The Faculty of Social Sciences is one of nine faculties at Lund University. Management and support servicesThe Board is the faculty’s highest decision-making body with overall responsibility for operations in accordance with powers delegated by the University Board or vice-chancellor. The Board works in a forward-looking way in accordance with the long-term goals and visions of the faculty  To sup

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Outgoing exchange students You will be notified via email whether or not you have been nominated. Photo: Pixabay Selection processYour application is registered and processed. We check that the application is complete and that the eligibility requirements are met. All complete applications are ranked and the allocation of mobility places starts accordingly. All applicants are reviewed in the order

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Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences Exchange studies Incoming and outgoing exchange studies. Contact details Faculty management, Councils, Departments and Faculty office. Study An education from Lund University is internationally recognised. We are consistently ranked as one of the world's top 100 universities, placing us among the top 0.4% universities in the world. Programmes and courses B

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Incoming exchange students The Main University Building (Universitetshuset) was designed by Helgo Zettervall. The building was opened in 1882 and houses the grand University assembly hall, where professorial inaugurations and other ceremonies take place. Photo: Kennet Ruona HousingLU Accommodation administers a limited number of rooms at dormitories in Lund and Helsingborg. The housing application

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Incoming exchange students Welcome to Lund University and the Faculty of Social Sciences - we hope you enjoy your studies and your time in Sweden. The Lund University library is a public research library with collections that fill over 100 000 metres of shelves. Photo: Johan Persson Arrival and introductionYour arrival in Lund - lu.sePre-registration dayAfter you have arrived in Lund you will rece

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Incoming exchange students The Main University Building (Universitetshuset). Photo: Kennet Ruona Course schedulesIn our online schedule generator TimeEdit you can generate your course schedules by searching for and selecting the courses to which you are admitted.  You can use TimeEdit to check for potential schedule clashes in your study plan. A few clashes are usually unavoidable and should not p

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Incoming exchange students The University fountain in front of the main university building is at times a popular bathing spot for students. Photo: Kennet Ruona In the end of your exchangeBefore your exchange period in Lund comes to an end, you are welcome to drop by our offices during office hours or make an appointment with us. We will then be able to get some feedback about your stay with us as

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Outgoing exchange students Exchange Studies during the academic year 2026-2027If you are looking for exchange studies opportunities during the 2026 autumn semester or the 2027 spring semester, please apply during our regular application periods:1 November – 15 November 20251 February – 15 February 2026All application rounds close at midnight.Make sure you send in your application through the datab

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Faculty of Social Sciences The Faculty's Annual Graduation Ceremony for master's students takes place in June each year. It's an event full of excitement, relief, and happiness as students join together in taking their last official steps at Lund University. Graduating students in the 2024 master's ceremony. Photo by Kennet Ruona. When and whereThe 2025 Graduation Ceremony for master's program stu

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Outgoing exchange students As an outgoing exchange student, you are still a student at Lund University. Your studies should be possible to transfer to your degree from Lund University. General rules and guidelines for the transfer of creditsWe expect you to apply for full time studies while abroad.Courses may not overlap courses you have already taken or courses you are going to study. You cannot

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Outgoing exchange students You should be able to follow lessons and take exams in the relevant language. Photo: Pixabay Language requirementsYou need good language skills. If you are studying in the national language, language skills and the ability to pursue academic studies in the relevant language are important selection criteria.The university information sheet sometimes lists two languages fo

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Outgoing exchange students As an exchange student, you do not pay a tuition fee. At some universities, there may be a registration fee, deposit or similar. You are responsible for these fees. Information on funding. Photo: Pixabay Costs for a semester abroadGoing on a semester abroad can vary in cost depending on the destination. Some locations may entail extra expenses, while others do not. To ge

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Outgoing exchange students Congratulations! You are nominated for exchange studies! You will be able to talk to peer students going to the same university, country or region as you. Photo: Johan Persson What's next?Your coordinator is either located at the Faculty of Social Sciences or at the External Relations Section. Your coordinator will contact you in February/March for exchange studies in th

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Outgoing exchange students There is a lot to think about and prepare for prior to going on your exchange term. You are responsible for arranging most of the preparations – make sure you are informed about insurance, Visa/permit, vaccinations, financial aid, housing, etc. Prepare for the studies abroad. Photo: Pixabay Bring the following important documentsPlease prepare yourself for the studies ab

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Outgoing exchange students Register as an exchange studentOnce you have arrived at your host university, it is your responsibility to register as an exchange student in Ladok/Student Portal.Manual on how to register yourself as an exchange student (pdf, 334 kB, new window)In case of emergencyThe host university should be equipped to help you with most things – follow their instructions. In case of

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Outgoing exchange students Once you have returned to Sweden from your studies abroad, the matters of grading, credit transfers and travel report await you. Welcome back to Lund University. Photo: Kennet Ruona Transcript of Records from the host university and credit transferSome universities send transcripts directly to us at the International Office, others send them to the students. Please revie

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Faculty of Social Sciences Agnes Andersson Dean Email: agnes [dot] andersson [at] keg [dot] lu [dot] se Telephone: +46 46 222 84 23 Mobile: +46 70 562 24 37 Head of Faculty. Björn Badersten Deputy Dean Email: bjorn [dot] badersten [at] svet [dot] lu [dot] se Telephone: +46 46 222 01 59 First and second cycle education. Åsa Lundqvist Vice dean Email: asa [dot] lundqvist [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se T

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Child Rights Institute at Lund University A network-based organisation focusing on child rights. Contacts News Current and previous CRILU news. Publications In selection. Global Child Rights Visit globalcrconline.org for global network oppertunities.

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The Child Rights Institute has an overarching aim, with a point of departure in child rights, to create and exchange research-based knowledge within the field and further multidisciplinary science. Furthermore, the network works towards illuminating and supporting children's rights – through research, education, and cooperation with practitioners and the surrounding community – in national and int

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Child Rights Institute The Child Rights Institute is coordinated by researchers at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Child Rights Institute is a network of researchers belonging to different disciplines and departments at Lund University, and practitioners and partners from a number of organisations. At the time being, the institute is not a research funded department within Lund University, but is

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