develop new treatments and drugs that can prevent or cure diabetes, which affects more than half a billion people worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 600 million adults worldwide have diabetes. This number is expected to rise to more than 850 million by 2050. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and accounts fo
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/diabetes-research - 2026-04-17
With a first-place position in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, Lund University consolidates its standing as a global leader in sustainability. Number one in the world for sustainabilityLund University has been ranked number one globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. The ranking includes around 2,000 higher education institutions from about 100 countries. It measure
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values/sustainability - 2026-04-17
Terms of the assistant assignmentThe assignment as an assistant to a student deemed eligible for learning support stretches from the start date until the end of the semester. The nature of the assistant assignment depends on the student's need for support and is discussed in consultation with the accessibility officer and, if necessary, staff at the relevant department.During the semester, assista
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/form/assistant-assignment-agreement - 2026-04-17
Massive Open Online Courses Lund University offers MOOCs – online courses open to anyone with an interest, regardless of previous experience. Please note that you cannot include a MOOC as a part of a degree or receive university credits for it. You can find Lund University's MOOCs on the Coursera platform (coursera.org). They have flexible start dates, so you can start at any time.Find all of Lund
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/distance-learning/moocs - 2026-04-17
Lund University now offers a scholarship programme for high-achieving African students from renowned research-oriented universities in a number of different African countries. Shortcuts to page content:About the ARUA Scholarship ProgrammeHow to applyAfter you have submitted your scholarship application About the ARUA Scholarship Programme The ARUA Scholarship Programme aims to provide financial s
The Academic Support Centre arranges writing and study sessions for the University’s students each semester. You can read more about how a session works, planned dates and how to register below. Writing and study sessions explainedYou should bring any relevant, study-related material along to the writing and study session. You might, for instance, bring a written assignment or thesis draft that yo
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
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Applying for Master's or Bachelor's degree programmes or courses? Each year there are students who miss an important step or official application instruction, which disqualifies their application for consideration. Make sure your application is complete and correct so you can be evaluated and considered for selection. Top 10 application checklist for Bachelor's and Master's applicantsThis is a gen
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply/application-checklist - 2026-04-17
Welcome to the Academic Support Centre (ASC)! We can give you tips and advice about how to improve your study skills and your academic writing or reading. The Academic Support Centre can support Bachelor's and Master's level students when it comes to study skills and writing academic texts. You can come to us for help in finding efficient ways of working on assignments, essays and take-home exams.
Who can come to Lund University as an exchange student?To come to Lund University as an exchange student, your home university must have a formal agreement for exchange studies with Lund University. This can either be a specific faculty agreement (or even a specific department agreement) or it can be a university-wide agreement.Check with the International Office at your university (either the ce
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/study-opportunities-lund-university/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies - 2026-04-17
Lund University collaborates and cooperates with top universities all over the world through international networks, programmes and platforms. Below we present some of our larger, university-wide collaborations. Universitas 21 (U21)Universitas 21 is a global network consisting of 31 research-intensive, comprehensive and outstanding universities in 20 countries.The aim of the network is to provide
At Lund University, academic positions such as professor, associate senior lecturer and postdoc usually combine teaching and research. Learn about titles, qualifications and career paths. Overview of academic titles and qualifications Academic positions are formally referred to as teaching positions in the University's appointment rules. In practice, they usually combine both teaching and research
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-us/careers-lund-university/working-academic-roles - 2026-04-18
We conduct pioneering neuroscientific research. Through experimental, clinical and point-of-care research, our researchers are making discoveries that are being used to treat various brain disorders. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are examples of neurodegenerative disorders in which large groups of nerve cells in the brain are destroyed, leading to reduced motor and cognitive abilities. Current medic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/neuroscience - 2026-04-17
As a current student at Lund University, you have several opportunities to gain more international experience and intercultural competence, both on campus and abroad. If you are an international student at Lund University, you already know that international experience and intercultural competence are valuable. You have seen for yourself that international experience boosts your personal developme
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/international-opportunities - 2026-04-17
For Bachelor's and Master's programmes taught in English Have you found a programme or programmes you'd like to apply for? Or have you applied and are waiting for the admission results? Wherever you are in the process, you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions below. The FAQs below cover general aspects of the application and admission processes, with links to more detailed infor
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/faqs-application-and-admission - 2026-04-17
On this page, we have compiled the most commonly asked questions about the note-taking assignment. General questions about the assignmentWhat applies in general for those who have received an assignment as a note-taker. Does the note-taking assignment also apply to notes taken in connection with your own studies? No, note-taking support applies only to lectures and seminars. Note-taking support do
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